Germany
Miele is a German premium appliance maker based in Gütersloh, founded in 1899 and still owned by the founding Miele and Zinkann families. Miele is best known for washing machines, dishwashers, ovens and vacuum cleaners built to last, with a reputation for durability that few rivals match.
The company tests many products to a notional twenty-year lifespan, which is a big part of why it commands premium prices. For buyers who want European-made appliances that will run for decades, Miele is the benchmark.
