OT: Do People Really Expect Dishwashers?

[xtina]

TY walter, I was thinking that I was crazy! I am a prudent, efficient, handwasher who enjoys the feeling of warm water running through my fingers and the satisfaction of getting every bit of food off of my plate.

As for silverware.. I can see where it’ll be more difficult for forks. But I barely eat with a fork. Chopsticks and spoons all the way!

Regardless, majority will win.

[briansd1]

[quote=walterwhite] I believe a prudent handwasher can use less water.[/quote]

The key is prudent. How many people do you know who let the water run when brushing their teeth? The same concept applies to hand dishwashing.

I select #1 because technology saves labor, water and energy.

[briansd1]

[quote=walterwhite] I believe a prudent handwasher can use less water.[/quote]

The key is prudent. How many people do you know who let the water run when brushing their teeth? The same concept applies to hand dishwashing.

I select #1 because technology saves labor, water and energy.

[briansd1]

[quote=walterwhite] I believe a prudent handwasher can use less water.[/quote]

The key is prudent. How many people do you know who let the water run when brushing their teeth? The same concept applies to hand dishwashing.

I select #1 because technology saves labor, water and energy.

[briansd1]

[quote=walterwhite] I believe a prudent handwasher can use less water.[/quote]

The key is prudent. How many people do you know who let the water run when brushing their teeth? The same concept applies to hand dishwashing.

I select #1 because technology saves labor, water and energy.

[briansd1]

[quote=walterwhite] I believe a prudent handwasher can use less water.[/quote]

The key is prudent. How many people do you know who let the water run when brushing their teeth? The same concept applies to hand dishwashing.

I select #1 because technology saves labor, water and energy.

[UCGal]

[quote=profhoff]Dishwasher is a MUST. This is a no-brainer. If you are short on space, get the Paykel drawers. They look smaller and are very high-end.[/quote]

I agree – get a fisher and paykel drawer unit. You can save 1/2 the space that way.

It would definitely go in the “cons” side of pros/cons if I was looking at a house without a dishwasher.

That said – I do a fair amount of hand dishwashing… mostly the larger pots/pans that take up too much room in the dishwasher – or my good cast iron and le creuset cookware.

[UCGal]

[quote=profhoff]Dishwasher is a MUST. This is a no-brainer. If you are short on space, get the Paykel drawers. They look smaller and are very high-end.[/quote]

I agree – get a fisher and paykel drawer unit. You can save 1/2 the space that way.

It would definitely go in the “cons” side of pros/cons if I was looking at a house without a dishwasher.

That said – I do a fair amount of hand dishwashing… mostly the larger pots/pans that take up too much room in the dishwasher – or my good cast iron and le creuset cookware.

[UCGal]

[quote=profhoff]Dishwasher is a MUST. This is a no-brainer. If you are short on space, get the Paykel drawers. They look smaller and are very high-end.[/quote]

I agree – get a fisher and paykel drawer unit. You can save 1/2 the space that way.

It would definitely go in the “cons” side of pros/cons if I was looking at a house without a dishwasher.

That said – I do a fair amount of hand dishwashing… mostly the larger pots/pans that take up too much room in the dishwasher – or my good cast iron and le creuset cookware.

[UCGal]

[quote=profhoff]Dishwasher is a MUST. This is a no-brainer. If you are short on space, get the Paykel drawers. They look smaller and are very high-end.[/quote]

I agree – get a fisher and paykel drawer unit. You can save 1/2 the space that way.

It would definitely go in the “cons” side of pros/cons if I was looking at a house without a dishwasher.

That said – I do a fair amount of hand dishwashing… mostly the larger pots/pans that take up too much room in the dishwasher – or my good cast iron and le creuset cookware.

[UCGal]

[quote=profhoff]Dishwasher is a MUST. This is a no-brainer. If you are short on space, get the Paykel drawers. They look smaller and are very high-end.[/quote]

I agree – get a fisher and paykel drawer unit. You can save 1/2 the space that way.

It would definitely go in the “cons” side of pros/cons if I was looking at a house without a dishwasher.

That said – I do a fair amount of hand dishwashing… mostly the larger pots/pans that take up too much room in the dishwasher – or my good cast iron and le creuset cookware.

[CBad]

How long are you planning on staying in the condo? If it’s several years and you’re truly not going to use the dishwasher EVER, I’d just install the hook-ups (aren’t they already there?). When/if you put it on the market, buy a decent dishwasher.

If you are going to use the dishwasher sometimes (even people I know who don’t use theirs typically use it sometimes like after a party) then just put in a decent dishwasher and use it for storage most of the time. My grandmother used to use hers as a pantry. Also, I’ve thought it would be smart if you hand wash your dishes to use the dishwasher as a drying rack….very tidy and out of the way!

[CBad]

How long are you planning on staying in the condo? If it’s several years and you’re truly not going to use the dishwasher EVER, I’d just install the hook-ups (aren’t they already there?). When/if you put it on the market, buy a decent dishwasher.

If you are going to use the dishwasher sometimes (even people I know who don’t use theirs typically use it sometimes like after a party) then just put in a decent dishwasher and use it for storage most of the time. My grandmother used to use hers as a pantry. Also, I’ve thought it would be smart if you hand wash your dishes to use the dishwasher as a drying rack….very tidy and out of the way!

[CBad]

How long are you planning on staying in the condo? If it’s several years and you’re truly not going to use the dishwasher EVER, I’d just install the hook-ups (aren’t they already there?). When/if you put it on the market, buy a decent dishwasher.

If you are going to use the dishwasher sometimes (even people I know who don’t use theirs typically use it sometimes like after a party) then just put in a decent dishwasher and use it for storage most of the time. My grandmother used to use hers as a pantry. Also, I’ve thought it would be smart if you hand wash your dishes to use the dishwasher as a drying rack….very tidy and out of the way!

[CBad]

How long are you planning on staying in the condo? If it’s several years and you’re truly not going to use the dishwasher EVER, I’d just install the hook-ups (aren’t they already there?). When/if you put it on the market, buy a decent dishwasher.

If you are going to use the dishwasher sometimes (even people I know who don’t use theirs typically use it sometimes like after a party) then just put in a decent dishwasher and use it for storage most of the time. My grandmother used to use hers as a pantry. Also, I’ve thought it would be smart if you hand wash your dishes to use the dishwasher as a drying rack….very tidy and out of the way!

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