Reported lifespan
See how long owners used previous appliances before replacing them.
Washing machines and refrigerators
Which appliance brands last longer?
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Reported lifespan
Miele15 years 9 months
Indesit10 years 4 months
Miele had a longer average reported lifespan in this survey.
Test-Achats · European owner survey · March 2026
Read Test-AchatsLifespan averages describe previous replaced machines. First-year service describes early repair visits. Neither is a countdown for your appliance.
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Problems and repairs
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Longer-term support
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An answer from published evidence
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Every result names its region and study. Lifespan, owner-reported problems and first-year service remain separate measures.
Parts cover and test targets appear as support facts, with their relevant conditions.
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