Kenmore 587 Model dishwasher

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Kenmore 587 Model dishwasher

Our home came with a Kenmore 587 Model dishwasher when we purchased it. I estimate that the dishwasher is now 6 years old. It was a built-in model, as the home was a new construction when the previous owners had the home built.

I would not give this dishwasher a good review. I have talked to my husband about taking it out and buying another one.

It has no bells and whistles and many things come out just as dirty as they went in, especially the silverware.

I am careful to avoid nesting when I put the silverware in and the machine doesn't do a good job with anything remotely dirty. I feel the need to pre-wash just about everything I put in there. Another bad aspect of this dishwasher is that it has an annoying habit of mildewing.

If we were to go away for even just a day or two, I need to prop the door open slightly. It also gets clogged a lot and we have had to disassemble the machine to clean it out to allow for drainage. In the summer, it seems to mildew a lot more frequently.

Allowing dishes to dry under the air dry feature does not get them dry, nor does the drying cycle. No matter which you press, the dishes are wet when you take them out.

I would steer clear of Kenmore 587 Model.

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Feb 05, 2010
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Kenmore Dishwasher # 587
by: Anonymous

I have had the model 587 less than a month and the seal fell off the door this morning. It is also noisy and wasn't installed correctly, not level. I'm considering another model of another brand to replace it already!

Dec 01, 2009
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Noisy and Dirty!!
by: Anonymous

We purchased the Kenmore 587 dishwasher from Sears along with a new stove, fridge and microwave one year ago. The dishwasher is terrible. It is so loud you'd think that you were in an industrial building. It was not as loud at first as it is now, it has gotten much worse. My glasses are consistently dirty, which is disgusting as it obciously cannot be sanitary. Not to mention the fact that the cycles take so long. How this can be and energy efficent model is beyond me.We are getting a new one. Suggestions?

Oct 05, 2009
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Mixed bag
by: Anonymous

I have not had most of the problems that some of the negative reviews here have mentioned.

The good: On a full wash with heat dry, dishes go in dirty, come out clean and dry. No clogs, mildew, leaks, or anything else like that. Never had any problem with silverware. My 587 has a very nice countertop so that even though it takes up space, it makes for a handy prep workspace.

The bad: Dishes with a lot of dried-on gunk will not get clean. The "air dry" means you'd better keep the door open for the dishes to dry, otherwise they'll remain wet for days. And of course, it takes away use of the sink while it's running.

Aug 29, 2009
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Sick of it
by: Anonymous

just sick of it - buying another make

Aug 16, 2009
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Absolue Junk
by: Anonymous

I agree with all comments above. Ours is less than 3 years old and needs a new motor. Dishes are dirty, machine is noisy and takes forever to run a load.

May 27, 2009
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Don't buy the Kenmore 587
by: Anonymous

I should have done more research before buying the Kenmore model 587. I figured that Kenmore was a reliable brand, as my washer and dryer are Kenmore, and they're great. However, I have to agree with the other reviewers here regarding the performance of the 587 dishwasher - I can never put in dishes that are extremely dirty, or they won't get clean. Also, I find that the dishes don't dry well without a drying agent added. I have had consistent difficulty with the overall perfomance of this machine. I will most likely replace it within the next few months.

Mar 18, 2009
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Lasting pretty well considering its age
by: Anonymous

I own a Kenmore dishwasher model 587 originally purchased several years ago from Sears. This model is a built-in model, meaning it fits into the existing cabinet space and is permanently hooked into the plumbing rather than being a portable dishwasher on wheels that you have to hook up manually to the sink. This is very convenient, before I had a non built in dishwasher and it was a pain to wheel it over to the sink and get it properly hooked up.

This dishwasher is actually about 10 years old currently, so it is long lasting, but it has recently started having a few problems so it isn't very reliable beyond the 10 year mark. The Kenmore Model 587 was fairly inexpensive when purchased but only has pretty basic functions. The dishwasher has various settings such as quick wash, pots and pans wash for difficult to clean items, and rinse and hold. It also has a heated drying feature.

This dishwasher works well at cleaning mildly to moderately soiled dishes. The dishes cannot be too dirty when put into this dishwasher or not only will they not get clean, but debris will blow all over the other dishes in the dishwasher, and most inconveniently, particles can clog up the water emitters and they then must be cleaned out by hand. Recently, my Kenmore Model 587 has had trouble draining properly, with water often standing in the bottom of the dishwasher once the cycle is finished. It also occasionally leaks out of the bottom corners.

Given that the dishwasher is about 10 years old and inexpensive, I feel that it lasted pretty well for its lifetime considering the price and its age. Kenmore is a reliable brand and Sears does offer good service if you ever have any trouble with your Kenmore dishwasher. I would recommend this dishwasher if you are on a budget, but if you are able to afford it, a more expensive dishwasher with more features and more cleaning power would be better.

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Mar 18, 2009
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I own a Kenmore dishwasher model 587 originally purchased several years ago from Sears. This model is a built-in model, meaning it fits into the existing cabinet space and is permanently hooked into the plumbing rather than being a portable dishwasher on wheels that you have to hook up manually to the sink. This is very convenient, before I had a non built in dishwasher and it was a pain to wheel it over to the sink and get it properly hooked up. This dishwasher is actually about 10 years old currently, so it is long lasting, but it has recently started having a few problems so it isn't very reliable beyond the 10 year mark. The Kenmore Model 587 was fairly inexpensive when purchased but only has pretty basic functions. The dishwasher has various settings such as quick wash, pots and pans wash for difficult to clean items, and rinse and hold. It also has a heated drying feature. This dishwasher works well at cleaning mildly to moderately soiled dishes. The dishes cannot be too dirty when put into this dishwasher or not only will they not get clean, but debris will blow all over the other dishes in the dishwasher, and most inconveniently, particles can clog up the water emitters and they then must be cleaned out by hand. Recently, my Kenmore Model 587 has had trouble draining properly, with water often standing in the bottom of the dishwasher once the cycle is finished. It also occasionally leaks out of the bottom corners. Given that the dishwasher is about 10 years old and inexpensive, I feel that it lasted pretty well for its lifetime considering the price and its age. Kenmore is a reliable brand and Sears does offer good service if you ever have any trouble with your Kenmore dishwasher. I would recommend this dishwasher if you are on a budget, but if you are able to afford it, a more expensive dishwasher with more features and more cleaning power would be better.

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Nov 24, 2008
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Dissatisfied with Dishwasher
by: Anonymous

I also have a Model 587.15162400 Kenmore Diswasher that was installed by the homebuilder contractor in 2005. I agree with these comments completely. The dishes are not clean after when the wash cycle is completed. This applies to items loaded in either the top or bottom rack. I has a service technician check the machine shortly after moving into the new house. He did not find any problems. But, obviously there are.

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