I'm moving soon and the new house doesn't have a washing machine. I'm wanting something that's going to last me rather than get something for half the price that would end up need repairing in a few years. Is it really worth spending in excess of £500 on a Miele or similar product?
Miele really worth it?
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I've had my Indesit for 7 years and no problems so far.
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White goods are definitely not something to cheap out on. Consider the value of all the clothes you'll be putting in it.
I wouldn't necessarily get a miele, purely because of cost, but the LG direct drive machines are very good and very quiet too. Big fan of them (and the Samsung ones to a lesser extent).
I wouldn't necessarily get a miele, purely because of cost, but the LG direct drive machines are very good and very quiet too. Big fan of them (and the Samsung ones to a lesser extent).
Soldato
As a former washing machine salesman, expensive but yes. I think Oldcoals opinion would be best though.
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they are worth the money, if you have the cash,
but I went for the LG direct drive Machine and matching Dryer, £1400 for the pair, but well worth it.
so quiet and easy to use, when the wash is finished they play a tune to let you know, and switch themselves off
but I went for the LG direct drive Machine and matching Dryer, £1400 for the pair, but well worth it.
so quiet and easy to use, when the wash is finished they play a tune to let you know, and switch themselves off
Where's Dimple when we need him? I also used to sell white goods, and my best advice would be to avoid the likes of Indesit, Beko, Hotpoint and their kin. The Bosch basic range doesn't meet the Bosch brand quality rep either, so don't be blinded by the brand name there. Their top end stuff is still great though.
Miele stuff is really built to last. I used to scrape a 20p down the face of it to show how tough even the paint was. As I said above though, I became very enamoured of the LG machines. They are very very quiet when balanced properly, even in their spin cycle you could happily have a normal conversation sitting right next to it. The direct drive motor isn't susceptible to belt wear or brushes wearing down either, so more reliable and consistent than belt motor machines, but cheaper than Miele
I also used to sell white goods, and my best advice would be to avoid the likes of Indesit, Beko, Hotpoint and their kin. The Bosch basic range doesn't meet the Bosch brand quality rep either, so don't be blinded by the brand name there. Their top end stuff is still great though.Miele stuff is really built to last. I used to scrape a 20p down the face of it to show how tough even the paint was. As I said above though, I became very enamoured of the LG machines. They are very very quiet when balanced properly, even in their spin cycle you could happily have a normal conversation sitting right next to it. The direct drive motor isn't susceptible to belt wear or brushes wearing down either, so more reliable and consistent than belt motor machines, but cheaper than Miele
Caporegime
I haven't read the other responses.
The answer is yes.
The answer is yes.
Caporegime
LG Direct Drive?
Soldato
If their vacuum is anything to go by then i'd say yes. Great piece of kit.
I would say no.
I am a massive Miele fan, all my appliances are Miele or Gaggenau however I just cant see how its worth paying £1 to £2k for a washing machine when £500+/- will get you a really good Bosch (just as good spec as the Miele) washing machine which you can replace after 5 years if it dies.
I am a massive Miele fan, all my appliances are Miele or Gaggenau however I just cant see how its worth paying £1 to £2k for a washing machine when £500+/- will get you a really good Bosch (just as good spec as the Miele) washing machine which you can replace after 5 years if it dies.