"Kim" > wrote in message
.. .
> EEC wrote:

> I live in central Florida. My problem with my Kitchenaide has been that
> the dishrack rusts. The replacement costs are close to the dishwasher
> cost. Dishwasher is about 5 years old and rack is very rusty.
>
> Kim, Merritt Island, Florida

I did a quick search over at Repairclinic.com and found prices for dishracks
ranging from $65 to $140 for KA dishwasher. That is far less than a new
dishwasher. If that is more than you want to spend, you might look at a
plastic dishrack from a restaurant supply. That will most likely work as a
replacement for the lower rack and cost about $30. There are repair
materials for rusted racks. You can also brush on new coating and put tips
over rusted tines.