Which washing machine is better, Asko or Miele?

When choosing washing machines, many people opt for higher-priced models. This often leads to the question: which automatic machine is more reliable: Asko or Miele? Both brands are well-known, and both have numerous positive reviews. Let's try to figure out which brand to choose and why.

Comparison of Asko and Miele washing machines

Today, a washing machine is a necessary accessory in every home. Consumers are choosing a machine wisely, trying to understand the pros and cons of each model in advance. Manufacturers Asko and Miele offer high-quality and reliable equipment, but which brand is better?

Miele is a German company whose products are known for their reliability, eco-friendliness, and ease of use. Their washing machines are assembled by hand in Germany or Poland. The Miele brand does not strive to reduce the cost of equipment, therefore it uses only high-quality materials in production.

Washing machines of the German brand have several features:

• The patented drum design ensures gentle care for all types of fabrics;
• unusually high centrifuge rotation speed – up to 1800 rpm;
• unique Quick Power technology, which allows you to deal with any dirt in one cycle, lasting less than 60 minutes;
• Power Wash system, which uses water and electricity as economically as possible;
• TwinDos technology, which ensures the dosing of detergent during the washing process.

Asko machines are manufactured in Sweden. The manufacturer also spares no expense on materials, striving to produce the highest quality products. Various innovative technologies are used in the creation of these machines, resulting in powerful functionality. Strict quality control is maintained at all stages of assembly.

Before being released to the market, each Asko model is tested for a working life of up to 10,000 hours, which corresponds to 20 years of home use of the device.

Swedish cars have their own characteristics:

• The unique Quattro design features four shock absorbers, ensuring maximum spin speed with minimal wear and tear on the equipment;
• The patented ActivDrum and specially shaped blades provide the best balance and the most gentle treatment even for delicate fabrics
• the absence of a drum cuff, which increases the level of hygiene - dirt and water do not accumulate in the seal;
• The SensiSave system helps save resources by automatically calculating how much water to add to the tank based on the load volume.

The tub and drum of all Asko and Miele washing machines are made of stainless steel, significantly increasing the service life of the equipment. Both brands equip their machines with inverter motors, which are characterized by minimal noise and vibration.

Asko and Miele washing machines aren't as common in Russia as other brands. Therefore, repair difficulties can arise in both cases. You can always order parts online – the cost and availability of parts for Asko and Miele machines are roughly the same. You just need to find a qualified technician who is well-versed in the operation of washing machines.

The reliability of washing machines from both brands has been proven over the years, so when choosing between Asko and Miele, it's worth comparing the characteristics of specific models.

For example, let's compare a similarly priced washing machine—$659—to the Miele WEA025 WCS, priced at $599. The Swedish model can wash up to 8 kg of laundry at a time, while the German model can wash up to 7 kg. They both have the same maximum spin speed—up to 1400 rpm.

Among the advantages:

• the ability to add more items after the wash cycle has started;
• Automatic loading control function;
• Possibility of installation in furniture or under a tabletop thanks to the removable cover.

What makes the Asko W2084.WP stand out? Advantages:

• the highest energy efficiency class – “A+++”;
• more compact dimensions than the Miele WEA025 WCS, with a larger drum capacity;
• Quattro system, providing maximum tank support and less wear on the machine.

The washing machines look stylish and will fit into any interior. Machines from both brands are fully protected against leaks, and the warranty on Asko and Miele equipment is 2 years. The number of washing programs and additional options in the models is approximately the same: Asko has 15 modes, Miele – 12.

It's hard to say definitively which brand wins, Asko or Miele. Both manufacturers strive to achieve the highest quality in their washing machines, skimping on materials, implementing the latest technologies, and maintaining complete control at every stage of assembly. Both Asko and Miele have long proven to consumers that their appliances are the best on the market.

Miele's advantage is its 2-in-1 washing machines (with a drying function). Asko doesn't offer such machines; you can only buy a separate washing machine and dryer. Therefore, if you need a machine that dries clothes simultaneously, choose a German manufacturer.

Which cars are more expensive?

The price of the equipment can dispel any remaining doubts about choosing between Asko and Miele. After all, why overpay when the washing machines are identical in functionality, capacity, wash quality, repairability, and energy consumption? Let's compare the differences in the prices of these machines.

The cheapest Miele machine costs $599. For that price, you can get a modern washing machine with a capacity of up to 7 kg, a sophisticated programming system, numerous options and add-ons, and the ability to reload and automatically weigh laundry. The lowest-priced machine in the Asko line is $659, and its advantage is an 8 kg drum. Otherwise, it's on par with the Miele.

If a minimum 8 kg load capacity is required, the Miele machine will cost from $749, which is ninety dollars more than the Asko machine. Based on this, we can conclude that the German brand's machine is 13-14% more expensive than its Swedish counterparts.

   

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