We posted about a similar UK Whitegoods conversation on Friday where a washing machine purchase ended in disappointment and was only resolved when a Miele machine was bought instead.

This time ekkostar had a Maytag machine delivered and plumbed in, only to discover that the door catch wouldn’t lock. Despite the prompt arrival of the engineer who managed to sort the door out, upon its first spin cycle “the pump then made the most god awful sound like a loud chugging steam engine.”

While both the engineer and retailer were both “fantastic” and offered to replace the faulty machine ekkostar points out the when he “asked the Maytag guy about the machine and what he would now recommend. His answer was straightforward, the ASKO’s are good but simply not as good as a Miele. The retailer also advised me to go for a Miele.”

Now delighted with his new purchase of a Prestige Plus 6 W562 he describes the Miele as “by far the better engineered product and it feels as solid as a brickhouse. ” You can read the rest of his story and his surprise over the engineer’s and retailer’s recommendations over at the UK Whitegoods forum.

Westcountrypottery at the eBay.co.uk messageboard wants to clear out all the junk from her laundry room and use it for its intended purpose. So she’s asked for thoughts on what should be included in the way of appliances and other paraphernalia.

Brainless is quick to suggest Miele or Maytag if she had the space, but it’s ivvie who gives a first-hand Miele recommendation. The proud owner of a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, she admits that although they’re expensive they’re “…really well built” and come with “…long guarantees”. She really loves the express wash feature of the washing machine which “…uses only a much water as needed” and the tumble dryer which “…finishes as soon as the clothes are dry too - very clever.”

What would be your suggestions for the ideal laundry room? Why not share your thoughts with the other eBayers.