Would you buy a floor model dishwasher from Best Buy?

[KBecks]

I know that real bad@SS is doing your own dishes, but let's just go with it.

Would you buy a floor model dishwasher?  Thanks.

[Another Reader]

The Labor Day appliance "sale" is on through next Wednesday.  Lowes, Home Depot and Best Buy will have the same prices on most items for the sale, as these "sales" are a cooperative effort with the manufacturers. I would look online and buy the least expensive product that actually does the job.  Most dishwashers today do a poor job because of water use requirements and the lack of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.  I would read the reviews carefully. 

With Best Buy, is this the floor model or is it a returned item? If it is really a floor model, is the item being discontinued?  If so, why?

[Bird In Hand]

I know that real bad@SS is doing your own dishes, but let's just go with it.

I've done my fair share of washing by hand as well as using a dishwasher.  YMMV, but with my family of 5 and mostly home-cooked meals, I've come to learn that a dishwasher saves a lot of time.  Our kitchen also looks a lot more tidy when we're using the dishwasher; otherwise the sink and/or counter are endlessly filled with dishes (both dirty and drying).

In our case, hand-washing feels more like Dumbassery than Badassity.

Would you buy a floor model dishwasher?  Thanks.

Yes, assuming the model checks out (good reviews), it wasn't a return, it didn't have any obvious wear/damage to the touchpad, it had a full warranty, and the price was great.

[KBecks]

@Another Reader -- it's a model year changeover or something like that.  I shopped at our nearest one last night and they have two units at other (nearish) stores that are the brand and models that I'm interested in.  I will call for pricing and then possibly visit to inspect if we go that route.

[Dave1442397]

@Another Reader -- it's a model year changeover or something like that.  I shopped at our nearest one last night and they have two units at other (nearish) stores that are the brand and models that I'm interested in.  I will call for pricing and then possibly visit to inspect if we go that route.

If you have any smaller retailers in your aree, check with them too. I bought our dishwasher for around $400, which was almost $200 cheaper than at the big box stores.

[Cranky]

Does it have a warranty? Then... sure.

Actually, most dishwashers today do a fabulous job, and use less water than hand washing.

[MyAlterEgoIsTaller]

Yes, I'd have no problem with buying a floor model.  But, last November as I was about to buy a floor model washing machine marked down 50% because of a moderate dent in the side (wouldn't have mattered because my washer goes in a closet) at Lowes, the same one (unblemished) went on sale on JC Penney's website for 40% off, plus there was a $50 rebate, plus JC Penney had 11% back on Ebates for Veteran's Day - so all of that made it slightly less expensive from JC Penney.  Though if I'd gotten the floor model I could have brought it home immediately, during the still-cooperative early November weather, whereas the delivery of the one I ordered online was delayed once due to a late-November blizzard, and the following week the delivery guys got their truck stuck across the icy road, greatly angering my neighbors. So in hindsight: for overall convenience and neighborhood harmony the floor model would have been the way to go.
I don't have a dishwasher.

[BudgetSlasher]

I know that real bad@SS is doing your own dishes, but let's just go with it.

I've done my fair share of washing by hand as well as using a dishwasher.  YMMV, but with my family of 5 and mostly home-cooked meals, I've come to learn that a dishwasher saves a lot of time.  Our kitchen also looks a lot more tidy when we're using the dishwasher; otherwise the sink and/or counter are endlessly filled with dishes (both dirty and drying).

In our case, hand-washing feels more like Dumbassery than Badassity.

I agree; in our case we use more water when hand washing and by extension more hot water (and more $).

Would you buy a floor model dishwasher?  Thanks.

Yes, assuming the model checks out (good reviews), it wasn't a return, it didn't have any obvious wear/damage to the touchpad, it had a full warranty, and the price was great.

We bought our refrigerator as a floor model at lowes (at a very good discount). It had full warranty from the date of sale to us. Given the chance I would do it again.

[roomtempmayo]

My experience with a clothes washer and dryer delivery and install from the Richfield store last fall was less than stellar.  It took them three tries to bring the right model, undamaged, and do a half@assed job hooking them up.

This doesn't go to the question of a floor model, but I'd at least give Warner Stallion a look.

[KBecks]

Thanks everyone.  I looked at the floor model @ Best Buy and it did not look right (bent gasket exposing the insulation on the side).  We ended up purchasing from a local appliance store and my new dishwasher is up and running!

[Just Joe]

Congrats on the new dishwasher.

For anyone considering buying a floor model: we've done this about five times. Never a problem.

When we need an appliance we start looking at the floor models and mark downs first. Also, ask if the floor model can be purchased at a discount even if it is not indicated to be available for purchase. We bought a range that was being discontinued b/c that brand had a new model due at the store in a matter of a week. Nothing wrong with the old model, just the new model had some minor styling changes. Mostly knobs and keypads changes.

As others have said - check the price to see if it is really a deal. The Lowe's folks also have the ability to mark things down even further so you might ask especially if you can show the same item is on sale new at a similar price.

[nancy33]

I’m over 50 years old and never bought a new dishwasher until four years ago now that we have enough money to retire whenever we want to. We bought one new just for the heck of it.  Our previous appliances  were from Craigslist except we did buy a new stove once. Used dishwashers are cheap and easy to find around here. People update appliances for looks all the time   The new one is no better at washing dishes than any of the used ones were. It was a waste of money

[Morning Glory]

I’m over 50 years old and never bought a new dishwasher until four years ago now that we have enough money to retire whenever we want to. We bought one new just for the heck of it.  Our previous appliances  were from Craigslist except we did buy a new stove once. Used dishwashers are cheap and easy to find around here. People update appliances for looks all the time   The new one is no better at washing dishes than any of the used ones were. It was a waste of money

Yup. Something to do with the new water- efficiency standards. I had a new Bosch about seven years ago and was a total piece of shit (it actually was a floor model from Best Buy, and the buying experience was fine, it wasn't their fault). It was super quiet and efficient but it didn't get the dishes clean. If I didn't want them to get even dirtier I had to take the thing in the bottom apart and clean it. I was relieved when I moved house and the new one had a 20 year old Kenmore. That thing might be loud but it still works, and it gets the dishes clean.

[ice_beard]

As a nurse, I can't help but thinking of all the grubby hands that have touched this machine that is supposed to clean my dishes. 
I'm actually not an extreme germaphobe, but think of all the people who did not wash their hands after doing who knows what and mindlessly touched that unit.  MRSA, c.diff anyone??  No thanks.  I want that appliance coming out of the factory packaging when it gets to my house.