New Persil and older Miele washers

[miele_ge]

i think the 1926 came out in 1998 - not the 1986

When we bought the 1918A we had for years in 2000 or 2001, the 6 Kg option was the 1926. We now have a 1986 that we bought used almost 2 years ago which is quite a bit different in terms of controls than the 1918 and 1926.

 

[luxflairguy]

Wow!  I'm learning lots!  Is there a way from my serial # plate to know the year my 1930 was built?  I bought it used.  G

 

[launderess]

There is but not sure owners can.....

However if you call Miele customer tech support they often can tell from serial number when something was made along with any on record repair history.

 

[launderess]

Older Miele washers and dryers

Am here to tell you if you "love" your units best start getting acquainted with parts and minor (or major) repairs. Older techs familiar with these units are either retiring or dying, and the new young bloods just don't often know, nor care to for that matter. Anything that involves "heavy work" such as pulling out the motor, bearings, and even possibly replacing shock absorbers may get two responses:

1. We don't do those sort of repairs in home, machine must be sent to Princeton...

2. Your machine is too old and we no longer have parts, and or work on such machines.

Was that surprised Miele sent a tech and helper to replace the suspension springs on my washer. But the guy has been here so often we're on a first name basis! *LOL* Could never have done that job on my own....