Miele "Orphaned" Machines
No, not likely.
MieleUSA stocks parts for laundry and other appliances for at least fifteen years after the appliance is taken from market. Even when parts are discontiued from Germany MieleUSA still has whatever parts are sent to their warehouses. Case in point can still order some parts for my 1070 washer, but MieleUSA no longer imports parts from Germany nor will they place special orders for parts they no longer have in stock.
As for leaving the USA market, Miele still offers the 30XX series (120v washer) and dryers. They just are giving upon the uber sized units.
To be fair outside of North America huge sized front loaders aren't big sellers for domestic washers. Most homes just don't have the room nor see the need for such large washing machines. IIRC Bosch exported their American built large washers to Europe but that didn't last long either.
No, not likely.
MieleUSA stocks parts for laundry and other appliances for at least fifteen years after the appliance is taken from market. Even when parts are discontiued from Germany MieleUSA still has whatever parts are sent to their warehouses. Case in point can still order some parts for my 1070 washer, but MieleUSA no longer imports parts from Germany nor will they place special orders for parts they no longer have in stock.
As for leaving the USA market, Miele still offers the 30XX series (120v washer) and dryers. They just are giving upon the uber sized units.
To be fair outside of North America huge sized front loaders aren't big sellers for domestic washers. Most homes just don't have the room nor see the need for such large washing machines. IIRC Bosch exported their American built large washers to Europe but that didn't last long either.