Miele washing machines: price versus quality?

Discussion a-plenty on the UK DIY Google Group about Miele, as the age old price vs. quality argument has reared its head. Miele owner Tim S argues that in ‘today’s throw away society’ “this is definitely a Miele moment”, whilst David suggests that Miele would be top of his ‘looking’ list.

Meanwhile, although Huge has had problems with his machine after not cleaning it for 8 years, he’s still impressed because… “(i) the front opens on a hinge, so it doesn’t need to be removed from under the countertop, or tipped up, (ii) that it can be run with the front open, so faults can be seen happening & (iii) there’s a wiring diagram clipped on the front of the machine!”

Miele washing machines in debate on moneysavingexpert.com

“At first I wanted a Miele because from everything I’ve read they are the Rolls Royce of washing machines but my uncle advised me to avoid” said Dane Gerous on the money saving expert forum – before requesting information on what the general consensus of opinion was.

Ormus was quick to chime in relaying that he suggested obtaining “a Miele from John Lewis, with a free 5 yr warranty thrown in or buy 4 x Indesits instead”, with mwillets equally convinced: “Personally I would go for a Miele every time. I have very little problems with them, unlike a lot of the other manufacturers. - Their machines are really built to last.”

The discussion, which can be fully observed and digested over here, has led to Dane gerous suggesting “I don’t know whether to go with a Miele” – exciting times… Keep an eye on the forum for the resolution.

Brief encounters - Miele W3922 WPS washing machine review

Better late than never is Reviewer999’s thought in this latest review of the Miele W3922 WPS washing machine over at Ciao!.

This being their first Miele, Reviewer999 writes that they “wish we had bought one years ago” and have been very impressed with the quality and quietness of the machine’s cycles. The thirty-minute express wash programme is a particularly useful “when you are pushed for time…and gives excellent results”. While they comment that “it is expensive” Reviewer999 believes it to be “worth it for the quality and the 10 year parts and labour guarantee”.

Jump across to Ciao! to read the full write-up and if you find it useful why not rate the review.

Brief encounters - Miele W1714 washing machine review part 2

More than just a review, Kligham’s write-up of his family’s W1714 washing machine is a complete run-down of the washer’s technical specifications, design and safety features.

A self-proclaimed “clumsy student” even he finds the W1714 easy to operate and in a busy family of four the reliability of the machine is paramount. Despite the brief hiccup of a sticky door, which was repaired by a Miele engineer in a matter of days, Kligham comments that “you don’t only pay for the machine, but also for the good support.”

Having awarded the W1714 top marks for ease of use, reliability, cleaning and quality, he concludes his testimonial with the sentiment “Miele rocks!!!” We couldn’t agree more.

Jump over to Dooyoo and read his comments in full.

Help with washing machine reviews

There are few household panics worse than the realisation that you need to buy a new washing machine and that’s the problem confronting mandragora over at the Money Saving Expert forum. Faced with the prospect of going “to work in a ballgown”, she’s asked her fellow money savers for suggestions for “a real gem of a machine”.

While Bosch, Siemens and Whirlpool all have their advocates, it’s Miele owner dazzer68, who not only has a washing machine which he describes as “…brilliant. quiet easy to use and robust”, but also owns a dishwasher, coffee machine” and “will be changing the tumble dryer when that goes too. excellent build and quality” who gives the first vote for Miele. Imho too, gives another vote thus: “More expensive than most other washing machines but they never break down”, while mersey recently “bought a Miele Paragon plus from John Lewis six weeks ago, cost a arm and a leg, fantastic machine, with free delivery and free ten year warranty”

However, it’s Rosekitten who sums up Miele’s reputation best of all: “[It] took me a long time to realise that some people buy one machine and never buy another. The ones that do this all own Miele washers.”

To follow the rest of the conversation jump over to Money Saving Expert.