Should I get Asko or Miele washer?

• Asko Washer:
  • Unique ability to fit into smaller areas
  • Only compact washer and dryer brand that makes stainless steel products
  • Offers two types of dryers: condensing dryer or energy efficient heat pump dryer
  • 22 1/2 inch depth
  • Stackable
  • Quiet
  • 1400 rpm spin speed
  • Multi-load automatic detergent dispenser
  • Makes only front load washers and dryers
  • Compact size holds 17 pounds of laundry
  • Not fully featured
  • No Wi-Fi
• Miele Washer:
  • Offers washers with auto-dispense feature
  • Auto-dispense feature works with any liquid detergent
  • Offers top load washers
  • Large drum size for fewer cycles
  • Special capabilities such as steam or allergy cycles
  • Wi-Fi compatibility

• Miele
  • Many users have had good experiences with Miele washers, with some reporting that their Miele washers have lasted for over 16 years with no issues.
  • Miele washers are gentle yet effective with clothes, and are noted to be excellent for fabric care.
  • However, some users have had experiences where their Miele washers have broken down after a few years and the parts were expensive to replace.
• Speed Queen
  • Some users have reported that their Speed Queen washers were rough on clothes and had issues with leaking oil.
  • Others have reported that their Speed Queen washers have been good and reliable.
• LG
  • One user reported that their LG washer worked just as well as their Miele washer but was much cheaper.
• Asko
  • One user reported that their Asko washer was a great workhorse with a large capacity, and did note that there were some unbalance issues with the newer models.
• Maytag
  • One user reported their Maytag washer was great, but that it sometimes ran on “1 min remaining” for 10-20 mins.
• Queen City
  • One user reported their Queen City washer was fantastic and cheaper than most other BIFL type washer dryer sets.
• Electrolux/Other Brands
  • Some users have reported mixed things on Electrolux and other brands in terms of reliability.

• Get Asko:
  • More reasonable pricing than Miele
  • Same aesthetics of the Miele units (covered fronts with no donut-hole glass doors)
• Get Miele:
  • Premium appliances with upgraded aesthetics in this particular location makes a lot of sense
  • Call to Miele USA confirmed that this product isn’t even sold in the U.S.

• Get Asko washer
  • Loved older model beyond
  • Capacity is great
  • No mold or mildew
  • No rubber ring
  • Lacked pause/soak button
  • Fast and fairly quiet
  • Counter height or stackable and 24” wide
  • Great customer service
• Get Miele washer
  • Has pause/soak button
  • Smaller washer size
  • Dryers are slow (ventless)

• Miele
  • Heat pump models are better than condenser models
  • Takes longer but does the job first try
  • Runs on 110 volt
• Asko
  • Hit or miss reliability
  • Vented dryer will perform much better
  • Distributed by Wolf, parts are kept for 20 years

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• Get the Asko W4086C Washing Machine:
  • It is energy efficient, has a Quattro Suspension System that makes the machine more stable and quieter when in use, and has a steel seal door which is cleaner and more hygienic than a traditional rubber door.
  • Costs $1599 (at time of publish).
  • Has a max spin speed of 1600rpm.
  • Has 21 wash programs.
  • Has a 2 year warranty.
  • Is Sensitive Choice Endorsed by the National Asthma Council Australia.
  • Has a slimmer design that fits into tighter spaces and looks more compact.
• Get the Miele WWD120 Washing Machine:
  • It is energy efficient and uses slightly more water (3L) per cycle than the Asko.
  • Costs $1699 (at time of publish).
  • Has a max spin speed of 1400rpm.
  • Has 12 wash programs.
  • Has a 2 year warranty.
  • Has a honeycomb drum which is a hexagonal sculptured surface that helps laundry move around gently without damaging the fibres.
  • Has a ProfiEco Motor which helps reduce electricity use and lessen noise for better performance.

• Miele
  • High rated for reliability according to Consumer Reports
  • Flex tray and cleans like a dream
  • Dries everything, and it’s quiet
• Asko
  • Buy the US version, not the European version
  • Less programming ingenuity than Miele
  • In-tub water softener

• Get an older analog top loader washer
  • More water and energy efficient than top loaders
  • Easy and cheap repair
  • Don’t need fabric softener
  • Use less detergent
• Get a front loader washer
  • More energy efficient and use less water than a top loader
  • No traditional rubber seal
  • Cleans better and is gentler on textiles
  • Internal onboard water heaters
• Get a Miele washer
  • Stainless steel tubs
  • Clean well
  • Longer parts availability
  • Don’t get moldy
  • Normal cycle is an hour, Express cycle is thirty minutes
  • Can get up to 170F on its own

• Bosch
  • Quiet and cleans well
  • Long cycles (135 minutes on average)
  • Features two options: off and on
  • Capable of being repaired
  • Third rack option
  • Recommended buy from Consumer Reports
• Miele
  • Quality and service both excellent
  • Third rack option
• Asko
  • Cleans well
  • Capable of being repaired

• Asko:
  • Stainless interior and spinner arms
  • Ability to do only the lower/upper part of the dishwasher
• Miele:
  • Drying system and popping the unit open after it’s done
  • Possible plastic water guides and arms
  • May break down more than Asko

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