Miele WKH 130 WPS

Bad quality & service – Machine was bought in 2016 for almost $3K. Lasts 20 years they said! Dont get sucked in by this empty promise. And dont be fooled by the service either. Miele service never follow-up despite commitment to do so. Had to go to a third party to get an opinion on what had failed & likely cost of repair. So after 7 years I have a failed piece of junk,… Read more

many empty promises and a hefty cost to repair the machine. Good luck with your purchase deliberations.

MIELE WASHING MACHINE FAILS – I've just had my Miele washing machine (Model WKH130 WPS) serviced due to the fault code F0212 displayed, only to be told by the service guy exactly what the fault is. I knew what the fault was and mentioned this when booking the Miele service at a cost of $179.00. He advised me that the DOS pump system needs to be replaced at a cost of $938.00. … Read more

I lived in Singapore for over 16 years and purchased a Miele Washing Machine which I had for 12 years. This washing machine never failed and was used every day for those 12 years. and never missed a beat. It was because of the perfect performance and trouble free record that I purchased another Miele Washing Machine when I moved back to Australia. My new washing machine was purchased only in March 2018. Oh, by the way I'm also a Set For Life Customer 2744345 too. I thought loyalty goes both ways, but apparently not with Miele!!

It’s obvious the quality and standards have definitely declined over the years. My new Miele Washing Machine is a true indication that the "MIELE BRAND" is failing to meet the high standards and performance of years ago. Definitely reconsider when considering purchasing any Miele products.

A lemon and bad Miele service too – This machine was bought in Sep2015, the dispenser stopped working in Oct2015. Yes after 1 month! Then the service guy came and then said the parts needs to come from overseas so i waited till Nov15 and heard nothing and they apparently said the part was with technician on van and I still heard nothing until Dec15, then I rang up service then I… Read more

have being told they will replace the machine on 29th Dec 2015. Then after 2 years and 2 weeks Dec2017, immediately the warranty finished for the replacing machine, the machine with faulty code F0214, this time Miele honored the warranty and replaced the faulty electric panels. Now Jul2019 , this machine broke down again this time is F0212, i complaint to Miele and i being told to agree to pay $179 call out fees and technician will assess and tell me issue. I totally dont get it how can the code displayed and they cant tell me what problem it is. It is like forced me to agree to pay $179 before agree to tell me what was the problem. I required them for full refund , they refused it. I am now in the process collecting all evidence to go fair trading because an average life expectancy for a washing machine is 12-20 years, within nearly 4 years and 3 faults for a premium price of $2679, is it fair to a customer? Do i get what I paid for? Plus how much time i have to take time off to deal with this?!

Not Worth the Money – Disappointed. Although economical with both water and electricity, I only use about 5 of the programs. Ran perfectly until 2 months after warranty expired. Regularly cleaned the machine and then halfway through a load, an alarm sounded to 'call service' regarding 'waterproof system'. There was a 2 week delay before I could get service. It was… Read more

repaired but 1 year later the same problem has occurred. Not impressed as I had my last machine for over 25 years and with a family of 6 I needed a reliable product.

Not my favourite – I purchased Miele washer dryer combo in 2016 and have been disappointed with both. The washer is quite, efficient and the twindos system is useful, although expensive detergent. I find that I use very few of the washing functions though. My whites are typically grey in one or two washes and the need to do hygiene cleans constantly is a pain. Today… Read more

was the last straw as I pulled out the fabric softener drawer which I rarely use and found it to be full of mould. The design is such that it has many small crevices and inaccessible areas, making it very difficult to clean. It was really quite disgusting. I had so soak it in bleach for a period of time. I also found the water sits in the rim of the washer and mould growth is a problem here also. I have had front loaders before and never had a problem with this. I just feel it is a design flaw that makes your machine smell and it is extremely difficult to clean. I am surprised at how disappointed I am with what is supposed to be a quality brand. I have also had to replace the twindos system once already, under warranty, due to system fault. Will be returning to my preferred LG brand when I offload this set up.

