“Everything built to a price”

I think it’s true to say farmers tend to know a thing or two about reliability and durability. After all in their line of work you need stuff you can depend on and over at the Farming Forum member Don Mackay has turned the discussion to the subject of washing machine reliability.

When reparing an old machine some time ago, he was told by a local whitegoods dealer that apart from Miele, many washers are build down to a price and that is reflected in the cost and frequency of servicing to which Fendtdriver recounts a now familiar tale of reparing and replacing other brands of washing machine.

Andybk points out “Miele are a different class designed for 10 years everyday use (10 year guarantee with many), and will probably last 20 or more, everything is servicable and main drum carrier is cast iron”, a sentiment that is supported by Longwool, whose previous washer “didn’t last long” and was ultimately replaced with Miele washing machine and dishwasher “that has now done over 10 years of service…to buy anything else is false economy in my opinion”.

If you’ve got any thoughts on washing machine reliability and agree with the Snail’s original statement that everything’s built to a price, pop over to the forum and have your say.

At your age you won’t need another…

Once again Miele’s reputation for longevity resulted in this macabre suggestion made by mojo1′s mother when discussing purchasing a new machine with the famous ten-year guarantee.

This time Sheffield Forum member SimonS is in the market for a new washer and mojo1 has passed on those words of wisdom in the form of a Miele recommendation. Boyfriday’s less foreboding testimonial of “…fantastic and sooo quiet!” is more reassuring, while Strix also suggests Miele for their cast iron drum and build quality.

The debate continues however over whether a combined washer-dryer or separate appliances are the way to go. Save space or full-load tumble drying? What would you suggest? Jump into the conversation and have your say.