How To Fix A Miele Washing Machine Not Washing Sufficiently

[@Kubulek17]

that is RANK, how is the customer not embarrassed to even show it to you without giving it a wipe. The "Fairy non-bio for sensitive skin" is ironic considering the amount of mould inside and its effect on the skin. You did a great job anyway!

[@hmm7320]

Because in owners mind they're convinced its the machine/manufacturers fault its in that state.

[@superdylan803]

That door seal seriously is shocking how do people think its ok to wash their clothes in that washing machine maintenances should be shouted out more

[@danielfox2586]

All that is because customer leave the door closed at the end so all the moisture of the door drips onto seal and bacteria love moisture

[@Kyle-hz7qx]

I’ve got a Miele distinction 3000 from 2006 which I got second hand in 2019, and it’s 18 years old. Never had a problem with mould in it. I use Persil non bio powder and liquid depending on what I’m washing (I’ve got very sensitive skin), and always do 60°C washes on towels, I don’t use fabric conditioner and always leave the door open.

[@oefzdegoeggl]

I don't understand what kind of a pig you have to be to get the machine end up in that state? I run a (cheap) whirlpool which is also from 2003 and it is perfectly clean and of course running without any issues.

[@tronixfix]

I call them the tanks of the washing machine world. Those old 1990s Miele Novotronic washers are bulletproof unless you let them rot away. Regular cleaning twice per year and you’ll run it until 2040.

[@bennevis21]

I have a Miele W418 (bought in 2003) and I dry out the seal and dispenser drawer after every wash.

[@tronixfix]

@@bennevis21 That`s overkill... once per month its ok for just wiping down, big cleaning once every 6 month.

[@tracybergamin6305]

@@bennevis21 I do this also, it takes less than 2 mins.

[@philforest4747]

I’d be ashamed if that was my machine. I admire you for sorting it. I had a similar machine to this in the past. It was utterly dreadful. I regularly ran hot washes and it always stank. And as for when was spinning it used to slide across the floor. We’ve had Miele in our family since 1965. That out me of their washing machines. I’ve got a Bosch now it’s really good. Thanks for sharing this video really interesting

[@jontownsend8090]

If that machine was a Hotpoint, it would've been scrapped years ago. This just shows how much abuse and carelessness these Miele washing machines can withstand. I have a W1 and it's as good as new because i look after it.

[@kobostinywings]

Looking at the spec sheet, the machine was built in 2003 and has never since seen any cleaning or maintenance. Waaay too much needs to be replaced on that machine to get it back to where it needs to be. These are solid machines, and with the proper maintenance, will go on for years.

[@marcse7en]

I had a £199.99 Candy, which has just died after 19 years service! There's not a speck of rust or dirt anywhere! ...... That Miele is DISGUSTINGLY filthy! The owner should be ashamed!

[@tracybergamin6305]

My Miele washing machine is 10 years old and looks like the day I bought it. It takes a minute to empty the dispenser drawer and dry the seal. These machines are fantastic so sad to see one in this condition.

[@stuartbarrow666]

Mine to is 10 years and I think it will go another 10 no worries..

[@bennevis21]

@@stuartbarrow666 I have a 2003 Miele that has never needed a repairman. Look after it and you will get another 10 years no problem.

[@colinmacdougall4301]

Just watching this after I carried out the same repair on our Miele W1716 washer. Bought the machine second-hand but seller warned that the machine didn't get up to full spin speed, so the clothes were soaking and sometimes had soap left in them. Inside the machine was very clean for its age so didn't expect that breather pipe that runs up from the top of the drain pump to be blocked, but checked anyway. Turns out the pipe was very blocked indeed, used a straightened coat hanger and a small wad of kitchen paper to clean all the gunge out, cured the problem instantly. Still can't understand how that blocked pipe upsets the pressure sensor as it looks like the drum could balance its internal pressure through the water fill pipe from the top of the drum that runs direct to the soap drawer (video 5m 55s), but it obviously has some effect.

[@PaulHojda]

This is what you get for using too much liquid detergent and fabric softener and never washing anything above 30º. I never use fabric softener and wash all towels/bedsheets/underwear at 60 or above and my 15 year old Bosch machine still looks brand new inside.

[@mbz4652]

For the nice smell, what do you use, fabric softener?

[@harrisondunn4692]

Bulletproof Miele 👌 Wouldn't use anything else on my clothes.... Mine is spotless after years and years but proves that 95 washes and powder use makes the difference

[@hmm7320]

Im strictly liquid detergent, thought that was better

[@davidbowie2046]

@@hmm7320 Powder is way better. The amount of gunk and slime you get from liquid is shocking. If liquid was so good, how come they still sell powder?

[@hmm7320]

@@davidbowie2046 liquid keeps your machine lubricated like oil to a car

[@davidbowie2046]

@@hmm7320 Eh? Im struggling to think what parts the liquid would lubricate? Also it's a detergent so would dissolve oil, but it will leave a gunky mess around tour door seals and detergent draw.

[@stuartbarrow666]

@@davidbowie2046 I work in a P&G washing powder factory and they dont sell anywhere near the amount that they used to , its all going to pods these days but I agree that powder rules when it comes to washing clothes but people just want the easy way.. (PODS)

[@grandmaskeate6279]

My Miele is 35 years old and has just died - the bearings went, but it does not look like that disgusting thing. Has s/he not heard about wiping the seal and leaving the door open, cleaning the filter washing out the soap drawer. I'd be to ashamed to have you in if mine looked like that Oh and it has never gone wrong until now

[@mels8966]

I'd seriously consider changing the bearings myself. A fair amount of disassembly required, but well worth the effort.

