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People have been asking me to review the Bosch WFVC6450U washer as it is garnering a lot of attention in our showroom. I can tell you this much – not only is the Bosch WFVC6450UC priced under $1000 (great deal for a quality front load washer), but the current rebates on it are borderline absurd. Right off you get $300 back in your wallet.
Then, if you purchase one between 2/10 and 2/15, there is another $100, so you are in for a grand total of $400 back, just on a
washer. No one else is offering anything like this for a single laundry appliance.

And think about it, it’s not like you have to buy something like an Estate washer. This is Bosch. One of the better laundry manufacturers in the business. Think Green appliances. Energy efficient. Quiet. Dependable. In the laundry category, the deal on the WFVC6450 is the best out there.

Here are some features on the WFVC6450:
# EcoAction Option Reduces Energy Usage by up to 20%
# Bosch Washers Exceed Federal Energy Standards by up to 102%
# Exceeds ENERGY STAR® 2011 Guidelines – Uses only 130 kWh/yr
# ActiveWater turns 13 gal. into 400 gal. of washing power
# 15 Wash cycles for more flexibility and the greatest variety of load types
# 1200 rpm max spin for drier clothes and efficient drying
# BabyCare cycle cleans with extra water&high temperatures

Translation – the Bosch WFVC6450UC is energy efficient, quiet and dependable. And with the $400 rebate, it’s offers a fantastic opportunity to
jazz your laundry room up with modern, efficient appliances.

Bosch WFVC6450UC washer

I was handed literature drawing a comparison between a new Bosch 800 series refrigerator and a KitchenAid Architect II model. I wasn’t going to post this in light of the alleged faulty information that Bosch passed along for their 800 series dishwashers, but I opted to run it since these are fact and not subject to tests.

Bosch and KitchenAid have frequently competed against one another when it came to dishwashers. Now both offer full kitchen suites in different lines so the battle has been taken across the entire kitchen. Here’s a rundown as to why Bosch thinks their new 800-Series refrigeration is hands-down better than a similar offering from KitchenAid.

Models compared are a Bosch B22CS80SNS and a KitchenAid KSCK25FVSS.

Bosch 800-Series offers the following (and the KitchenAid doesn’t):
- Dual evaporator
- Air filtration
- Long Door Design
- Hidden Water Filter
- EasyLift Shelves
- Full Extension Drawers
- Color matched LCD dispenser

Here’s a peak at the Bosch Linea fridges:

I just got my hands on this commercial which shows most of the new Bosch appliances that have been rolling out this summer. For up to he minute availability call Curto’s Appliances store at 1-800-966-2878 or email us at CurtosAppliances@aol.com.
The hot items seem to be the Bosch Linea refrigeration as well as the Bosch washers and dryers with AquaStop and MistCare technolgies. More to come…

Bosch Appliances has been rolling out a new line of kitchen appliances over the last few months: Linea refrigerators, dishwashers and a new line of washers and dryers. The new appliances have gradually been brought onto the Curto’s appliance showroom floor and the feedback from customers has been very positive.

I’ve found the new Bosch front loading washers to be interesting as this is the product category (along with dishwashers) which Bosch staked its name on. There has been a tremendous amount of competition in the front loading laundry category as brands like Whirlpool, GE Profile, Electrolux and LG have cut into Bosch’s perceived lead in the category, competing on both price and value metrics. So in the face of this competition, Bosch retooled the line of washers and introduced AquaStop technology.

AquaStop provides comprehensive leak protection by offering:

- A double-walled hose inside which prevents water from escaping
- A sensor which signals the tap to shut off water if hose is cracked
- A water detector in the base of the unit which shuts down the machine if it comes into contact with water

The MistCare technology is used in Bosch’s dryers to freshen laundry. It uses a nozzle to spray water into the drum and the cycle only takes 20 minutes. Is it true steam? No. But customer feedback has been good and the dryers don’t cost as much as traditional steam systems as found in the Electrolux or LG dryers.

Today I brought in a slew of new Bosch appliances for the Curto’s appliance store showroom.
We have their lower-priced Bosch freestanding gas ranges (HGS5053UC, HGS3023) for those looking for value, the new 800-series dishwasher, a new price-buster dishwasher that is around $699 as well as the vaunted new Linea refrigerators.

The Bosch Linea refrigerators are worth noting for several reasons. Bosch expanded the line so now they are coming in at price points ranging from $2099 up to $3199 (mind you those are MSRP prices and not the typical discounted appliance prices that Curto’s offers).

Also, the Linea refrigerators mark the first time that Bosch is manufacturing their own counter-depth units (which was formerly handled by Samsung). I did my own quality-control check of the new 500 series Linea refrigerator B22CS50SNS and compared it to the older B20CS50SNS (Samsung model) which is housed right next to it.
The new fridge was noticeably more sturdy.

Bosch Linea B22CS50SNS refrigerator

Swanky video. Have to love Bosch Appliances. Curto’s does. Our Westchester NY County customers have loved this brand for years. Bosch offers a lot more than just laundry and dishwashers. And the pricing on Bosch cooking products, such as the Bosch induction cooktops is great. A lot of value here.

Update: 8/05/09
In the effort to always provide honest, forthright info direct to consumers, I am forced to edit this post as I just found out that Bosch USA is going to retract the brochure which stated in not so many terms that the new 800 Series roundly kicked Miele’s La Perla offering in the tushy (the same brochure that I used to produce this post). From what I’ve learned there are numerous “falsehoods” and over-exaggerations in Bosch’s literature which are prompting the brochure recall. For instance,Bosch touts 15 place settings in the 800 series, whereas the product manual states that it only has 14 settings. Another discrepancy is that the promotional literature states that the 800 series offers a child-lock, when in fact it doesn’t. There are numerous other ones as well.
There are a laundry list (no pun) of issues that Miele has pointed out, so I think that someone in Bosch’s marketing dept who greenlighted this material is up the proverbial creek. What this means to you, the consumer, is don’t discount Miele’s La Perla offering.

End of update

We are always being asked “What’s better, a Bosch dishwasher or a Miele diswasher.”

Well we have recently released info that shows that the Bosch 800 Series does a kick-butt job in comparison to Miele’s upper tier (and more expensive) dishwashers in the La Perla and Optima Series. Of course this isn’t to say that Miele is an inferior product. Miele’s engineering acumen is SECOND TO NONE. However, when you compare features and price, it’s hard not to feel good about Bosch. Check this out….

What’s a More Energy Efficient Dishwasher?

Bosch SHX68E15UC: 180kw per year

Miele G2872scvi : 298 kw per year

What Dishwasher is Better With Water Consumption?

Bosch 2 gallons

Miele 4.97 gallons

Number of Cycles and Programs:

Even at 6

What Dishwasher Ha s More Place Settings:

Bosch 15

Miele 14

What About a Silverware Basket?

Bosch: Yes

Miele: No

As you can  see, the Bosch 800 Series model dishwasher brings ALOT to the table, especially if noise is an issue:

Quietness

• Virtually Silent: 40 dBA
• Quietest Dishwasher in the U.S.
• InfoLight® Beams on the Floor to Indicate Dishwasher is Running
• Two Pump Motor System Minimizes Noise and Vibration
• Solid Molded Base Contains Sound and Prevents Leaks

Bosch has raised the bar on dishwashers again with the introduction of the 800 Series Plus + line.

They are available in both Integra (no visible controls) and the Evolution (visible controls) lines.

These new dishwashers are squarely aimed at competing against Miele’s La Perla and Optima series dishwashers.

Check out this video of the 800 series Bosch dishwashers.