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Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher: is it worth it long term?

The dishwasher people recommend without being asked. Quiet enough to run during dinner, and owner threads are full of units still going after a decade.

Regret score20/100Very low regret
Would buy again86%of owners
Long-term satisfaction8.5/10after a year or more
VerdictBUYMedium confidence

This entry is written from the 3 sources listed at the bottom of the page. The numbers are our editorial estimates drawn from that material, not measurements, and no statistical sample sits behind them.

Is the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher worth it long term?

On the evidence gathered here, yes. 86% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 8.5 out of 10 two years in. Longevity threads repeatedly report a decade or more.

What goes wrong with the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher after six months?

Nothing changes except that you have stopped noticing it, which is the highest compliment a dishwasher can earn.

What are the common long-term problems with the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher?

Plastic items need hand-drying, every load, forever. Control board failures are the most expensive fault when they occur. Long cycles do not suit households needing a fast turnaround.

Does the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher hold up?

Longevity threads repeatedly report a decade or more. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 8.5 out of 10 in the first week and 8.5 two years later.

Who should buy the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher?

Worth it for: Open-plan kitchens where noise matters; People who run the dishwasher overnight; Anyone buying once for a decade. Think twice if: You need dishes bone dry immediately; You wash a lot of plastic containers; You want a fast cycle above all.

How owners feel about the Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher over time

Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.

Estimated satisfaction by stage of ownership
At purchase7.7 / 10
First week8.5 / 10
One month8.5 / 10
Six months8.5 / 10
One year8.5 / 10
Two years or more8.5 / 10

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  1. How long did your Bosch dishwasher last? Bogleheads

    Owner thread collecting real lifespans across many machines.

  2. Bosch appliances reviews ConsumerAffairs

    Owner reviews including faults and service experiences.

  3. The Bosch 800 Series dishwasher has thousands of 5-star reviews Tom's Guide

    Summary of the machine's reception and standout features.