Miele washing machine
Hacker ApprovedRanked 2 of 5 washing machines by recommenders
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.
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.
13 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 10
- criticize it
- 3
- approval share
- 77%
Recommended in 5 of 13 months
- November 2025: recommended
- December 2025: recommended
- January 2026: not recommended
- February 2026: not recommended
- March 2026: recommended
- April 2026: not recommended
- May 2026: not recommended
- June 2026: recommended
- July 2026: not recommended
- August 2026: recommended
- September 2026: not recommended
- October 2026: not recommended
- November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)
Why it carries the badge
- 10 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, met.
- 3.3 recommenders for every criticNeeds 2 to 1 or better, met.
- Recommended in 5 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, met.
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What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Solid build lasting many years
“Speed Queen, Miele, Bosch, that sort of manufacturer tends to still make really solid stuff”
Comment from 16 Jun 2026 in “Hetzner Price Adjustment (June 15th, 2026)” “Miele once built washing machines that outlast 30 years.”
Comment from 3 Aug 2026 in “More German than many Germans” “they plan, develop and manufacture for 18 yrs lifetime”
Comment from 3 Aug 2026 in “More German than many Germans” - Comment from 30 Dec 2025 in “Hacking Washing Machines (39C3) [video]”
Bulk liquid detergent cassettes
“Miele's washing machines actually come with two additional cassettes that you can fill with your (liquid) detergent of choice.”
Comment from 6 Nov 2025 in “I was right about dishwasher pods and now I can prove it [video]” “That's how my Miele washing machine works and I love it.”
Comment from 6 Nov 2025 in “I was right about dishwasher pods and now I can prove it [video]”
What people warn about
Each mark is one comment
Repairs can be costly
“every seven years it needs a repair costing £300 from Miele”
Comment from 24 Aug 2026 in “New EU-wide product repair rules come into force” Start button press sensitivity
“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.”
Comment from 7 Jan 2026 in “The Big Regression” Convoluted to use
“it all seemed a bit convoluted”
Comment from 6 Nov 2025 in “I was right about dishwasher pods and now I can prove it [video]”
Other washing machines people recommend
The four most recommended other washing machines, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Queen washing machine | 25 | 6 | 81% | 8 | 10 yrs6 owners | Approved |
| Miele washing machineThis page | 10 | 3 | 77% | 5 | — | Approved |
| LG washer/dryer | 9 | 1 | 90% | 3 | 8 yrs6 owners | — |
| LG washing machine | 8 | 9 | 47% | 4 | 1.5 yrs4 owners | — |
| Samsung washing machine | 6 | 8 | 43% | 5 | — | — |
What people said
10 of the 13 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“every seven years it needs a repair costing £300 from Miele”
“they plan, develop and manufacture for 18 yrs lifetime”
“Miele once built washing machines that outlast 30 years.”
“Speed Queen, Miele, Bosch, that sort of manufacturer tends to still make really solid stuff”
“I was amazed how well designed and ergonomic the inside of the machine is.”
“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.”
“Solid machines all around even after years of use.”
“it all seemed a bit convoluted”
“That's how my Miele washing machine works and I love it.”
“Miele's washing machines actually come with two additional cassettes that you can fill with your (liquid) detergent of choice.”
Counts come from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026. How we count. Report a mistake.