Yeah. Front loaders are the norm here in Europe because many people stack their dryer on top of their washer and that’s why they need to the door to be in the front. Apart from that, I think Miele is superior to any other brand, they last a very long time and a energy and water efficient while being soft on your clothes. I also love the (top line of) Bosch, which lasts you 15+ years easily while being relatively affordable.

Some electronics are just not interesting to be Bifl. If you have a machine that’s 20 years old, the amount of energy it consumes is way more than the newer ones. Especially with the current energy crisis. I always buy machines that would typically last around 10-12 years for a relative low price and then replace it when it breaks down for a newer more efficient machine. In the long run this is cheaper than buying an expensive machine, having it for 20 years and maybe having to spend money to repair (such as the person who said he or she spent 600 dollars for repairs. That would buy you a new machine which can work at least 10 years maybe even 15 if you take care of it).