Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

[Tango24]

I can remember reading on the site that buying second hand washing machines is not recommended except possibly for the higher quality brands. Would this apply to the Miele 404 plus? A second hand one is being offered by a colleague at work, but I’m struggling to find a review of this model online.

[don]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Hi

Miele W404 plus produced between 2003-04 5kg 1300 spin speed with honeycomb drum for enhanced fabric care.

Very well made appliance from the Miele stable, should be good for about 20 years. The cabinet should still look like almost new at that age. If the drum runs nice and smooth by hand and on fast spin then it’s probably worth a punt.

Just bear in mind that while you have a superbly built machine which is better than anything currently made it could still go wrong and Miele parts are not cheap.

Link for the instruction manual here

HTH 🙂

Don

Depends how much you are prepared to pay compared to the asking price.

[Tango24]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Thanks Don. I didn’t realise it was already at least 10 years old!

[don]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Hi

A ten year old Miele for about £150 will last a darn sight longer than a £200 new appliance.

Don

[Tango24]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Better bet than Bosch WAQ283S0GB?

[don]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

I would expect the Bosch to last up to 8 years, so it would be time to toss a coin on this scenario.

Don

[Tango24]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Thanks

[don]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Your’e welcome 😀

Don

[paulinroyton]

Re: Second Hand Miele Washing Machine

Hi. I have a miele w731 from 1986. Just replaced the shock absorbers and the machine is great. Hoping to get a few more years out of the machine.

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