Miele W4840 vs LG WM3885
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Real Capacity - 6 kg 12xx Miele vs. Big FLers
Comments (7)I have the Miele 1986 which is the 6K model version before the W12xx. It was installed in Jan 2003. I fill it up--it washes and rinses and everything comes out clean...so you can pack it to the gills and things are OK. It holds slightly more than my previous KitchenAid Super Capacity Plus TL. I wash queen size comforters in it with no problem(this depends on how thick or thin your comforter is). I doubt you can wash 20 pairs of jeans at one time but in my machine the regular cycle takes 41 minutes and the machine will reduce the time if the load is small so cycle time is not an issue for me. The machine also handles a 1 item load very well. I am very happy with the build of the machine although it is heavy. It took 4 guys to mount it on the pedestal. Solid sides, sturdy electric locked door. The 220V is great as it can heat the water very hot...very fast if needed. I just had my electric panel replaced last week,...the electrician glanced at the washer since it was at the end of a thick power cord and he mentioned that items that use 220 or 240 volts tend to last longer than those using 110V. First time I've heard of that. I hope others can comment about the size comparison with the super-sized machines. You can load the 6k machine full and expect clean clothes....See MoreUsed Miele Pricing? Quick replies needed! Part 2
Comments (40)Ok ... just when I thought I couldn't feel any more pathetic the iron thing happens :) I did mention I'm OCD and I have a "strange" love of laundry right? I did say it was a HUGE splurge. I iron a lot. I too own a Rowenta Steam that I love (also own a cheapie and it does not compare). Nothing presses as nice as lots of steam. My tea towels are mostly from Williams Sonoma although I have a collection of ones from Ulster Weavers (most bought in Bermuda at the Irish Linen Shop). They are just the best ever http://www.ulsterweavers.com/tea_towels_11/. I don't iron them because they necessarily need to be ironed ... I can't stand if they are not perfectly pressed folded just so in my drawer (OCD right?). I think of it as Martha Stewart like and not crazy like (LOL). I have a friend who begs me to stop ironing them. She says life is too short. I press bed sheets (pillow cases and top sheets) - how easy would that be with the rotary iron (bliss). I press table clothes and napkins - again hate doing this with a regular iron - so difficult. I actually iron most of my kids' shirts not because they are wrinkled I just like a perfectly smooth finish. I definitely press their collared shirts like polos, rugbys and button downs. The one thing I won't iron is my husband's dress shirts - we made that deal when we got married. I'll launder the shirts but I won't iron them. I'm too much of a perfectionist that one shirt takes me forever! My husband owns roughly 25 custom made dress shirts ... forget it :) We launder them as they cost a fortune and he wants to take good care of them - the dry cleaner would destroy them too quickly. Apparently you can use the rotary iron for shirts but I think it would take a lot of practice to master. Here is a review for it attached. I don't believe Miele has that return policy here. I've never heard of it and their website says nothing about it. I did read Larsi's adventure - what I took from what he wrote was that he loved the way the Electrolux worked he just liked the build quality of the Miele better. I never read where he said the Electrolux did a bad job. He even raved about the space in the dryer. He'd have to clarify if I'm wrong. I actually ruled out the Electrolux as I can't stand the doors (push to open is so stupid). I thank you all so much for listening to my torment but I'll pick - I'll have to eventually. I've thought about it much too hard and read way too much. My husband said we didn't think this hard about having children ... scary :) Here is a link that might be useful: Miele Rotary Iron review...See Morewhich one =) kenmore he5tv, lg tromm, whirlpool duet, miele w4840
Comments (9)Thank you for replies, they're highly appreciated. Our apartment is on the first floor. I've been to hhgregg yesterday to see LG and Duet in person. I liked both but still not 100% sure, they looked like plastic toy, especially LG's display and pedestal seem made of flimsy plastic. HE5tv vs. Duet, which one is better and why? (if I'm not mistaken, they're both manufactured by Whirlpool?) Does anyone own them, how do they work? Did you have to take to the repair? How often did it broke? How long have you owned them? Sorry for too many questions, I just want to rely on consumer reviews not a product description....See Morelatest thinking... Miele vs. Whirlpool?
Comments (25)"I think mrb is implying government intervention forcing us to go green." Is there actually any debate left about that? I'm for it, except.....early adopters certainly do pay through the nose. Observe the current lightbulb debate going on. I'm an "early adopter" of these things. They are so incredibly inferior there's really no room for debate. Yet I've paid hundreds for them over the past several years in my attempt to be a "good citizen". Now they're required....no alternative....See Morewhirlpool_trainee
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