Thread Number: 76328
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Miele 4840 washer? Should I buy used? |
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Post# 1001600 , Reply# 1   7/27/2018 at 10:48 (2,071 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1001601 , Reply# 2   7/27/2018 at 10:50 (2,071 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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Wow I absolutely appreciate your clarity of response lol! |
Post# 1001606 , Reply# 3   7/27/2018 at 11:18 (2,071 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND)   |   | |
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People get rid of appliances for a reason.
As much as *I* want a large Miele, from all of the problems people have had with these units, I'd stay away. They paid considerably more than that for that unit. If they are getting rid of it that cheap, I bet the Miele techs were there and gave them an estimate for a repair of some sort. If you pay the freight, I have 3 sets of front load speed queen units in stock. |
Post# 1001607 , Reply# 4   7/27/2018 at 11:26 (2,071 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 1001610 , Reply# 6   7/27/2018 at 11:32 (2,071 days old) by richimaor (Baja California, Mexico)   |   | |
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Going to a used appliance dealer is a far way better option, since they offer some type of warranty in most cases, delivery times will be way shorter too. |
Post# 1001653 , Reply# 7   7/27/2018 at 18:20 (2,070 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 1001659 , Reply# 8   7/27/2018 at 19:38 (2,070 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Capacity wise don't let the size of 48XX series washers fool you. For normal/Cottons settings they could only be loaded to a max of three-quarters full.
Meanwhile the "smaller" 3XXX series washers had drums that could be filled to capacity like any other front loader for "normal" cycle. So the "smaller" machine actually had a greater usable capacity. Suppose if one routinely launders bulky items like king sized comforters or whatever, the larger tub of the 4XXX series *may* prove useful... Quite honestly the 3XXX washers were better designed, built and had more of the Miele quality that persons expected. This explains why they sold in greater numbers and weren't discontinued. The new W1 series of washers in some ways are a result of Miele learning from their mistakes with the 4XXX series. Capacity is bit greater than the 3033 or 3038, but seems more rock solid. Personally would seek out a used 3XXX washer (there are quite a few out there it seems), over a 4840. However if one is up for the challenge and is aware of what one is getting into, then go after the 4840. Miele still carries parts for those machines, and will for at least 15 or so more years (they promise to keep parts in stock for twenty years after a model is discontinued IIRC). If you are seriously considering the 4840, one would go over it with a fine toothed comb, including opening the thing up and checking for signs of leaks/water damage. This includes the rear bearings which oddly enough for a new machine had many failures in early service use. This post was last edited 07/27/2018 at 22:30 |
Post# 1001662 , Reply# 9   7/27/2018 at 21:06 (2,070 days old) by meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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I passed on it, Thanks for the quick and solid advice! |