Hi. Meile W827 washing machine. Had a heavy load put in it.(not by me). Apparently when the wash cycle got to rinse it started to make a loud horrible gritty grinding noise while spinning and then smoke started to appear inside the drum.
I'm guessing this is the bearing gone?
Should I consider repair or replace?
I've heard Meile aren't as well made as they used to be? Does anyone on here regularly work on them.
I can still get bearings, belt, motor for the W827 at a reasonable price. Its just investment in time to fit.
Experienced thoughts opinions appreciated.

Ray, August 2023

Replace. Miele washing machines are way too expensive to repair. Get a Bosch Wan series 4 washing machine . It has a split tub.

Radz, September 2023

Did the job once on a old Hoover machine. Absolute schweinfest.

Dndnfj, August 2023