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I've wasted so much time on washing machines over the years. If you run them enough, they do break, especially if you buy the "newish" Samsung type of front loa

by sgt 2y ago

I've wasted so much time on washing machines over the years. If you run them enough, they do break, especially if you buy the "newish" Samsung type of front loader washing machine. They're made in China and poorly built. One day my wife was doing the laundry and the "spider" (metal arm holding the drum) broke clean off. Then I dismantled the whole machine, cleaned it up (never been cleaner), and replaced the spider the following day. Then while I was at it, I figured I should probably replace the bearings as a preventative measure. One of them was seriously stuck. Also requires a few trips back and forth because I don't know which bearing it is until it's out. You wouldn't believe how clean this machine is now, it's a beauty - some internal parts had corroded so I sanded it nicely, and did an internal paint job. Nobody will appreciate this. Eventually I fixed it up completely but by then my wife had already bought a new washing machine. Another SAMSUNG! FFS.

cesaref 2y ago
Here in europe we have Miele who make various white goods, and their washing machines are designed to actually last, rather than fail once the guarantee has run out. I think they plan for 20+ years lifetime. Our one is getting on for 18 years old now, and has had no issues, or for that matter, any indication of problems. https://www.mieleusa.com/e/washing-machines-1015696-c https://www.mieleusa.com/e/washing-machines-1015696-c
- blitzar 2y ago
  Just about to throw out my 2nd Miele washing machine in 10 years. Tempted to go for something cheap and throw it out every 2 years and save a lot of money.
  - cesaref 2y ago
    Sounds like you are either very unlucky, or have a useage pattern (or install problem) that is triggering issues. I'd definitely try and work out why they failed before pulling the trigger on another machine, no matter what the make, unless of course the failures are obviously defects, in which case i'd be complaining to Miele and seeing what they can do about it.
    - sgt 2y ago
      He should - those Miele's aren't exactly cheap.
- sgt 2y ago
  We actually ended up buying a Miele. It's extremely heavy.

by sgt 2y ago

cesaref 2y ago

Here in europe we have Miele who make various white goods, and their washing machines are designed to actually last, rather than fail once the guarantee has run out. I think they plan for 20+ years lifetime. Our one is getting on for 18 years old now, and has had no issues, or for that matter, any indication of problems. https://www.mieleusa.com/e/washing-machines-1015696-c https://www.mieleusa.com/e/washing-machines-1015696-c

blitzar 2y ago
Just about to throw out my 2nd Miele washing machine in 10 years. Tempted to go for something cheap and throw it out every 2 years and save a lot of money.
- cesaref 2y ago
  Sounds like you are either very unlucky, or have a useage pattern (or install problem) that is triggering issues. I'd definitely try and work out why they failed before pulling the trigger on another machine, no matter what the make, unless of course the failures are obviously defects, in which case i'd be complaining to Miele and seeing what they can do about it.
  - sgt 2y ago
    He should - those Miele's aren't exactly cheap.
sgt 2y ago
We actually ended up buying a Miele. It's extremely heavy.