# Miele washing machine

10 Hacker News commenters recommended Miele washing machine and 3 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 5 of 13 months. It meets the Hacker Approved badge rule.

**Verdict:** People recommend Miele washers for their solid build, long lifespan and well-designed interior, with bulk detergent cassettes for liquid detergent. Critics note repair costs and a start button that can be fiddly.

## Why people recommend it

- Solid build lasting many years (4 comments): "Speed Queen, Miele, Bosch, that sort of manufacturer tends to still make really solid stuff" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48549910)) "Miele once built washing machines that outlast 30 years." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49153016)) "they plan, develop and manufacture for 18 yrs lifetime" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49155812))
- Bulk liquid detergent cassettes (2 comments): "Miele's washing machines actually come with two additional cassettes that you can fill with your (liquid) detergent of choice." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45830997)) "That's how my Miele washing machine works and I love it." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45833874))

## What people warn about

- Repairs can be costly (1 comments): "every seven years it needs a repair costing £300 from Miele" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49422061))
- Start button press sensitivity (1 comments): "A washer which checks the "start" button multiple times, so if you press it too lightly, the panel changes to "running" state but the washing doesn't start." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46523055))
- Convoluted to use (1 comments): "it all seemed a bit convoluted" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45833946))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Speed Queen washing machine](https://hackerapproved.com/p/speed-queen-washing-machine.md): 25 recommend
- [LG washer/dryer](https://hackerapproved.com/p/lg-washer-dryer.md): 9 recommend
- [LG washing machine](https://hackerapproved.com/p/lg-washing-machine.md): 8 recommend
- [Samsung washing machine](https://hackerapproved.com/p/samsung-washing-machine.md): 6 recommend

## Where to get it

- [See price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Miele+washing+machine&tag=hackerapprove-20) (affiliate link)
- [Official site](https://www.miele.com/en/com/index.htm)

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Miele washing machine", https://hackerapproved.com/p/miele-washing-machine/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).