Washing machine
Excellent9/10PremiumThe benchmark for longevity: Miele tops owner reliability surveys year after year and its machines clean superbly. It costs a lot up front, but many owners keep them for well over a decade. Hard to fault apart from price.
Good at
- Top-tier reliability; Miele says it tests for 20 years' use
- Honeycomb drum is gentle on clothes
- TwinDos automatic detergent dosing
- Excellent cleaning and rinsing performance
Weak at
- High purchase price
- TwinDos cartridges cost more than ordinary detergent
- Smaller drum capacities than some rivals
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In New Zealand: Consistently among the most reliable brands in Consumer NZ owner surveys.
In United States: US range is mostly 24-inch compact models.
W1 front loadersTwinDosPowerWash
Best for: buyers who want a washer to last 15+ years
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