Miele among the vacuum options on MSE

Avantra has asked,

“We are after a new vac as ours is now used solely for clearing debris in the house refit. We have a large ever-shedding happy lab […] what is the best overall vacuum that can do dog and general dirty polypropylene carpets?”

As ever the Money Saving Expert community has jumped in with advice with Ali-t going for Miele,

“My Miele cat and dog is a godsend and the extra guarantee also includes a pack of replacement bags that cost nearly the same as the guarantee making the 10 year guarantee nearly free!”

Also discussing Miele is CKDesigner – specifically the technology involved in the production of the bags, although he sums up his opinion succinctly,

“No other manufacturer in the world takes domestic vacuum cleaners as seriously as Miele!”

And then finally there is SuisideVW,

“Go Miele everyday.”

Click throught to read the the full Money Saving Expert vacuum related debate.

Mumsnet recommend Miele washing machines

CharlotteACavatica needs a big drum! The washing machine she is after also needs to be a work horse as it is unlikely to get a day off!

The recommendations have flown in from the Mumsnet community with a host of contributors suggesting Miele is the brand to go for in this scenario. The key phrase from CharlotteACavatica being that the machine must be able to handle ‘…the hardcore wash loads my four kids will throw its way!’

Notapizzaeater has Miele experience,

“I have a Miele and do 2-3 washes EVERY day! Tis fab and came with a 6 yr guarantee, also uses lot less water/electric than any others so cost more in the first place but should pay for itself in savings….”

Zapostrophe seconds the sentiment,

“We have had a Miele for 9 years. It is indestructible. I have two boys with a 21m gap and have been doing a daily nappy wash for the last four and a bit years, plus another wash or two on top. I worship at the foot of Miele (have a diswasher and tumble dryer too). My parents’ Miele washed my clothes when I was at primary school and it’s still going strong now I’m in my early 30s.”

While DrivenToDistraction confirms the last-long-ability of the Miele brand,

“I’ve known three teenage Mieles (MIL’s + 2 in rented houses) that have never needed repairs/spares…”

The full thread can be read here.

Mikeyman76 recommends a Miele washing machine

OldBrock at UK Whitegoods has had a washing machine malfunction and has turned to the community for advice,

“In line with online advice it needs to be a machine I can maintain myself with access to reasonably priced spares. I would appreciate your advice please.”

The first response is from Mikeyman76 who is straight down the line,

“Buy a Miele prestiege plus.

You wont need another machine for another 20 years. Enameled case so no rust, made in Germany and quality reputation. Some of the more pricey Miele machines are offering a 10 year guarantee at the moment!!!”

Despite this firm recommendation and the guarantee, both Odom and Seamy raise the issue of the price of spares when out of warranty. The last word from OldBrock on the thread though is that,

“Reliability speaks for itself!”

Miele washing machine recommendations on Mumsnet

Cananybodyhelp is, as the name suggests, in need of help and it’s all to do with a broken washing machine. The cry for assistance is at Mumsnet and is simply asking for recommendations on a washing machine brand that won’t falter like their previous model. Responses have picked Miele as the option to go for,

Emsyj, Horton and Asktheaudience all believe Miele is would be the most suitable choice for Cananybodyhelp,

“Miele miele miele miele miele

10 year guarantee with their machines. Ours is brill. My mum’s got one too and she loves it!”

“I second Miele. They are slightly more expensive than the average machine (think the basic model is about £500) but they will last at least five times as long. An [washing machine] engineer once told me he’d never buy anything but a Miele.”

“Miele are worth the £££.

We had a rubbish one before, heaved it into the dump with huge relief when it died, and splashed on a Miele. It is FAB.”

Other comments on the thread discuss the Miele brand and its credentials in terms of reliability and value for money. To read them, or join in the conversation yourself, click through.

UK Whitegoods talk kitchen refit…

Johelian is having a kitchen refit and has leapt onto the UK Whitegoods forum to ask for advice. Seeing as they intend to upgrade all their appliances the question is should they go with their first choice of Miele products despite the price?

Don, a UK Whitegoods moderater has responded with the following,

“Miele have a good reputation and track record for producing top quality appliances, hence why washing machines start around the £700 mark. Guarantees can range from five years to ten depending on appliance purchased.

The real issues are the extremely high price of spare parts and the lack of knowledge available to the service sector unless you are a Miele service agent of course.”

Do you agree with Don, would you recommend Miele? Leave your comments below. Or why not join in the UK Whitegoods thread.