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AIBU to suggest we spend £900 on a washing machine?

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Mummyme1987 · 20/10/2019 15:17

I’m just so fed up with them only lasting a few years. I’m thinking of getting lower end Miele one I saw in a local shop. DH thinks they won’t last any longer. I heard they go on and on. He thinks it’s too much and won’t last as long as two cheap ones. I think it will wash better and last at least twice as long as a cheap one, ours has died after 3 years.. I think we have a family that I’ve never met living in my house too, going by how much washing there is for 3 kids! We can just afford it by doing a lower key Xmas and birthdays this next year. AIBU?

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Kuachui · 15/10/2021 14:13

I bought a miele hoover.. Broke in 1 week.. Water damage apparently but can't see how, refused to refund or exchange. Would never go miele again, terrible customer service

Nocutenamesleft · 15/10/2021 14:32

I have a miele machine. Wouldn’t ever go back. Best machine I’ve ever had. My mum has one that’s over 20 years old. Mine is coming up 10. As long as you keep up with the hits. Almost like a service. They work so well

Like you. I was fed up of spending £350 or so on a machine that would only last 4 years. The guy who used to come round to fix my machines said to me to bite the bullet and he recommended them over any other machine he fixed.

He was right. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made.

Nocutenamesleft · 15/10/2021 14:34

As for someone who said it won’t wash clothes better

It wasn’t even in this persons OP that she would buy one thinking it would. She says. Because I’m sick of them breaking down

Of course a machine won’t wash clothes much different etc. But the longevity of it. If you can afford it is so worth it.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 15/10/2021 15:01

I think asking the man who comes to mend a machine what he would recommend if you replaced it sometimes works well.

When our fridge-freezer went wrong (it came with the house) and we found an independent local who would come and have a look, he said mending it might cost more than getting a new one, then told us the three makes he almost never got called out to and so reckoned they would be a good place to start looking for a new one. He also suggested going and looking at them in John Lewis before buying anything! We haven't had any trouble with one that is of a brand he suggested, and it has been quite a while.

icelollycraving · 15/10/2021 15:08

I remember posting a thread about washing machines. None of mine last. The Miele washer dryer was good in my flat but when we moved it went into the garage. It was too sensitive for a garage and after paying twice for Miele engineer, we let it die. It’s still in there. Like a white goods graveyard, my garage.

MrsTulipTattsyrup · 15/10/2021 15:11

This is a two year old thread so I’m sure the OP has made a decision by now.

purplesequins · 15/10/2021 15:11

do it.
my miele is 10 years old and still going strong.
washes well.
so far we haven't had any issues with it.

dworky · 15/10/2021 15:27

In my experience, a washing machine's life has nothing to do with expense. I purchased the cheapest possible one at the time & it lasted 14yrs, then purchased a middle range which lasted only 6yrs.
The difference will be amount/choice of programmes, speed of spin dry etc.

Getawaywithit · 15/10/2021 16:02

I had a miele once. It broke just beyond the 5 year guarentee. Needed a whole new computer bit in it - was told by the repairman (who was from Miele) not to bother.

Kettletoaster · 15/10/2021 16:07

Absolutely love my Miele. Had it ten years, never gone wrong. Am totaly confident it will last another ten years!

Dbank · 15/10/2021 16:12

YMMV but I've bought 6 Miele appliances, some now over 20 years old and I haven't had to replace any of them.

HarrisMcCoo · 15/10/2021 16:15

Have a Haier washing machine. Big capacity one. Going strong two years later. Low end of the price range. Don't be fooled by brands.

FrenchBoule · 15/10/2021 16:15

Come on OP, 2 years have passed,did you gee your Miele?

Zombie thread

MatildaIThink · 15/10/2021 16:26

@Mummyme1987

I’m just so fed up with them only lasting a few years. I’m thinking of getting lower end Miele one I saw in a local shop. DH thinks they won’t last any longer. I heard they go on and on. He thinks it’s too much and won’t last as long as two cheap ones. I think it will wash better and last at least twice as long as a cheap one, ours has died after 3 years.. I think we have a family that I’ve never met living in my house too, going by how much washing there is for 3 kids! We can just afford it by doing a lower key Xmas and birthdays this next year. AIBU?
Shortest usage I have ever had from a washing machine is six years, the current one is on five and a half including running at least once a day over that period with children, I think all have been at the £300-400 price range. What eventually kills them around here is the very hard water.
MrsAlexanderHamilton · 15/10/2021 16:28

We’ve had two Miele washing machines. The first lasted 17 years and we never spent a penny on repairs. We’ve had our current one 5 years and had absolutely no problems with it.
When we were looking at the time of getting the first one, the salesman (local independent shop) explained the differences between Miele machines and cheaper brands. He totally convinced us. He’s been proven right.

Although bought 17 years apart, both cost us £600 (lower end models).
I would buy other brands for different appliances, but I will move hell and high water to be able to afford a Miele washing machine.

We also have a Miele dryer that has lasted 15 years, and again hasn’t cost us a penny in repairs…

KitchenKrisis · 15/10/2021 16:32

Op I'm sure it's been mentioned, but for sweat you need to kill the bacteria, try soaking in dettol washing up liquid or pre scrub the area with a dettol soap!

GoldChick · 15/10/2021 16:38

Depends how big the xmas and birthday celebrations are and if anyone has a big one next year

GreenOlivesinGin · 15/10/2021 17:02

My parents bought a Miele and they still have it over 25 years later, works absolutely fine, never broken down. I plan to buy one shortly. Agree with PP who said check out the Which? reviews.

larkstar · 15/10/2021 23:55

I'd have no qualms about spending a lot on a good quality washing machine. I bought a Siemens in 2005 for £550 - seemed expensive at the time but it's still going perfectly - not a single problem. I think I first learned Siemens made a good machine from reading the Which? magazine at the time I was looking. I still have a Miele Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner which is around the same age - it's been excellent.

Bobsyer · 15/10/2021 23:59

We just got a fancy Samsung for about £450 and I thought that was pushing the boat out tbh.

£900 - no way. Not at the expense of Christmas presents, definitely not.

daytripper28 · 20/10/2021 13:07

I still have a Miele Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner which is around the same age - it's been excellent

We've got one of them - it is excellent. Had it for about 9 years, and it hasn't lost any suction power.

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