Miele - worth it?

Author
Discussion

defblade

7,395 posts

212 months

Thursday 20th February 2020
quotequote all
Old Miele was >17 years old when it went bang (literally. The dents in the sides were quite impressive). Had one new door seal in that time.
We bought a new one (reduced as end-of-range, and bottom spec, as frankly that still washes clothes) and it's a year or two old now and no problems so far... touch wood.

New tumble dryer we ended up with Bosch - again end-of-range, this time ex-display from Currys, £630 down to £390 and a couple of small marks on the sides. It's a large capacity heat-pump A++ condenser type; we struggled to find a non-heat pump similar sized one from any name we'd heard of for that price.

On the whole, I think for most big white stuff, I'd do the same again - go to Currys and see what they've got a heavy discount on.

Jag_NE

2,949 posts

99 months

Thursday 20th February 2020
quotequote all
If you are primarily low cost motivated just buy low spec Beko’s. When they go pop, order another one and pay the 20 quid or so to have the old one taken away. I have no doubt that Miele are better quality but a 200 quid Beko can’t be beaten if you want to keep costs down.

Bonefish Blues

26,448 posts

222 months

Thursday 20th February 2020
quotequote all
First Miele am lasted c15-16 years. We bought another, but it didn't seem the same, and it was scrapped after about 10, to be replaced with a JLP own label AEG, which is a way better machine so far, but time will obviously tell v-a-v longevity.

Our Miele vacuum has been truly outstanding. It's all but destroyed - no top cover, neither of the switch tops for rewinding cable or on/off either, but suction is undiminished.

MrJuice

3,300 posts

155 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
PhilboSE said:
I won't be getting any more Miele stuff.

They specified a SubZero fridge/freezer that cost FOURTEEN THOUSAND pounds.
14k. Sounds like one of their entry level ones. My fridge freezer is so limited that I had to pay 14k over retail on the secondary market just to get it in time. There's a week's lead time otherwise.

blueg33

35,580 posts

223 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
We have an LG washer dryer. It’s 10 years old, does 2 loads a day every day and hasn’t put a foot wrong. IIRC the drive train has 10 or maybe 15 year warranty.

It’s also the quietest machine we have ever had, I’m sure the direct drive helps with that.

Howard-

4,950 posts

201 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
Our Miele vacuum cleaner is bulletproof. But then again so appears to be our 20-odd year old Bosch dishwasher which looks a bit aged on the outside but cleans things as if it were brand new, and often a lot better than some cheaper brand new dishwashers I've used..

I think if you stick to any of the "reliable" brands (Miele, Bosch, Neff, Seimens), you'll be fine.

MrJuice

3,300 posts

155 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
I have a Miele dishwasher and must say it is v quiet which I appreciate a lot. I found it for about £630 Vs John Lewis price of £910 or so in a black Friday deal in 2017

V happy thus far

Also, not sure about the internal layout in other brands or even Miele models but the cutlery tray at the top of my Miele is very sensible. Takes minimal space but clears the need for a cutlery rack thing on the bottom tray which gives more room for dishes.

It came with 300 free Miele washer tablets which were head and shoulders above finish etc. I actually returned the finish ones to Costco because they were that bad. Miele tablets are expensive but the powder is on par in price with finish etc. Available direct from Miele and free p+p above £30. I highly recommend the powder

liner33

10,642 posts

201 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
Our Miele "cat and dog" vacuum cleaner lasted longer than either the cat or the dog !

dhutch

14,198 posts

196 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
langtounlad said:
First mention on here for Samsung. Bought because the motor has a 10year warranty. Has a (from memory) 1,600 rpm spin so the clothes are only slightly damp at the end of the cycle and it genuinely is ultra quiet in operation.
We hire a large house every easter, and they have a pair of the 10kg direct drive Samsungs, through which they put all the bedding (sleeps 25) as well as guests laundry, and they have been there now must be getting on for 6-8 years, which is good going for a hire cottage.

LordHaveMurci said:
My Miele washing machine is about 15yrs old, as well as being long lasting it's noticeably quieter ...
Which is super nice, and was a big part of our choices buying a fridge, with our old Miele dishwasher that came with the house also being quieter than most.


PhilboSE said:
I won't be getting any more Miele stuff.

They specified a SubZero fridge/freezer that cost FOURTEEN THOUSAND pounds.
Well that is maddness!

I looked into it, and understand that the fridge and freezer brand of choice is Liebherr, who I belive make a lot of the Miele branded fridges and freezers.

