Miele: Repair or Replace? (CANADA)
Framework for deciding whether to fix your Miele or buy a new one.
Decision Matrix
| Age of Unit | Recommendation | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| < 7 Years | Repair | High remaining value, parts available |
| 7 - 12 Years | Evaluate | Repair if cost < 40% of new |
| > 12 Years | Replace | Diminishing returns, high failure risk |
The Miele Premium Advantage
Due to Miele's 20-year design life, repairing is almost always more cost-effective than replacing with a lower-tier brand, even for significant mechanical failures.