Miele microwaves - anywhere to find a discount?

zrmx on 19/07/2022 - 14:44

Hi everyone, a relative has his place's 10+ years old Miele microwave waved the white flag. He's thinking of replacing it with a new one after the technician quoted a repair/replacement of the faulty part cost ~$780 (can't remember exact, but below $800). We were both shocked when we looked up their microwave (only have one model without any combination features) and it costs at least $2899.

Is there any like membership/commercial channels (eg TGGC?) that gives some form of discount for Miele appliances?

I feel bad for him since the microwave is part of the cabinetry/already there when they got the apartment. So going with a standalone one is just going to look hideous.

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Comments

  • foxmulder on 19/07/2022 - 14:46

    In Man vs Bee, Miele are used a lot in many aspect of the house. These things are nice.

  • jv on 19/07/2022 - 14:48

    anywhere to find a discount?

    No

    • zrmx on 19/07/2022 - 14:52

      That's my thought too =S but was going to give the OzB brains a go first.

      • jv on 19/07/2022 - 14:53
        +3

        The stores selling them are representing Miele, they are agents. They are not allowed to discount.

        You can try the Miele outlet though…

        https://www.miele.com.au/domestic/clearance-outlet-3026.htm

        They do a couple of sales per year.

        • zrmx on 19/07/2022 - 14:55

          Ooo thanks, will forward that info.

          But wow, it is quite out of town. I guess maybe he can try go for a day trip XD

          • jv on 19/07/2022 - 14:57

            @zrmx: Call them and ask if they have any sales coming up.

      • coffeeinmyveins on 19/07/2022 - 14:57

        but was going to give the OzB brains a go first.

        I think you'll find that most OZB's don't have expensive stuff like that.

  • CyberMurning on 19/07/2022 - 14:52
    +1

    anywhere else but not ozb.

    we have bargain not just discount

    • zrmx on 19/07/2022 - 14:53

      LOL! True true.

  • coffeeinmyveins on 19/07/2022 - 14:59
    +2

    So going with a standalone one is just going to look hideous.

    as hideous as spending $3000 on a microwave? or is it a combo that's also an oven oven.

  • ayaka on 19/07/2022 - 15:10
    -1

    "look hideous": Worth $800? Or spend a bit more effort and trawl for a similarly sized one for a reasonable amount? 🤔

  • Sheila Dealer on 19/07/2022 - 15:17
    +1

    Our apartment came with all Miele appliances. The microwave stopped working after 6 years. I knew it would cost at least $300 for Miele to come out and I could buy a perfectly good new one for that price. I removed it along with the built in framework quite easily just a couple of screws. The new one looks fine. As a matter of interest there are 27 units in our block, which is 8 years old. Nearly one third of the microwaves have had problems and most owners have done what we have done.

  • JimmyF on 19/07/2022 - 15:19

    that gives some form of discount for Miele appliances

    Miele control the prices, all 'sellers' are just agents that pass the sale over to Miele in exchange for a kick back.

  • Stewardo on 19/07/2022 - 15:21

    Many brands make an integrated microwave. The integration kit is normally the same width as a wall oven. 60cm-596mm
    I’m guessing something like this would fit.
    https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/product/delonghi-convect…

    Do you know which model the Miele is and the dimensions? Was it a Miele technician that quoted $780? Or a third party repairer?

    • zrmx on 19/07/2022 - 18:35

      Got told by the Miele technician. I guess he already put his foot into the water by having the Miele tech visiting/servicing.

  • Drakesy on 19/07/2022 - 15:24
    +1

    A good cabinet maker and a stand alone LG for around $200 will do a pretty good job.

    Had an inbuilt that carked it after 30 odd years and went for a standalone, it's great.
    Admittedly if you have a new kitchen it would look out of place.

    • pharkurnell on 19/07/2022 - 15:36

      A good cabinet maker and a stand alone LG for around $200 will do a pretty good job.

      x lots.

      • Drakesy on 19/07/2022 - 15:42

        Our cabinet maker made us a housing for around $400 fully installed. Just gave them the dimensions of the opening. the material and the dimensions of the microwave.

  • JimB on 19/07/2022 - 15:37
    +2

    Miele make great Dishwashers, Ovens and Washing Machines. Microwaves, not so much.

    No one produces good microwaves like the Japanese (Koreans not far behind).

    Get a Panasonic or Sharp convection with a trim kit.

    The trim kit is about the price of a (non convection) microwave!

  • bmxr on 19/07/2022 - 17:01
    +1

    Miele are notorious in never, or very rearely being discounted, by anything more than 5-10% if you spend $Xk or buy a whole kitchen/laundy full of appliances.

    Our 8 year old Miele fridge died recently. The technician assessed it as a fault that could not be repaired. He provided a report to that documented that. We contacted Miele, provided the report and they offered 20% off a new fridge.

    You could give that a try!

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