Spouse and I have been lucky enough to own one of Maytag's coveted "fireball" models as described on their recall website: Maytag® and Jenn-Air® brand dishwashers.
It just celebrated its 7th birthday of rinse-aid-free use so we could probably continue to use it indefinitely, but inevitably some uninformed user would light its fire (so to speak) and it's probably smart to get it taken care of despite the hassle factor. Here are our options:
- Repair: 'If you choose the Free-In Home Repair option, a service call will be required to return your dishwasher to safe operating condition. Once service is scheduled, you will receive a service kit in the mail which will contain replacement wiring and an interior door. Do not open the kit or try to install the parts.'
(This option has the added attraction of requiring the coordination of both a service call AND a delivery!)
or
- $75 back on a new dishwasher: 'If you choose this option you will receive a voucher which may be redeemed for $75.00 cash back following the purchase of a new Maytag brand, Jenn-Air brand, Whirlpool brand or KitchenAid brand dishwasher. The voucher will arrive within 7 business days. To receive your reimbursement, you must return the completed voucher, the model and serial number of your new dishwasher, your sales receipt, and the original signed 'Proof of Destruction Affirmation.'
Given the dishwasher's age we're leaning toward the "new" option. We have zero brand loyalty and we're mainly interested in (1) quiet and (2) Energy Star certification. Our hot water is free (solar water heater) so we don't care whether or not the dishwasher has its own water heater-- ours is regularly 130 degrees or hotter.
Of course Dave Barry would also have a lot of fun with the "Proof of Destruction Affirmation", but it sounds like Maytag will eventually make that happen whether or not we continue to use its equipment.
Spouse has informed me that we want a black door.
Anyone have a favorite Maytag, Jenn-Air, Whirlpool, or KitchenAid model? Anything about any of these brands that's particularly annoyed you in the last couple years?
It just celebrated its 7th birthday of rinse-aid-free use so we could probably continue to use it indefinitely, but inevitably some uninformed user would light its fire (so to speak) and it's probably smart to get it taken care of despite the hassle factor. Here are our options:
- Repair: 'If you choose the Free-In Home Repair option, a service call will be required to return your dishwasher to safe operating condition. Once service is scheduled, you will receive a service kit in the mail which will contain replacement wiring and an interior door. Do not open the kit or try to install the parts.'
(This option has the added attraction of requiring the coordination of both a service call AND a delivery!)
or
- $75 back on a new dishwasher: 'If you choose this option you will receive a voucher which may be redeemed for $75.00 cash back following the purchase of a new Maytag brand, Jenn-Air brand, Whirlpool brand or KitchenAid brand dishwasher. The voucher will arrive within 7 business days. To receive your reimbursement, you must return the completed voucher, the model and serial number of your new dishwasher, your sales receipt, and the original signed 'Proof of Destruction Affirmation.'
Given the dishwasher's age we're leaning toward the "new" option. We have zero brand loyalty and we're mainly interested in (1) quiet and (2) Energy Star certification. Our hot water is free (solar water heater) so we don't care whether or not the dishwasher has its own water heater-- ours is regularly 130 degrees or hotter.
Of course Dave Barry would also have a lot of fun with the "Proof of Destruction Affirmation", but it sounds like Maytag will eventually make that happen whether or not we continue to use its equipment.
Spouse has informed me that we want a black door.
Anyone have a favorite Maytag, Jenn-Air, Whirlpool, or KitchenAid model? Anything about any of these brands that's particularly annoyed you in the last couple years?
