Time to replace the dishwasher?

Question

I have a 9 year old GE Profile Performance dishwasher that is now under recall. I have three options:
1) They will fix the problem (with insulation inside the door causing a fire hazard)
2) They will give me a $150 rebate on a new GE dishwasher
3) They will give me a $300 rebate on a new GE Profile dishwasher
The washer has already been repaired twice.
Can I assume I'm living on borrowed time with a 9 year old dishwasher and I should take the rebate or do you think there's plenty of life left in the old one?
The old one washes fine, but is missing the noise stopping insulation in the door (that was the first repair - they ripped it all out! The free repair would replace the insulation, but it would still be 9 years old.
Suggestions?

Answer 1

I'm on the side of the rebate too.

Dishwashers have gotten a LOT quieter over the past 10 years. You will be pretty pleased with a new one! Also, after 9 years, you've got some wear and tear on the prongs inside. The newer ones seem to have better ends on them, leading to less tendency to wear through and cause rust marks.

And, as the repair will restore the original problem, I think it's bogus. I also think their rebate offer is a bit stingy. They gave you a dangerous product, made it really noisy to avoid the danger, now will make it dangerous to avoid the noise... and they're offering $300 on a dishwasher that costs $1400? The $150 will cover about half the cost of one of their really cheap low-end dishwashers....

Answer 2

With the age of the current unit, I would go for one of the rebates. The energy efficiency of the old one is probably considerably lower than the new ones so you would save more money over time. You would also have a new unit that is, again, under a warranty. Good luck.

Answer 3

take the rebate and replace the way things are built now you've been on borrowed time for the past 4 years

Answer 4

Math prof, I would take the rebate, especially that you say that reparation may cause a fire hazard.

Answer 5

if it still works keep it. if a new one would dry better save as much money as possible