What Reddit says about Maytag

“Width. 27"w is tight, but only SQ and Frigidaire seem to make anything under that. The reason is, my Maytag dryer is 29" wide, I didn't realize that was oversize until I got it home. I do like it, so plan on keeping it until it has issues. I can squeeze in another 27 incher if I have to.”

“I like our Maytags. Had them for about 4 years. On year 3 the dryer got squeaky and it was an easy cheap fix that took an hour.”

“I love me my Maytag. No agitator and cleans very well.”

“Maytag here also. My Maytag dryer is original to the house (built in 1984). I'm not replacing it until it dies...”

“My advice is try to find an older refurbished Maytag top loading wash machine. Front loaders are very problematic and have big problems with foul-smelling bacterial growth. The new stuff is garbage. Not built to last and does not get clothes as clean.”

“We bought our house in 2018. I think the LG washer and dryer are from 2014. No issues. I like the Whirlpool brand family for dishwashers (Maytag) and LG for laundry. My stepmom's LG washer and dryer are 20 yrs old+ and still running.”

“I have basic, no frills Maytag washer and dryer. They are workhorses. No complicated electronics or touch screen panels. Does the job it needs to do.”

“We bought a GE Ultra fresh. To the boards went out one week past the warranty. Not very happy. Bought a Maytag instead. The repairman said he had 4 GE with similar board problems in a month. Recommended Maytag for a moderate priced washer. More expensive model Speed Queen a lot more reliable.”

“GE profile grey garbage costed $495. Threw out my 15 year old maytag that still worked for this trash. Don't buy, repair service is trash also.”

“People will stop knowing how to operate those before they stop working.”

“Worth it and be sure to do a thorough cleaning of the dryer for lint.”

“That, my friend, is the best appliance I have ever sold....If memory serves me right, the model number is either A506 or A512. LOVE those machines. First appliance I ever sold 42 years ago. $300 is a deal. Sold for about $900-1000 30-40 years ago”

“Built to survive longer than modern appliances.”

“Those older models are solid and reliable. Won't cost you a ton in service either”

“My grandma had these. They will go forever with care, excellent appliances.”

“I love these replies. I was gonna say my grandma had them and they are tanks but didn’t realize the reputation they had till this post.”

“Yes! And when it does break... pay what ever it costs to have it repaired. You can have this for your lifetime. We have a 2001 Whirlpool. I think the one in the picture is a 1972 model. If I had it I would sell it for $550 non negotiable. Lots of resellers I know would sell it for $1000+.”

“That will last longer than modern society”

“For 300 in what looks like very good condition, that's worth it.”

“Yes….will last forever”

“They are not pretty to look at…. But get used to them because they will last longer than anything new and sexy you could start the cycle of buying every X years”

“Yes, many newer sets will be available, but for my money, none of the newer washers and driers would be as desirable. The peace of mind I would feel knowing that I owned something that was designed to last and to be easy to repair would be completely worth it. I am fed up with “value engineering” and planned obsolescence for new appliances that cost as much as they do.”

“yes. We have the same set that the old owners left. They are VERY good. I messed up once and put in a pillow and the washer started jumping out, it started leaking, I popped it open and was surprised theres like 1 moving part inside with a ton of empty space, drain pipe had just come loose, tightened it back, good as new.”

“My parents have that same exact washer! It’s still working after 35 years.”

“Washer tips forward for easy under neath belt change and zero tools required! Dryer will need a new blower wheel every 30 years. Stellar set! These dryers are my all time favorite ie perfect auto drying and these model have more air flow then most for quicker drying.”

“I bought the same exact pair brand new in 1987. The dryer died after 35 years. The washer is still working (no repairs).”

“Best w&d's I have ever owned.”

“I have this exact pair. My parents bought them back in the late 70's. My father replaced the pump back in the early 2000s, and he wasn't even that mechanically inclined.”

“I have seen that model with coin operated timer in the laundromat. They must be reliable because they were using them for 25 years when I used it.”

“I’ve got a pair my mother installed in 1989 that run like a champ. Only service was to preemptively change the dryer belt & glides and repair MOUSE damage (LOL) on the washer water level switch. Reliable to say the least. $300 is a steal for yours. As they once said: There’s no one lonelier than a Maytag repairman!”

“I own a nearly identical set. They might need an occasional part (there is a few plastic parts on these that go brittle and fail), but, yes, these are a lifetime buy on clothes washing. Easy to work on if needed. They will use a lot more water than modern units, and have less options. But, are quite effective at cleaning.”

