Miele W 3740 washing machine user-feedback
I get lots of feedback from people who’ve read my washing machine reviews which is great. I received one the other day from Paul who’s given me permission to quote him. After reading my Miele W 3740 washing machine review Paul decided to buy a Miele and these are his thoughts.
Hi Andy,
Just to let you know we have the W3740! Bought last Thursday and installed last Friday! And it’s absolutely great. The only criticism I can find is something you just have to get used to: the door won’t open unless the machine is switched on… You just have to get off your butt and empty the machine as soon as it’s finished… But otherwise, it’s a dream! [I mentioned this minor inconvenience in my review]
Operation couldn’t be easier, everything feels sturdy, high quality, very very very quiet (we sometimes can’t tell the difference between the washing machine and the baby) and the
technology that’s hidden behind the ‘traditional’ facade is impressive. I wouldn’t really call it ‘traditional’ but rather ‘no frills’. I can’t believe I’m getting so excited about a washing
machine…Thanks again for your website, it was a great help! You sure you don’t
have any shares in Miele?Cheers,
Paul
I emailed Paul back assuring him I don’t have Miele shares 
and asked if I could use his email as a users review -
Not at all! Do go ahead. There’s another two strong points in favour of the Miele and other quality brands which you have mentioned, but I would like to emphasise: first of all, the false economy of the cheap option. Our washer/dryer was somewhere in the region of 350 pound. It died on us after not even four years. The Miele is built to last at least five times as long, but only costs a bit more than double the price of the Hotpoint.
And then there’s the one that most people don’t get: awareness of using this planet’s resources. I won’t get on my high green horse, but… just think of what you’re throwing away with five cheap washing machines, compared to just the one ‘dear’ one.
All the best and keep up the good work,
Paul
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Written By Washerhelp on February 15th, 2008 with
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Duncan Parish
#1. February 21st, 2008, at 5:56 PM.
Hi Andy.
Yep, I read your review on the Miele W3740. Your mind works like mine. I’d been looking for a good machine for three days, this site, that site, lots of spiel…But …. and then I found your site. Look no further - You are spot on, the W3740 is a good machine.
Your review is vastly superior to the Which Report - which was very poor, and did not say anything really. Their points system needs to be re- considered for quality and reliability and IMHO noise / intrusive vibration issues. The important stuff is fuzszy and hearsay on their reviews.
We had to have a new machine promptly as a replacement for our Asea Cylindra 11000, a very tough act to follow. The Asea needs a new motor end bearing and brushes. I will fix the Asea, and then it goes to My daughter’s - to replace a 3 year old …H……..a very popular make that is falling apart and sounds like a bag of nails, hops about like a donkey, and the door of her machine is also falling off.
The Miele may well satisfy our demands for quality, I’m pretty sure of that. Will it satisfy our emotions like the Asea ? I hope so. The two box Asko / Asea system is very engaging, I think the Miele will live up to first impressions - like the Asea, when you turn it on - you hear the water gently sploshing in the drum - not a continous noisy drone as with so many other machines. The pump out motor is also lush and quiet - These are the differences that we have paid for, they are so apparent, and you get what it says in the brochure with these !
Thanks Andy - your reviews are the best, we are indebted to you.