Ours is playing up and I've never been overly happy with it.
It was bought for an extended guarantee which has been used too often and is soon to run out so a new one is required.
Any real world experiences?
Looks not important but full size and freestanding are erequirements.
Energy efficient is also key.
Cheers
Tim
Bosh
Don't go near SMEG
nearly all kitchen appliances have only a 5 year life span
Lots seem to use the same internal components nowadays so not sure how different they really are. FWIW I had bad experience with LG white goods and since have always bought Siemens (on grounds I really want Miele but can't afford them) and all have been bombproof for a few years now (both dishwasher and washing machine) and there's usually a free 5 years warranty on offer online. Have been happy and will continue to use them in future...
LOL - it's a SMEG!
Happy to pay Miele money as they are worth it in the long run
Don't Bother save your money and buy a Bosh
I asked the opinion of the local appliance supplier and repairer, a one-man-band and neighbour. Obviously he sells a range and sees them when they break. He said 'Miele, and you'll probably never need to call me out'.
It was good enough that we bought a Miele washing machine a few years later.
I got a Miele dishwasher off ebay for £70.
Can't fault it.
I would buy all Miele appliances if I could afford it.
I agree about Smeg, bought a range a few years ago and it was rubbish.
Bought a Bosch last year and frankly you can barely hear it, cleans stuff very well and has an express program that does everything in 1hr20mins....... Great piece of kit.
Miele obviously.
Generally they offer at least a 5 year warranty.
My washing machine has a 10 year one!
Miele do a 5 year warrenty at present so I'll go shopping for one that ticks those boxes.
My Miele washing machine broke a few days out of warrenty albeit it was an easy fix replacing a water inlet valve. It was my fault as we had it connected to a hot water feed from our solar panel.
Bosch are great, but our local curry's had a NEFF intergrated model reduced from £600 to £329 but had to wait a while from delivery from NEFF.
Whirlpool are also well rated in 'which' we found that IKEA dishwashers are made by whirlpool so instead of buying a £400 model it actually cost £249 from the same thing (integrated model).
My uncle works for a big electrical retailer and recommends Bosch first, then Whirlpool (much cheaper!) and Zanussi too.
If money is very tight the curry's own brand is actually a Kenwood and costs £220 I think.