How bad is the $300 trade depot dishwasher?

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#320398 9-Aug-2025 12:35

My dispenser in my 30+ year old dishwasher is crumbling away because its old plastic so I need to replace it before it totally breaks.

This has come up at trade depot for $299

https://tradedepot.co.nz/12-place-astro-dishwasher-60cm-white/

How crap is it? Only expect a few years from it, but has anyone got one and know if it will actually clean dishes or is it like a dishdrawer where you basically have to clean it yourself before you put it in and the machine only rinses off sauces?

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#3401238 9-Aug-2025 13:33

don't know about that dishwasher in particular, but I have a $400 comfee dishwasher from trade depot (had for approx 2 years) and it is better than some more expensive name brands. It's a little noisier than more expensive models but my kitchen and living areas are separate so it doesn't matter.
I imagine this dishwasher will be similar noise wise so you probably wouldn't want it if your living and kitchen areas are combined

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#3401241 9-Aug-2025 13:59

If you're just looking for a few years use soap/rinse aid dispensers haven’t changed much in 30 years and are about $75 in NZ. I'd be surprised if you couldn't get one that fits your machine.

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#3401243 9-Aug-2025 14:26

significantly rusty fasteners and other bits looking brittle mean that it's probably going to have something else break with any disassemble attempts.

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#3401290 9-Aug-2025 15:01

Considering my parents nearly 3000 premium brand dishwasher baskets started rusting after about 4 years of usage if you can get a at least 2 years use out of a 300 one you are probably doing good. Plus there is the warranty and cga

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#3401294 9-Aug-2025 15:11

Slightly off topic; but we've been happily using our F&P Twin Drawers for 10+ years now with no major complaints. So they're not all bad.

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#3401324 9-Aug-2025 18:46

jamesrt:

Slightly off topic; but we've been happily using our F&P Twin Drawers for 10+ years now with no major complaints. So they're not all bad.

We are on our 3rd one over 20 years, we leave the old one when we have sold & shifted house and buy a new one for the new house.

Been really happy with them

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#3401349 9-Aug-2025 21:55

richms:

My dispenser in my 30+ year old dishwasher is crumbling away because its old plastic so I need to replace it before it totally breaks.

This has come up at trade depot for $299

https://tradedepot.co.nz/12-place-astro-dishwasher-60cm-white/

How crap is it? Only expect a few years from it, but has anyone got one and know if it will actually clean dishes or is it like a dishdrawer where you basically have to clean it yourself before you put it in and the machine only rinses off sauces?

You’re packing it wrong or using bad detergent. I rinse food off dishes and have no problems with dishdrawer cleaning performance.

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#3401359 9-Aug-2025 23:12

richms:

My dispenser in my 30+ year old dishwasher is crumbling away because its old plastic so I need to replace it before it totally breaks.

This has come up at trade depot for $299

https://tradedepot.co.nz/12-place-astro-dishwasher-60cm-white/

How crap is it? Only expect a few years from it, but has anyone got one and know if it will actually clean dishes or is it like a dishdrawer where you basically have to clean it yourself before you put it in and the machine only rinses off sauces?

Just realised the one in your link is also a Comfee brand - so midea / vogue.
Also , if your current dishwasher is 30 years old then this one should be no nosier.

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#3401448 10-Aug-2025 12:23

Well you could say that if you opt for the 3 year+ extra warranty, it is covered for a 'non arguable' 5 years for $388.

That $388 is $77.60 per year or $1.49 per week (if my maths can be trusted).

If it breaks its totally up to Tradedepot to make it good.

Yes yes - CGA and all that - but lets just ignore that for the sake of ease.

At the standard purchase price ($299) and no extra warranty, its $2.88 per week (based on it being scrap after 2 years).

Dont know what your budget is - but the first option is pretty good.

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#3401474 10-Aug-2025 14:32

Extended warranties tend to cover it breaking once only. Three years would be within the bounds of expected for consumer guarantees even at that price I'd expect, and it has a two year warranty included.

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#3401522 10-Aug-2025 15:05

Regarding the warranty if you buy from them consider its likely to be Disputes Tribunal or chuck it out (which is probably ok if you get some use from a $300 dishwasher) - after dealing with Trade Depot for a repair, I honestly can't put into words how terrible the experience was - would rather deal with a used car sales yard for a return than go through that again.

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#3402010 12-Aug-2025 10:51

timmmay:

Extended warranties tend to cover it breaking once only. Three years would be within the bounds of expected for consumer guarantees even at that price I'd expect, and it has a two year warranty included.

I had an extended warranty (4 years I think) on a Samsung dishwasher that broke after 3.5 years. Samsung themselves gave me a full cash refund for the purchase price when they could not source parts in a timely manor. They even picked up the broken one.