Miele Novotronic W1918A Front Load Washer

Pros: Heat Boost feature, excellent drying capability, saves detergent and water
Cons: machine is pricey, optional pedestal is useless

THIS REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2002. AFTER FOUR YEARS OF OWNING THE MACHINE AN UPDATE WAS DESPERATELY NEEDED. BECAUSE SO MUCH INFORMATION NEEDED TO BE ADDED, I HAVE COMPLETELY REWRITTEN IT. We bought a Miele Novotronic approximately ...

Pros: German Quality, Solidly Built, Cleans and rinses very thoroughly.
Cons: Requires 220V hook-up, Difficult to interrupt a cycle.

GERMAN QUALITY

Everyone knows that Germany produces some of the finest and most coveted automobiles in the world. Beautiful cars that perform exceptionally well, lead the industry in safety and engineering, and set standards by which...

Pros: It actually *cleans* the laundry.
Cons: Yes, it is expensive. And you need a 220V outlet.

Since I first came to this country 12 years ago, I have been wondering how Americans can live with their laundry results. I could not believe it when I opened an American top loader for the first time and saw that it is just a huge bowl full of water and...

Pros: Cleaning Ability, Efficiency, Quietness, Frugality
Cons: Needs a 220V NEMA-14R Receptacle

I've been using my Miele washer for over three years now, and have never regretted my purchase. This machine is wonderful!

First off, this machine gets clothes squeaky clean yet is very gentle. Instead of relying on heavy agitation, lots of...

Pros: Does everything well
Cons: sticker shock

What Mercedes-Benz did for cars, the Miele Novotronic has done for washing machines: efficient, well-engineered, and does what a washing machine is supposed to do without loads of soap and a minimum of H2O: gets clothes clean.

My first...

Pros: wash quality, style, economy of use (electricity, water, detergent)
Cons: Expensive (but worth it), less spacious

I love this machine. It washes beautifully, it is stylish, and it treats clothes well. It is economical with electricity, water and detergent (uses just a third of the detergent other washers seem to use). It is quiet, so I use the delay start feature to ...

Pros: Cleans well, quiet, energy efficient, reliable... what more can you want?
Cons: Pricey (but worth it)

We purchased our Miele washer and dryer a while ago, and I can't say enough good things about it. Our energy bills (especially for gas, since it is more efficient in its hot water use) went down by HALF when we installed it. It is located just around...

Pros: many options & uses least amount of water 13.6 gal. per load.
Cons: high purchase price

The Miele Washer and Dryer I have had for a year is the best appliance experience ever....no regrets at all. Expensive up front but I feel I got what I needed. Unfortunately most sales personal at appliance stores did know half or what they should...

Pros: Clean clothes
Many useful cycles
Very low water consumption
Cons: Expensive
220 V circuit required

We've owned our Miele washer for over 10 years.   It was the smartest buy we made in terms of clothes washers.  I had lived for a year in Europe, in a small apartment, and learned about how European washers worked.   They use ...

Pros: Environmentally conscious machine, Cleaning ability
Cons: Length of cycles - LONG!

Okay, so I bragged about my Miele vacuum cleaner, now it is time to write about my Miele W/D.

People often complain that these high-end appliances are expensive. They are--but for a good reason. Durability and quality. The American...

Pros: cleaning ability, robust build quality
Cons: machine height

I am a sucker for german made build quality and engineering. Last year we bought a Miele vacuum cleaner and it has exceeded our expectations, so when my wife's sensitivity to laundry detergent and fabric softeners began to increase we decided to evaluate...