Probably the least worst option unless you want to buy (very expensive) commercial/industrial models. The main downside to Miele that I'm aware of is that unli

Probably the least worst option unless you want to buy (very expensive) commercial/industrial models. The main downside to Miele that I'm aware of is that unlike other manufacturers they monopolise repairs, i.e. only Miele repairmen can repair Miele machines, AFAIK. Also while Miele machines are better built they still use short warranties. Here Miele claims to test their machines to 20 years equivalent use: http://www.miele.co.uk/domestic/washing-machines-1566.htm?mat=10199330&name=WDA101&PV=1#overlay-productBenefit=/domestic/2676.htm?mat=10199330&name=WDA101&info=200003575-ZPV http://www.miele.co.uk/domestic/washing-machines-1566.htm?ma... Yet they still only offer 2 years warranty as standard. IIRC they occasionally offer free 10 year warranties for brief periods for promotional purposes. So they sometimes put their money where their mouth is, but only occasionally.