Bosch
Bosch sells dishwashers, refrigerators, cooktops, wall ovens, ranges, microwaves, ventilation, and washers and dryers in the US, and its US site credits BSH Home Appliances Corporation. Bosch groups its dishwashers into named series, covered below.
What Bosch makes
Bosch builds a full kitchen line organized into series from the 100 up through the 800 and Benchmark tiers. The consistent thread is quiet, efficient operation and a restrained design meant to fit into a range of kitchens rather than dominate them.
Bosch kitchens
What the dishwashers do differently
The point Bosch is known for is quiet operation, and it comes from the engineering rather than a single part. Bosch cites 42 decibels on its 800 Series page. CrystalDry, which Bosch says turns moisture into heat for dishes up to 60% drier than PureDry on a mixed load, plastics included, is named on the 800 Series page.
A finished room is the fairer test of a quiet rating, and there is a Bosch dishwasher on display at Design Gallery in Roseville, the kitchen and bath showroom that shares the building with us.
Bosch appliance lines
Bosch groups its US catalog into dishwashers, refrigerators, cooking and baking, and washers and dryers, with espresso machines, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen machines alongside.
- Dishwashers. Five series, covered below. Home Connect, Bosch's app, lets you monitor and control a dishwasher from a phone, with cycle status notifications and Smart Cycle guidance.
- Refrigerators. French door, single door, and bottom-freezer styles in counter and standard depth, across the Benchmark, 800, 500, and 100 Series. Bosch states that all models are Energy Star Qualified.
- Cooking and baking. Wall ovens, induction and electric cooktops, gas cooktops, ranges, microwaves, ventilation, and warming drawers.
- Laundry. Washers and dryers. See our washers and dryers overview.
Bosch dishwasher series
Bosch names its dishwasher series Benchmark, 800, 500, 300, and 100. Bosch's buying guide says PureDry is the base drying system on all models and that AutoAir, which opens the door at the end of the cycle, is on the 500 Series. Dishwashers come in 18-inch and 24-inch widths. Third racks come as a standard rack for flatware and utensils or a flexible rack that holds deeper items.
What to weigh with Bosch
- Series and features. Match the series to the features you will use: the drying method, the third rack style, the control placement, and whether you want Home Connect. Feature sets differ by series and by model, so read the model's spec sheet. To compare makers, see Miele vs Bosch dishwashers.
- Service and warranty. Get coverage length and what it includes from the model's documentation.
For Bosch and other brands, see our appliance store for Sacramento-area buyers.
Also on our line card
On the DreamHome line card
We carry Bosch; the dishwashers, cooktops, and wall ovens are available to order.
Bosch questions
What Bosch dishwasher series are there?
Bosch names five: Benchmark, 800, 500, 300, and 100. Compare the exact model's spec sheet, because features vary by model within a series.
How quiet is a Bosch dishwasher?
Bosch cites 42 decibels on its 800 Series page and lists a 300 Series model at 50 dBA on its product page. Its buying guide describes about 40 decibels as very quiet. Compare dBA figures from the same kind of spec sheet.
What should I weigh before choosing a Bosch dishwasher?
That depends on what you need. Weigh the series and features, the noise rating on the spec sheet, the fit against your cutout, and the warranty and service terms.
Ask the Roseville team which Bosch dishwasher fits your kitchen.