After trying a number of different vacuums over the years, Dando83 described the experience as “never anything to write home about”, so using a Miele Cat & Dog for the last eighteen months has obviously created such an impression that they’ve done the next best thing and posted a review of it over at Amazon.co.uk.

Entitling it “Miele is the only vacuum make I’d buy ever again” is a bold statement and while Dando83 admits the initial purchase price didn’t scream “buy me”, the reviews they’d read told a different story. Impressed by the solid build quality it was using the Cat & Dog for the first time on full power that blew them away, the suction of the thing making “things cleaner than they’d ever been before”.

With “6 months of a two year warranty left” Dando83 isn’t anticipating any problems, but “if this machine ever dies it’ll have earned its keep and I’ll promptly get another Miele”. Finally Dando83 wraps up their review reminding us of the value of online testimonials: “If you’ve ever trusted an electrical appliance, review, trust the 100% positive ratings for the Miele vacuum”.

Jump across to Amazon.co.uk to see Dando83’s full-write-up or read previous Cat & Dog reviews we’ve covered on Forever Better.

Over at the UK Parents Lounge Forum, Scrummy mummy has something of an urgent request. Her Hotpoint tumble dryer has just short-circuited the entire house and as a busy mum with lots of laundry needs a reliable machine that won’t let her down. Her quandary is whether to “go for a Miele” or “can someone recommend me a reliable make with a large large drum which will last more than 2 years?”

Crank Parent immediately recommends Miele as “you can get a free 5 year labour and parts warranty on lots of models just now and they have a life expectancy of twenty years.” as does plopcar and traciej who’s mother-in-law’s machine “…lasted over 20 years with excessive usage!”

While scrummy mummy is sold on Miele’s reputation for longevity, the question has arisen whether the extending the standard two-year warranty is worth the extra outlay? The unanimous decision being that for a further £60 an further five-years peace-of-mind is definitely worth it.

To read the rest of the discussion, pop over to the forum and if you’ve got something to share get involved.

UK Whitegoods member benshort is looking for a new fridge freezer to replace his aging one.

He’s set a budget of around £400 and requires a reliable, 50/50 split, A or A++ energy efficient appliance and has found both the Hotpoint RF175BP and KD1450 S fit the bill.

He’s asked for further suggestions from his fellow members and Don has recommended the Miele on the strength of the more flexible storage, external temperature control and two-year warranty.

Can you help Ben with your suggestions? What would you recommend if it was your money? Join in the discussion.