Miele Rotary Iron B 890 vs 990 ? Which would you purchase?

[AspirationalMiele]

Hi all,

I am excited to post here for the first time as a laundry enthusiast who has been perusing the threads for some time now. I was wondering if I could receive your expert opinions and personal experiences regarding the Miele Rotary Iron, both the B 890 and the 990 models.

I have happened upon some great fortune the other day as I found someone selling a B 890 model on Facebook Marketplace for a good price and the seller states that it is in excellent condition. I then discovered the Miele B 990 and although I do enjoy the look of the old model, I really love the look of the 990 as well (I think this is due to the marketing pictures on Williams Sonoma's website LOL...) and I have also found someone who is selling the B 990 model (although without the feed board, which I would need to purchase..) for around the same price as the B 890.

I was wondering if anyone recommends the 890 over the 990 or vice versa? My first instinct is to go for the older model, based upon the belief, that older technology, especially home appliances, were better built and more durable than their successors. So perhaps the 890 does a better job of ironing linens? However, the 990, as far as I can tell, can also be considered old and has not been updated for quite some time. I was also wondering if anyone knows if the 990 has any features that make it better than the 890? Thanks a lot and have a great day !!!

 

[neptuneguy27]

I have had the B890 model since 2010 and it's been flawless. I don't believe that there is any functional difference between the 890 and 990 other than aesthetics; it is the same machine. So you really can't go wrong with either one.

 

[magic_clean]

B890 - July 1999 through July 2008 retired. On-off indicator light integrated into pushbutton switch
B990 - 2008 through current. Has separate on-off indicator light to the left of the pushbutton switch

-LP

 

[launderess]

I have had the B890 model since 2010 and it's been flawless. I don't believe that there is any functional difference between the 890 and 990 other than aesthetics; it is the same machine. So you really can't go wrong with either one.

My sentiments exactly.

While the B990 brought some new bits to the table, fundamentally Miele rotary irons for domestic use are what they are...

 

[AspirationalMiele]

Thank you ALL for your insight, it has been so helpful. I decided to initially purchase the 990 model because the seller agreed to a lower price and then of course the day before pick up date they bail on me and now I have discovered it has been sold to someone else ...As Facebook Marketplace goes...So looks like I am going to purchase the 890 which is still an excellent model ! I hope to take pictures when I receive it