“Well, those old timers worked forever. Back in the day, my mom's Maytag did laundry for seven people for 14 years and never failed. But remember nowadays one service call can really get you. And can you get parts? My 11 year-old whirlpool microwave broke down and I could not get parts for it, just saying. I could barely see it, but I believe the washer only has cold rinse? That surprises me, perhaps they're not as old as I think not sure that I like that you should be able to take the model number and find out when it was made.”

“I have this set in my apartment…they’re still going.”

“Probably great. Obv make sure they work. Look inside very closely around drum to make sure there’s zero signs of rust. If there’s no rust, go for it.”

“My Maytag top loader is 5-6 years old. No issues at all. I love it. Replaced a GE with impeller that was the worst machine ever.”

“We bought a Maytag top-loader recently and we have been very pleased with it, no issues so far.”

“2 sets of Maytag washers/dryers at 2 different places. All 7-8 years old now, and no problems with any of them, aside for a minor rattle in the dryer when new, which was quickly serviced. I agree that the filter access isn’t great, as the other commenter mentioned. How often you need to access that? It depends. Odd things sometimes end up in there. With both sets of washers, we’ve had to access that filter one time on one machine. Your results may vary. I wouldn’t overthink it too much. I’m pleased with them, and would purchase again.”

“We have the slightly older version of these that we inherited when we bought a townhouse. They're going on 10 years now without an issue. I left behind LGs at the old house and these do just as good of a job to be fair and the controls are a lot more sensibly laid out. Make sure to leave the washer cracked to dry out after it's used and run a cleaning cycle a few times a year. I didn't think I would be a fan of these because I've had a couple of Maytag top loaders that I absolutely hated because they shredded clothes. But this set is great. Of course, I'm just a sample size of one so I don't know what the overall reputation is.”

“I had me a may tag before I had a world pool but I think that they work just the same thing as the may tag because both cleened the cloths just the same as the may tag does. so they both kleened reel good and I vote for the world pool and I vote for the may tag to.”

“My 92-year old father just bought a top load Maytag washer when the old Maytag washer went out after 20 years. He loves it. He still has the 20-year old Maytag dryer and it’s still going fine. They also sit out in an unheated and uncooled garage in Texas.”

“I bought both of those units from PC Richard’s about two months ago. Love them! My only complaint is that the end-of-cycle buzzer isn’t really loud enough.”

“I have exactly those. No complaints”

“We purchased this set a few months ago because we needed something quick and priced good. We've had no issues with either of them.”

“I’ve had this washer for 3 years without any issues but ymmv”

“These are solid. Maytag/Whirlpool/GE. Stay away from HE washers and Samsung and LG brands.”

“Please do not get a top load. All these new ones no matter the price don’t clean as well as your grandmas old Maytag. Front loaders are scientifically proven to clean better, be more gentle, and more efficient. I highly recommend Electrolux. My wave touch model I bought in 2013 lasted over 10 years of HEAVY use before the bearings started to go bad. I could have fixed it and kept going but didn’t want to do the work at the time. Leave the door and detergent tray open, run a self clean cycle once in a while, occasionally wipe out the seal and you will not have any issues with mold or bad odors. Also the reliability I’m seeing on top loaders these days as horrible!”

“Washer with agitator cleans fine, dryer is a dryer. I prefer older models, less gadgets. Have only had these for a couple years, previous model only lasted 15 years.(centennial) could have repaired but it was impeller and I hate those. Other place I got the GE, had higher reliability ratings, so worth considering.”

“These accounts are depressing. We bought a Maytag pair around 1984, moved them several times and they were still running when we sold our last house in 2013. Maybe had them repaired once. Guess they just don’t make them like they used to.”

“My parents still use the Maytag MAH4000 from 1999 and it’s been through 2 moves. To be fair though, I did replace the motor, rubber seal, and drum bearing on it around 2018 but after that it’s been great.”

“My Maytag washer/dryer is over 32 years old. Not one repair or breakdown.”

“MINE IS 22 YEARS OLD, HAVE NEVER HAD ANY REPAIRS. DON'T WANT ANY NEW APPLÌANCES.”

“We have the Maytag pair from the mid 1990’s -dryer is a Neptune model. Both machines are flawless after 25 + years (I replaced the band around the dryer drum about a year ago, used a screwdriver and cost $14. That was it though. Never a service call or any issue. Don’t understand how the reputation can have fallen so much but I have read that they have outsourced production of the dryers to L.G. since Whirlpool bought the brand. We bought Maytag because of the reputation (the lonely and bored repairman) and have been Very satisfied. It is rather odd watching much newer models with their fancy digital controls get put out for garbage on the sidewalk after only a few years of use.”

