Sky wrote:
>
> Since you're getting a portable DW, be sure that one of you is always
> home when it is in use, and never operate it after going to bed. �An
> inadvertent internal house flood is not recommended!!! �I set my timer
> for about 55 minutes to remind me to turn off the water faucet when the
> portable DW cycle is complete.


A built in dishwasher has no advantage over a portable in that regard,
in fact the portable at least has it's fill hose exposed so there's a
chance you will notice a small drip before it becomes a gusher, with
built ins you won't know there's a problem until it's too late.

And portables are of the same quality as built ins... portables cost
more because you pay for more cabinet.

It's a good idea to inspect the fill and drain hoses on a built in
dishwasher periodically while it's running... mine terminate at my
basement ceiling.... I go down my basement every day so I'd notice if
there was a puddle along side the cat's litter pans It's a good idea
to spend the few extra dollars for the braided stainless steel
jacketed hoses, for clothes washers too... they can still develop a
leak but they won't explode.