[@grandmaskeate6279]

@@mels8966 If I had those skills I would, but at nearly 94....my son is useless and the repairman said it's uneconomical to repair. Rinses towels really well, unlike the newer one I have - hey ho

[@perunut4656]

Only job I had to do was motor brushes, but the replacements never seemed to last more than a year. Would look for a brushless motor version next time.

[@akayakaman]

Thankyou so much. You're a lifesaver. Brilliant and great simple to follow instructions and warnings.

[@Sebby_CHN]

I would be embarrassed if that was my machine! Must be a good brand to have lasted 20 years with that kind of use and abuse 🤢 why spend decent money on something only to let it rot!

[@ralphmctell5210]

I have the same model with a flashing rinse light, this video is going to help me a lot. Thanks👍👍👍

[@SimonFixthis]

This is a massive help. Thanks very much.. Would you be able to go through common tools needed

[@Fastandpro]

Apart from needing a shower after the job. I would spend money on it because it has an iron spider. A new type of alloy spider will only last a few years with a customer who does not leave the soap drawer open a bit to vent it and prevent mould. Using a bio soap powder and too much fabric conditioner probably to get rid of the smell.

[@ajmueller5871]

What are those flat things called you used to slide the machine out?

[@RickyT15]

After some google searching i couldn't find a set name, i did find stuff that looked the same under a search for appliance/floor protection sliders.

[@on3td]

Your bottom screws at the front panel, only remove the outer 2, panel takes away like that. 20 years in the trade and still watching your vids 🙂 And don't blow in tubes when U have a wet-vac 😝

[@colinsace1]

Mine had this problem it would drain but every time it spun it would just spin the water around the drum and cause suds lock I would have to turn it off and leave it settle then press on again and it would drain and repeat the process until it got fast 😂 It absolutely baffled me what was wrong as filter and sump hoses were clean so called Miele out as had insurance and they done this said was limescale and softner worked perfectly for about 2 years after till it died but never seen this before bar on these machines. And the state of it is an embarrassment 🤢🥴😑 mine still looked new when it went to scrap yard.

[@hazyhannah1]

So where do you get them?

[@DanielChristiansen]

That machine has never been cleaned! , Amazing that it is still going after 21 years of obvious abuse.

[@DamonHarryman]

What is wrong with people! Hot maintenance wash should be done each month to kill off bacteria that isn't dealt with at lower temperatures. That machine is disgusting, would be well embarrassed to let anyone see the state of that! I guarantee you with the complete lack of care that, that customer has shown that machine and its still battled on brilliantly for 20 years, when it stops working they'll say it was rubbish and wouldn't buy another one and go for a different brand. People like this have no sense.

[@davidbowie2046]

Why pay good money for an excellent machine and treat it like that! I wouldn't wash anything in that! A few, good boil washes with some Bio soap powder and a touch of bleach would do wonders for the poor thing.

[@neilmurphy845]

I never knew that a washing machine should be serviced I knew you're supposed to run a maintenance wash with special cleaner to clean it out but I've never heard of calling someone out to service it unless something's broken

[@h7udn316]

How do I get purchase this ?

[@craigs66]

excellent. many thanks.

[@edwardtrickett1983]

I would wash that about 15 times on HIGH heat with bleach, that is a RANK washing machine.... jesus!

[@melaniezette886]

Clothes dirtier when you take them off The electronic main board of mine just died, too expensive to change :-( so bad when all the rest is in perfect order

[@hristobayraktarov7469]

All good, but where is the link?

[@Greggspies]

So you cover Oldham

[@nerdslammer]

Thie machine is one of the worst I've ever seen... Especially it being a Miele it's disgusting

[@namename1]

So it wont start & door locked is electric failure unplug wont work reset

[@triaxe-mmb]

That machine is so filthy... How often should these kinds of Miles be serviced and is it self serviceable or you need to bring a company in for it? I am considering buying one of these to replace my full size units so I can move the laundry into the house and out of the garage.

[@andrewmason4004]

Very interesting! Subscribed!

[@deborahgeorge3238]

Never ever seen such a dirty machine!

[@WeHadOneOfThose]

Thats a bio hazard surely , get your gloves and mask on Lol

[@hmm7320]

And we walk past them in the streets

[@djdrunkenmonkey2]

this machine wud outlive a new miele!

[@nmrdkl]

I can smell this video :O

[@chriswatson2407]

A couple of boil washing cycles and add bleach.

[@bollox-fk8re]

thats not a washing machine thats a cry for help!

[@mrdburrows]

Im actually horrified at this 😮.

[@jarosawzielinski3235]

Czyszczenie "po łebkach".

[@baltukur3368]

wtf

[@bobbleboydk]

Ewwwww

[@ArranAviation-dr7zs]

🤢

[@matthewperry848]

Disgusting machine and house

[@mattsan70]

so much for rolls royce of engineering - no better than an indesit really

[@repairandsquare]

I mean, to be fair, the bearings have held up for 21 years of consistent use. I've ran into some hotpoint / indesits dead after just a couple of years

[@superdylan803]

Any indesit of this time would have been dead 10+ years ago

[@mattsan70]

@@superdylan803my indesit is 30yrs old still working fine