Best washing machine I've ever owned – We've owned many washing machines over the years and this unit it the best so far. Love the TWINDOS system which means we don't need to put washing powder in each load. It autodoses from a reservoir. Very configurable, quiet and the clothes come out clean and almost dry. We bought this in a package with the TKD450WP Heat pump dryer which is also a fantastic unit. Installation was taken care of by Miele and they did a great job.  Show details

excellent washing machine – The Miele washing machine is very gentle in washing. It cleans the clothes and rinse the clothes very well. There are different washing settings to choose suits different clothing conditions. It is very quiet when running. The digital setting is very easy to use. I really like it cleans the clothing well and not wear out the clothes.  Show details

This is a very good washing machine – I am generally very happy with my purchase, the best part is that I don't need to load it with detergent and fabric softener for most of the programs. It perfectly adds up required amount of detergent and softener and I haven't noticed any stain left on the clothes after the wash.  Show details

My second Miele washing machine and I love it – My first Miele I had for 10 years and sold only due to moving to new place. Now I got new one again and I love it. Clothes are always clean. Doesn't use too much water. Works quiet while spinning (but must be well balanced). I remember that with my old one, I had to regulate legs occasionally to keep it well balanced.  Show details

Doesn't use much water – I love this front loader. It washes better than my old top loader and uses a third of the water saving me on water bills. Would highly recommend it!!! My Mum is considering purchasing one also. I wont let anyone near it and even though I hate having to wash I love how I don't have to pre-soak the majority of clothing because it has many different cycles to suit all the different types of washing loads.  Show details

Good Quality Washing Machine With Excellent Washing Results – Our Miele WKH130WPS is a replacement for an ASKO washing machine that was twenty years old and on the way out. We have always had front loader washing machines and this is our third front loader after a Hoover and the ASKO. As you can imagine we were happy with the ASKO after twenty years mainly problem free and solid service. When we looked… Read more

for a new ASKO front loader we found ASKO has a new owner Gorenje Group, Slovenia. We looked at Miele as they have a very good reputation for the quality of their products and washing results. Researching on the internet and reviews confirmed this. But they are expensive.

The Miele holds a decent size load, is very quiet in operation and the TwinDos is a good feature dispensing exactly the right amount of detergent for the load size and degree of soiling. You can use any liquid washing detergent with the TwinDos system and you still have the option to use washing powder via the draw if you wish. The spin speed is very high thus reducing the amount of time to dry the clothes. There is a washing program for all material types. Some of the programs are quite long taking around two hours which may not suit some people especially those who are use to the relatively quick programs of top loaders. However it does have a quick power wash program and express twenty program. Both of which work well. Whatever is washed comes out clean when using the appropriate program.

As we have always had front loaders we are well aware of the requirement to:

1/ Prevent excessive suds formation by not to over dosing with washing powder. Use front loader washing powder only. The TwinDos works well in this respect by not overdosing and if you have very soft water the amount the TwinDos dispenses can be reduced.

2/ After washing leave the door slightly ajar and wipe the door seal down to remove any water that remains in the folds of the door seal (the door seal design is superior on ASKO machines and doesn't have folds). Leaving the door ajar allows the drum to ventilate when not in use therefore stop any odour forming particularly so in hot and humid climates (we live in QLD). Top loaders are better in this respect as the drum is better ventilated even with the lid closed.

3/ Use a hot wash of at least 75°C once a week (we do towels) to keep the drum clean. The washing machine has a maintenance program (hygiene wash) which will tell you when it is required to be run if you have not had enough high temperature washes.

The above three points are also detailed in the operation instructions.

Overall we are very happy with our Miele washing machine. The build quality is excellent, it is quiet in operation and washing always comes out clean. We hope to get a good twenty years of solid and trouble free service.

Amazing Washing Machine and Energy Efficient – Does a great job at washing both heavy and delicates. Large enough to wash bedding and spins extremely fast which makes drying much easier. Easy installation and setup, instructions are very simple to follow. Only runs on cold water and heats itself which is another cost saving. Am considering Miele products for my home after this great experience.  Show details

Worth the price – After deciding to part with my 20yo Bosch I took the plunge to purchase this Miele washing machine and very impressed! This machine is whisper quiet, has lots of washing programs and options and I'm actually really sold now on the TwinDos system. Only challenge is that washing a few times each day (and with cold water), we regularly need to do… Read more

a 'hygiene' wash as suggested by the machine.

Will be most curious to see if this lasts for 20 years to justify its price but so far so good

Ultimate washing machine - worth the expense – After doing a lot of research on washing machines, despite the hefty price tag, I finally decided to invest in a Miele and I couldn't be happier. There is just no comparison between this machine and my previous Maytag front loader. My clothes have never been cleaner and even stubborn body odours are removed. It is so so super quiet and the… Read more

clothes smell so fresh, I think my clothes will definitely last longer.

The twindos feature is so handy and convenient, it is a definite must!!!