These machines look sharp and run quietly for the first few years, then the wheels come off: drain pumps die around year five or six (stranding you mid-cycle with an OE code), rack joints rust out and shed prongs by year three, and replacement parts are either unavailable or absurdly expensive. Warranty service stretches into weeks-long sagas with multiple technician visits that rarely fix the problem the first time. Unless you plan to replace the unit every four years, skip this and buy a Bosch 500 or KitchenAid that will actually last through a mortgage.
Whirlpool dishwashers clean competently and load flexibly, but the circulation pump fails with clockwork reliability at 2-4 years, turning a mid-range appliance into a $200-600 repair bill the moment the warranty expires. Upper rack wheels snap off, soap dispensers stick shut, and control boards die often enough that techs recognize the pattern. Parts are easy to source if you're handy with a wrench, but at this price point Bosch delivers a decade of service without major surgery. Skip unless you're comfortable swapping pumps yourself or have a cheap extended warranty that covers the inevitable.