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The Miele washer and dryer are certainly nice appliances, though I'm not convinced they're worth the premium over a good american front loader.

I can't comment on the quality of 'good american front loaders', but I can testify about the quality of Miele washers/dryers. We tried to use some cheapish washers and driers onboard the vessel, but they lasted about a week before they broke down. The Mieles we have have lasted several years, and they run not quite 24/7, but close. But of course, if you do laundry once or twice a week, a cheaper unit will also last long.

Stig