If you get the 1200 wide stainless version with ice maker, and joining kit, it is very real money. However if you get a matching pair of 185 tall white units without, you can get a very nice 1200 wide pair for a quiet reasonable £1650 and swapping the door to the otherside is easy, clear instructions and a quality feel. For ref, we have: K 4310 Comfort Fridge GNP 4355 Premium Freezer

Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area

7,015 posts

188 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!

eltawater

3,107 posts

178 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!
Daily clothes, towels, bedding, wool only washes + weight limits on certain types of load

rxe

6,700 posts

102 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!
2 big dogs and 2 big children = a lot of washes.

Bonefish Blues

26,448 posts

222 months

Friday 21st February 2020
quotequote all
rxe said:
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!
2 big dogs and 2 big children = a lot of washes.
Also, pound for pound Miele drum capacity of that era was pretty small (6-7kg iirc). nerd

Alucidnation

16,810 posts

169 months

Saturday 22nd February 2020
quotequote all
rxe said:
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!
2 big dogs and 2 big children = a lot of washes.
Surely they can just use the shower, non?

Bonefish Blues

26,448 posts

222 months

Saturday 22nd February 2020
quotequote all
Aforementioned vacuum cleaner. Appliance shedding? smile

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TpiUhVK4B1nxaM748

dhutch

14,198 posts

196 months

Saturday 22nd February 2020
quotequote all
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!
Unless you're doing Terry toweling nappies I struggle to see it. Mum did, and was still only on about that many.

Obviously small kids make mess like it's doing out of fashion, but we do two washes a week basically, max three. One for clothes, one for bedding basically.

That's two adults and a dog, the dog doesn't wear clothes however. Towels last a week, often my jeans last a fortnight or more as they only worn weekends, half of the clothes washes are sports clothes. I'll wear a shirt to work 2-3times unless it's hot weather, a pair of trousers lasts the week.
If nothing else I'm sure washing wears the clothes out more than wearing them! Washes are staggered atleast a day or two to allow the previous wash to dry on the airers.

Daniel

juggsy

1,423 posts

129 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
quotequote all
langtounlad said:
First mention on here for Samsung. Bought because the motor has a 10year warranty. Has a (from memory) 1,600 rpm spin so the clothes are only slightly damp at the end of the cycle and it genuinely is ultra quiet in operation. Previous Bosch which was 10+ years old by comparison was noisy and gave the impression that it was trying to vibrate its way out of the utility area! And it plays a little jingle when the cycle is finished :-)
I bought a Samsung washer last year, £1.2k list price (didn’t pay near that mind) and came with 10yr parts and labour warranty which was a big plus. Thank god it did, 3 repairs in around 6 months already, massively disappointed.

Engineer who was sent out was a competent guy and basically said it had a load of design flaws causing the problems, so parts were replaced. He also said, NEVER buy a Samsung Dishwasher, as they are riddled with issues. The experience has put me off the brand for appliances

Bonefish Blues

26,448 posts

222 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
quotequote all
juggsy said:
I bought a Samsung washer last year, £1.2k list price (didn’t pay near that mind) and came with 10yr parts and labour warranty which was a big plus. Thank god it did, 3 repairs in around 6 months already, massively disappointed.

Engineer who was sent out was a competent guy and basically said it had a load of design flaws causing the problems, so parts were replaced. He also said, NEVER buy a Samsung Dishwasher, as they are riddled with issues. The experience has put me off the brand for appliances
I too was warned off Samsung by a repair engineer who also pointed to a lack of reliability, despite their fantastic reviews.

liner33

10,642 posts

201 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
quotequote all
dhutch said:
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
A couple have people have mentioned doing 14/15 washes per week: I can only assume that these are large families who only wear anything once as that’s a huge number!
Unless you're doing Terry toweling nappies I struggle to see it. Mum did, and was still only on about that many.

Obviously small kids make mess like it's doing out of fashion, but we do two washes a week basically, max three. One for clothes, one for bedding basically.

That's two adults and a dog, the dog doesn't wear clothes however. Towels last a week, often my jeans last a fortnight or more as they only worn weekends, half of the clothes washes are sports clothes. I'll wear a shirt to work 2-3times unless it's hot weather, a pair of trousers lasts the week.
If nothing else I'm sure washing wears the clothes out more than wearing them! Washes are staggered atleast a day or two to allow the previous wash to dry on the airers.

Daniel
Some people are cleaner than others . I wear a shirt for one day and when I get home I change and put a t shirt on and wear that for one evening, would never dream of wear a work shirt more than one day . So on a gym day I wear three t shirts in one day. Just my clothes alone I can do three loads a week

HarryW

15,150 posts

268 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
quotequote all
Jag_NE said:
If you are primarily low cost motivated just buy low spec Beko’s. When they go pop, order another one and pay the 20 quid or so to have the old one taken away. I have no doubt that Miele are better quality but a 200 quid Beko can’t be beaten if you want to keep costs down.
This... 5 years + for £200, rinse and repeat