The W1918 was one of the washers that established Miele’s reputation in North America, and a great many are still working. At this age the honest conversation is about the drum bearing: it is a substantial job involving splitting the tub, and it is the one repair where the numbers genuinely need checking against the machine’s condition. Everything else on a W1918 – pumps, valves, heaters, seals, brushes – is routine.
Key Features
- Full-size Novotronic front-loader for the North American market
- Honeycomb drum with 1600 rpm spin on the top programs
- Electronic program control with a numeric cycle indicator
- Internal heater with a dedicated hot and cold fill
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Drum cross bearing wear after fifteen to twenty years of service
02
Main wiring loom chafe where it passes the tub
03
Drain pump volute worn by years of grit