Miele washing mashine isn't like it used to be

[WestCoastWanderer]

My bro, parents, grandparents, and myself owns a Miele washing machine. In fact, our first Miele was the W3033 from decades ago, lasted a good ten years solid 'til it gave up.

I got my own place last year and bit the bullet to buy a WDA110. It's still Miele quality and all, but a few things rub me the wrong way compared to the old one.

Yeah, the suspension doesn't feel as rock solid, and the out-of-balance detection is nowhere near as sharp. Had a scare where it tried to spin a towel load all wonky and the drum scratched the heck out of the glass door.

The doors aren't metal anymore, it's like the company is cutting corners

So many features are missing. Is it just me, or has Miele been cheapened off? Does anyone feel the same way?

 

[localtrader]

Totally get where you're coming from, I had the W3033 too and that thing was a tank. The newer ones look the part but, some of the old school sturdiness feels kinda dialed back.

 

[5udsMast3r]

Absolutely, I've seen the same thing with the newer Miele models. I had an old W3033 as well, that thing was tough as nails. The newer versions seem to be made with lighter materials and more plastic components, and the balance control just isn't as precise. They're still good machines, but they don't have that solid, heavy-duty feel they once had. You're definitley not alone in thinking this

 

[Cleanasawhistle]

Not only Miele washing machines, but most of the brands are also not what they used to be. I remember when i was little my grandparents were using washing machine for 30-ish years, and they were still going strong. Nowadays we can only pray for them to last 10 years.