Washing machines and refrigerators

Which appliance brands last longer?

Compare reported lifespans, early problems and repair support. Choose a brand and see what published owner surveys and service records say.

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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

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Lifespan averages describe previous replaced machines. First-year service describes early repair visits. Neither is a countdown for your appliance.

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A brand’s washing machines and refrigerators can tell different stories.

Reported lifespan

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Problems and repairs

Compare early problem counts and service rates within the same study.

Longer-term support

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An answer from published evidence

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Know what the number means

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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