Siemens

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Siemens

15 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 27, 2025

  Unpopular opinion: The 'BIFL' mindset is becoming a luxury most people can't afford, and that's by design.

  There are some objects, especially consumer electronics (like tvs) where it’s hard to get bifl item. For home appliances: research their warranty and repair services. Here in Germany we have companies like Miele, Siemens, Bosch, etc that have a good customer service and usually provide spare parts for at least 10 years. That shows you a certain dedication a brand has to longevity of their products.

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• #2Dec 21, 2025

  Is there a name for brands that only focus on highest quality?

  Snap-on Tools. Fluke meters. Zeiss optics. Siemens scanners. REI gear. Toyota Land Cruiser. Miele vacuums.

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• #3Dec 3, 2025

  Dishwasher with no smart features

  We really like our Siemens dishwasher, no app!

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• #4Oct 5, 2025

  Requesting appliance brand feedback and opinions

  All of my family since decades including ourselves use Miele or Siemens... never any issues

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• #5Oct 1, 2025

  Siemens oven from 1980 - some burn marks from "baking accidents" almost in daily use. I recently checked all the wiring and heating coils and they are near perfect. Only the timer died. Might need new seals soon.

  the real BIFL products!

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• #6Sep 6, 2025

  Most bang for your buck fridge?

  I have everything bosch right now (microwave is electrolux) and tbh I would only change them for better bosch brands or miele. I wouldn’t mind Neff oven or Gaggenau range and Siemens is also usually okay.

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• #7Sep 1, 2025

  [UK] Washing machine - not going MIELE so Bosch or who else?

  I'm in the UK and do casual appliance repairs. I have an LG, they still use split drums and parts availability is generally really good. Our last one died (at 10 years) because the spider broke and sadly my wife didn't mention the unusual sound until it was too late - it had a pretty hard life with us, 18 months of almost daily nappy washes etc. The only thing I can really complain about with LG is the continued use of spring washers for the counterweights - easy to fix when they loosen, but daft in this day and age to be using such an unsuitable fixing. Generally I recommend Bosch/Siemens and Electrolux/AEG/Zanussi (appreciate your experience has been negative) as they have become really good with spares recently. I've done control board replacements for reasonable money with factory replacement parts in the past few years - no special account or messing around needed

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• #8Aug 12, 2025

  Any other tumble dryer brands with double filters?

  😆... you know that you should not dissassemble the machine, right? It is one of the things that are forbidden in the guide and insurance company might not be keen on paying any accidents that has been caused by 'fixing it yourself' or 'cleaning the condenser by dissassembling dryer to pieces'. And regarding the filter problem, only few models beside Miele has proper filters. They get minimal to none shit to the condenser. Definitely fixing the problem that I have from HAIR clogging the condenser. You are talking about filter quality? You cannot replace the one with plastic mesh that is the only filter in most available models. And you should not add additional sponge filters as you like... sponge filters such Miele has seems to be available in few Siemens/Bosch models.  You obviously do not know about the current market, why bother to comment? :D

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• #9Aug 6, 2025

  Request - Refrigerator Recommendation

  Siemens or Liebherr are the absolut GOATS. Especially Liebherr

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• #10Jul 6, 2025

  New Refrigerator..what brand?

  Siemens Bosch Miele will be the best

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• #11May 7, 2025

  What brand makes most reliable refrigerator/oven appliances??

  And Siemens

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• #12Mar 7, 2025

  Dishwasher recommendations

  Bosch is the same basically as AEG or Siemens Just get the cheapest one of the 4 main German brands. We’ve got a Miele and have had Siemens and Bosch. All much of a muchness.

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• #13Feb 2, 2025

  What niches/crucial things to critically consider when hunting for a new refrigerator outside of main points like preferred type, dimensions and capacity?

  When it comes to fridges that last, there is one general rule: It must be white and boring. Simple no frills. And be from a reputable maker with a long heritage in the USA or Europe. Don't buy Korean or Chinese.

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• #14Jan 8, 2025

  A new washing machine in 2025. What can I buy for life?

  In Europe Bosch and Siemens appliances are actually made by the same company. Generally have had between 10-15 years lifespan on theirs and they can be repaired. I bought extended warranty when I replaced my last one (Electrolux which died spectacularly) to take it up to 10 years so they will last at least that long.

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• #15Jan 7, 2025

  Some good articles for Europeans?

  Although the sub is very US centric, most BIFL brands in general are European, with some notable exceptions like Patagonia (which you can find in Europe). Kitchen: Demeyere, Le Creuset and Staub. I don't think there's better for cooking than these 3. Rösle kitchen tools. Italian coffee mills and machines from several high end brands. Peugeot pepper mills. Even popular Silestone counter tops are Spanish. Appliances: Miele, Siemens, Bosch... Clothing: (There's a thousand brands, but to name a few BIFL ones) Sunspel, Zegna, Logo Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Brioni, Falke (although Socks are not really BIFL, they are for sure better than the over hyped Darn Tough around here). Luxury items: Any serious watch brands or luxury hand bags are European, just name a brand. Depending on your budget, you have a lot to choose from. And then depending on other niche stuff that you might be looking for, there's probably some local producer from Italy, Spain or Portugal that will have it in word class quality.

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