front load washing machine Electorlux 1.5K, speequeen $2k Miele $2.5k

6 years ago

Front loader machine died (Kitchen Aid was $1,500 12 years ago so bit upset about not hitting $100/ year amortization n the machine.) Dryer is fine by the way. I want to stay clear of plastic so some popular brands are more or less out. I am considering (1) Swedish based Mexican made Electrolux, at or about $1,500 (2) substantially more expensive but vastly superior Speed Queen at about $2,000 and (3) if I go for the American made Speed Queen, why not Miele, for only a few hundred dollars more - arguably the best domestic appliance maker on the planet. But, for the German one, I need to buy a dryer to as both the washer and dryer use the same 240 volt plug but the European made appliances use much less electricity and water, and are demonstrably superior in design and build quality, but you have to pay for it - but only a couple of hundred more than for the Speed Queen. Any ideas? Anyone have a Miele? Worth a few hundred more than Speed Queen? Anybody have an Electorlux?

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homepro01

6 years ago

AreBe,

You will get a ton of feedback on the Laundry Forum. There are quite a few threads that discuss these washers in detail. I own a Miele and would buy them again. My oldest one is almost 20years old and still going strong.

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dan1888
6 years ago
I use my Miele with my existing gas dryer.
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OK! Speed Queen, delivered and installed, all taxes, "in the house sitting where is needs to be with old machine gone" price: $2,812.57 - (Canadian) this one https://ca.speedqueen.com/products/front-load-washers.aspx?mn=AFNE9BSP113CW01#build-your-own Has induction motor! Wow! That is real - deal thinking -cap on engineering- 5 year all in warranty and designed for 20 years. Not denying Miele also has some real - deal engineering and I would admit Miele probably even a better build but not a tank like Speed Queen. Miele- excellent but too small for the 120 volt one, and quite a bit of money - I noted comment about doing laundry all weekend. It was at least $500 more and it was tiny. So it was out. Electrolux - suitable machine no doubt about it- more features- very easy to use controls- unlike 'guessing at kind of' on the SQ.. And Elctrolux has alight in it -kind of neat! - and steam clean - an excellent machine. and could be installed for at or about $1,200 all in. So why not Electrolux but Speed Queen? 1, Vastly and self- evidently better build quality; 2, This! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_motor
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AreBe
Original Author
6 years ago
for clarity - this Electrolux EFLS617SIW http://www.electroluxappliances.ca/Laundry-Appliances/Washing-Machines/Washers/EFLS617SIW/

This Speed Queen https://ca.speedqueen.com/products/front-load-washers.aspx

Miele washing machine https://www.miele.ca/en/c/washing-machines-1566.htm?mat=10203750&name=W_1753

BUT I MUST BUY a dryer with Miele : https://www.miele.ca/en/c/product-selection-of-tumble-dryers-1574.htm#7
AreBe
Original Author
6 years ago
Ah I will go to the LAUNDRY area for feedback thanks!
AreBe
Original Author
6 years ago
ah gas - I have gas in the house- so I run gas for the dryer and plug the laundry machine into the dryer plug and the gas dryer into the laundry plug! Hmm But I still need a new dryer then as mine is electric but I get the thinking .
Jo
6 years ago
I have both a Miele washing machine and a dryer and am very pleased with both. Can't compare to Electrolux or Speed Queen as I haven't had or seen/tested them. I can compare them with my old Bosch washer/dryer, but it's unfair competition since those were older models.

My washing machine has automatic detergent dispenser and I must say I LOVE that feature, but I see the models with Twindos are not available overseas. I also love that I have the option to use more water or add an extra rinse cycle. Overall they wash/dry very nicely :) If you're interested in anything in particular, I'd be happy to help.
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DrB477
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
If have a new Electrolux set. Was more like 1k each for washer and dryer than 1500. Work great in terms of actual cleaning and drying. Quiet and very little vibration. Can be installed with zero clearance and doors are reversible too.

Both the speed queen and Miele are fairly utilitarian looking too, which may or may not matter. For me, the laundry is open to the kitchen so it wanted it to look good and the Electrolux Grey color was perfect.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
6 years ago
Another very happy Miele owner. My second choice would be the Speed Queen.
homechef59
6 years ago
I've got SQ. I just bought another set for my rental unit over the detached garage. Replaced old FL Bosch that only lasted 12 years. Previously, I had the 240v European Bosch. They were really too small, but worked until I sold that house.

Everyone seems to want the FL with all the gee whiz settings. I've never used anything other than hot, cold and regular wash. Think about the basic, analog SQ TL and dryer. They just work, and work, and work. Sometimes you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Just a thought.

Try the laundry forum. Lots of info from the laundry obsessed. (I mean that in a good way.)
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AreBe
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6 years ago
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thanks for the tips. If I am silly enough to replace the perfectly fine dryer- not entirely my call on that one- then I think I am going with Miele as it may be worth the extra money for a vastly superior product. If I do not buy a new dryer then I think I am going with Electorlux and save $1,500 at least if not $2,000 but I will need to be prepared to go down this road in 10 years again.

Sears is going out of business in Canada so there may be deals to be had on Electolux. I know of a good developer friendly - warehouse looking like store just north of Toronto and I will check them out and along with Sears and see if someone gets me a very good value for money deal, sticking to the appliances listed above. (If I can get a Speed Queen for $500 more than electrolux - 50% more- then I am buying it all night and all day etc. as that would be the best value etc.)
M
6 years ago
We have had Electrolux (W & D) for maybe a good 5 years now. They work. Been better than the Maytag I had earlier. But it's not an appliance I would get excited about, either.

A few small plastic piece have broken. No big deal, and I could actually fix them with a dab of glue and nobody would know. It's purely cosmetic. I just can't be bothered.

Hopefully, we'll still get many more years of use out of these two appliances. But I obviously have no way of telling.

The main thing that sold us on the Electrolux was that at the time it had the biggest capacity of any washer, and the dryer can easily dry big blankets and sheets. With little kids, that's somewhat important. If your household doesn't have this requirement, then obviously your answer would be different.
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