Strange then, that on a whole German machines here (whether Miele, VW, Audi etc) are known as the most reliable, proven by products - that people look to for solid reliability.
Every manufacturer has their share of problems, but on a whole it tends to be German, Swedish and Swiss-engineered products that get respect here and quite rightly do too.
Either that or all German companies must make completely different products for the US market(!).
I really do not see the issue with Miele or Bosch dishwashers (or products) - you do get some not-so-good Euro brands as you would anywhere, but the experience I and many others had with these brands prove otherwise. Solid engineering, durable products, quiet and smooth operation (which DOES matter when you live in our homes where most living areas are a few feet from the kitchen, a lot being open plan)... and not just that, but my laundry and dishes are always clean - using only as much water and energy as necessary. Sure, low water levels aren't fun to washerphiles like us but on a day-to-day basis where you are not watching the machine like a hawk, they work just fine.
I've also had the opportunity to repair several European machines, and really fail to see how they are complicated - most are simply and logically put together. I can appreciate some parts maybe expensive, especially considering shipping costs etc to the USA, but European machines aren't complicated at all to anybody who can handle a screwdriver!
I'm not disputing American appliances at all, and there are many fine examples of them, but it is time to cut the unfair bias against European appliances, and look at the bigger picture.
Just saying,
Jon
Every manufacturer has their share of problems, but on a whole it tends to be German, Swedish and Swiss-engineered products that get respect here and quite rightly do too.
Either that or all German companies must make completely different products for the US market(!).
I really do not see the issue with Miele or Bosch dishwashers (or products) - you do get some not-so-good Euro brands as you would anywhere, but the experience I and many others had with these brands prove otherwise. Solid engineering, durable products, quiet and smooth operation (which DOES matter when you live in our homes where most living areas are a few feet from the kitchen, a lot being open plan)... and not just that, but my laundry and dishes are always clean - using only as much water and energy as necessary. Sure, low water levels aren't fun to washerphiles like us but on a day-to-day basis where you are not watching the machine like a hawk, they work just fine.
I've also had the opportunity to repair several European machines, and really fail to see how they are complicated - most are simply and logically put together. I can appreciate some parts maybe expensive, especially considering shipping costs etc to the USA, but European machines aren't complicated at all to anybody who can handle a screwdriver!
I'm not disputing American appliances at all, and there are many fine examples of them, but it is time to cut the unfair bias against European appliances, and look at the bigger picture.
Just saying,
Jon
