I'm waiting to find out how much the upgrade price is from the builder for the extra 240v outlet. We'll see if it's cheaper than the adapter or not. It won't be cheaper to pay someone to do the electrical install of a completely new circuit afterwards than buying the adapter though. The laundry is on the second floor and the electrical panel is in the basement. I can do it myself, but it's a hassle to route stuff down to the basement.

I'm also waiting for Miele to release new Euro-class machines to North America since I'm a little pissed there's no Spin nor Rinse cycles on the current dumbed-down W1215 washer. Got word from Miele Canada they'll be introducing new models this year that "should make you happy."