Miele longevity.????
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Comments (37)whiterosesinbloom I purchased my Whirlpool dishwasher thru Costco, (which I have bought a lot of our appliances through Costco over the years) and never needed their concierge service. I called the Costco concierge hotline to give that a go, they did basically just work as a liason between me and Whirlpool so if it were under the warranty you are correct in that it may have been easier to just call Whirlpool directly but I also wanted to test out Costco's support as I have heard rave reviews. It was a good experience but hold times are super long waiting for a call I tried 3-4 different times before finally leaving a callback number and they called me back in 20 minutes or so and I am indeed getting replacement racks for free. I have not received them yet but did get a shipping confirmation that they are en route. We have tried re-rack multiple times and was not flawless it's sort of a better than nothing approach but if we can we'd rather just replace the racks even if we had to pay as long as the part is still available. Our prior dishwasher that was the issue we replaced them a few times but eventually the model was obsolete and the few parts left went way up in price where it was cheaper to just buy an affordable newer dishwasher....See MoreDoes More Washer Weight = Increased Longevity?
Comments (19)I think we usually end up with car analogies because, like washing mahines, they are pretty universal. Most people own one, and even the few who do not know what one is and at the least the basics of how it works. Better that then if I were to use an anology that referred to assembly code or nuclear fusion or silicon conductivity that most people would say "huh?" to. Anyway, your statement "Bottom line is - concrete can crack / cast iron will not" I am sorry to say, is about as wrong as wrong can be. Cast iron is one of the most brittle of metals and is very prone to stress and temperature fracturing (like the cracked blocks from overheated engines of yesteryear :-). If quality of materials were really the issue they'd be using a high-tensile steel counter weight, which would be significantly stronger. It would cost more, to be sure, but would worth bragging about in a washing machine (or maybe tungsten carbide, if they really wanted to brag). :) P.S. That "on-line article" sounds suspiciously like a Miele brochure to me. Now they wouldn't be biased, would they? LOL!...See MoreIs Speed Queen best choice for longevity??
Comments (16)Hi mamalinda, As an actual owner of Speed Queen front loader and washer, I thought I'd better offer my two cents. We also had the Maytag Neptunes, first generation. Loved them, despite the well-known mildew issue. When the washer started making bad sounds in 2008, at 9 plus years, we knew repairs would be costly. We also wanted longevity. We considered both Miele and Speed Queen. Cost of Miele was too too much. We also liked the warranty for SQ. Then, after using washer for 6 times, repair was needed. Repair shop couldn't get what they needed from SQ. One other reason we chose SQ is that they are made in the US. We assumed getting parts would not be a problem. They shipped the first replacement stainless spin basket in a flimsy cardboard box. Then, after 30 days of no washer, it took a letter to the CEO for any action. SQ offered to junk our washer and refund our money or replace the washer. Regretfully, we took the replacement washer. Also, when we had problems, there is no toll-free number to call for help. Engineers answered calls. No one would step up. As for longevity, I think the machines will last a long time. We don't plan on moving any time soon, but if we ever do, the one thing we will leave behind is the washer and dryer. Our clothes, towels and linens wear like never before. This did not happen with the Neptunes. I mostly use cold water and hangs things to dry when I can. Just like at the laundromat, the dryer has no moisture sensor. I must use a timer to catch things before they fry. Our bath towels pucker from the intense heat and I use the lowest setting possible. Yadda, yadda, yadda. At the time, Consumer Reports was not thrilled with SQ, but we didn't put much faith in their assessment, as they never liked Subzero refrigerators. And, our Subzero fridge has been bulletproof. I would not own another product from Speed Queen. I wish I had heard from actual SQ owners with their experience. Hope this helps....See MoreSaying goodbye to Miele :l Miele Optima Dishwasher leaking
Comments (44)Well the Miele is working again :) Thank goodness my hubby is handy. When he gets some extra time he will take the old pump apart and see what went wrong ( it had to be a seal). Giving some thought to why would the seal go so soon, I am considering using powder detergent, instead of the Finish Powerball tabs. I did notice the last time I picked them up from Costco, the tabs are more concentrated now. The box claims 8x more concentrated. I am wondering if this could possibly be an issue. Since I have whole house softener, I thought I would programme the rinse agent to 2, instead of the default to 3. I will start there, since I can't remember the days before tab detergents, anymore. I think I will give Miele support a call tomorrow. I have read and re-read how to use the built-in softener, but I am a tad unsure how it really works with a whole house softener. I have my machine hooked-up to soft cold water. I live in an area with terribly hard water. 60 plus grains. I truly doubt I should programme the machine for 60 grains because of the whole house softener. As anyone who has a whole house softener, there can be days when the water is less soft (just before regeneration). I have never had any glass nor crystal etch in my machine with either powder nor tabs. I am pleased the machine is once again working. I just now have to play with detergent and rinse agent to find a happy medium of sparkling without eating my machine seals....See Morelarsi_gw
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