Which Miele pieces hold their value
- Washing machines and dishwashers of any age in working order, because the build quality means age alone does not condemn them
- Vacuum cleaners, particularly the cylinder models, which are simple, repairable and have parts available for decades
- Appliances with service records, since Miele repairs are worth doing and documented work genuinely adds value here
- Machines with the original accessories — the extra hoses, trays and tool sets — which are model-specific and expensive
And what pulls the price down
- Machines needing a repair that costs a large share of their value, which is where even a good brand stops making sense
- Worn door seals on washing machines, which leak and are a straightforward but necessary replacement
- Blocked or damaged vacuum hoses and missing filters, which are the parts that go and are frequently absent
- Appliances that have sat unused for years, where the seals have dried and the pump has seized
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The model and serial are on a label inside the door or on the rear panel — photograph it, since Miele parts availability is model-specific
- Say honestly whether the machine is currently plumbed in and working, because buyers of expensive appliances will ask to see it running
- Photograph the door seal all the way round on a washing machine, as perished rubber is the commonest fault and easily missed
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Miele items are worth
The most-searched Miele items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Miele range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge Freezer | £122–£473 | £90–£350 (~$163–$630) |
| Washing Machine | £108–£405 | £80–£300 (~$144–$540) |
| Coffee Machine | £40–£338 | £30–£250 (~$53–$450) |
| Tumble Dryer | £94–£378 | £70–£280 (~$125–$504) |
| Fridge | £81–£338 | £60–£250 (~$108–$450) |
| Vacuum Cleaner | £40–£243 | £30–£180 (~$53–$324) |
| Oven | £94–£405 | £70–£300 (~$125–$540) |
| Dishwasher | £94–£378 | £70–£280 (~$125–$504) |
| Freezer | £81–£338 | £60–£250 (~$108–$450) |
| Hob | £54–£243 | £40–£180 (~$72–$324) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Miele value guide
Selling Miele on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Miele worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Miele appliances are built to run for twenty years, which makes them the one white-goods brand where buying used is genuinely sensible. A fifteen-year-old Miele can have more life left than a new budget machine. Each guide below says which Miele lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Miele?
The model and serial are on a label inside the door or on the rear panel — photograph it, since Miele parts availability is model-specific. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Miele worth?
Across the 10 guides here, from about £40 to £473 (roughly $53 to $630) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.