“So, while I have this model it is really too early for an full review. I am aware that Maytag has experienced a drop in quality and customer support when Whirlpool bought them, but I still consider them the flagship of Whirlpool, so that's something. Of the current models that are still running (my house and family's, all entry level, similar to this), oldest is 2008, then 2012, then this model and equivalent gas dryer. Only one I've had to service in all this time is the 2008 dryer, thermal fuse went out because my mother was not keeping an eye on the lint exhaust. Otherwise it is still running. Never had an issue with the washer. 2012 series (did not have the impeller on the washer, not a fan of that design but no issues washing) never had a problem and they are going strong 12 years later. Just bought the 2023 series, took a whole 30 seconds to figure out the cycles and how to start. Yes, seems like they are saving money on the thickness of metal on the door, yes I miss the really old models that had less options and much simpler controls, good luck finding that anywhere. No issues cleaning, no issues running, I take a massive grain of salt with any online reviews, people here seem to have their favorites and favorites to trash. Whatever motivation, I'm not buying it. For reference my original units when I bought this house were 1980's models, they made it to 2012 and were still working when I replaced them. The 2012 models still work, gave them to a family member. Previous house had 1970's versions, I never replaced those. All Maytags, my fridges are all Maytags, one is 14 years old with no issues, the other is 31 years old and finally starting to show its age (to be fair, that one was pre-whirlpool). So, while I have this model it is really too early for an accurate non-ancedontal review, but my track history with post 2006 (when Whirlpool bought Maytag) has been pretty good. Oh, I like how they are relatively easy to fix myself and parts are easy and cheap to get, also applies to GE, Whirlpool, name brand appliances. Cannot say that about your high end appliances or the TV's turned into appliances.”

“There’s a shop in Philly that disassembles speed queens to get them down the basements. Not sure if they’re authorized to do this and maintain the warranty. I got the basic home commercial Maytag model and it’s been great. Barely fit down the basement stairway”

“Have some maytag commercials going on 12 yrs. White, top load washer. Not fancy at all. Going strong.”

“Yes, in my opinion, 2 decade old Maytag Dependables are the sort of machine in the category of Speed Queen. Hopefully they can keep repairing those for many years to come. I think some machines are far more repairable than others. Instead of being able to replace a wire harness or an electrical board, one has to replace an entire module or sealed kit. Then that module is sold for several hundred dollars, so that with the cost of labor, one can easily spend $400-600 on the repair. The thing about a Speed Queen, and many older machines, is that if a $10 part fails, you can replace the $10 part.”

“My parents have Maytag Dependable’s going on 20 years. They are dreading the day they need to be replaced because the door to the basement is extremely small. The reason they ended up with the dependable’s is because they could be taken apart and reassembled. I suppose any machine can technically be taken apart and put back together but it seems like that could be done with speed queen? They aren’t in the market yet, but it would be google to know.”

“We had a new Maytag when married, it lasted 22 years, then we got a kenmore front load set, the dryer started a small fire on the circuit board, tossed it, kept the washer outside to wash carharts and rags and rugs for years. So far our LG set has been good for five years now, and I kept the Maytag for a backup just in case”

“I bought a top load washer about ten, maybe 15 years ago. Was fab, but has been sitting in storage for ten years now. My father’s Maytag just died so I am thinking of bringing it here. Sure hope it still works. I guess we will find out. It was a great machine for the time I used it in my last house though. No problems at all.”

“Have Maytag...the dryer needed a new drying element after 3 months then a new motor after 15 years...my washing machine Maytag just died today we bought it in 1996 30 years to the year..and never had not one problem with it...it has everything wrong with it now it's time to buy a new washer..was looking into repairing the Maytag but needs a new drum bearing and the hot water doesn't work...but 30 years is CRAZY and can't argue with that 🙏”

“I don’t care for LG , I like Maytag and Whrl pool”

“Our LG dryer doesn't dry clothes completely, and seems to ADD lint to everything. The lint screen is cleaned before and during every cycle. I've taken to using six tennis balls to help it along. Our faithful Maytag was more efficient til the circuit board failed (after 25+ years).”

“I just sold my LG front loaders with a house and miss them. They spent 5 years in a salon washing towels and five at home. Perfect operation. Only issue was that the front panel text is a little hard to read. No biggie. I sold appliances back when I got these. LG was the only manufacturer vinyl dipping their boards back then to ensure isolation from moisture. Might explain the reliability. No odor ever. No mildew. Like I said, zero problems. If you want a fast cycle, it's available. Otherwise embrace the slow gentle cycles that are far better for your clothes and clean extraordinarily well with cold. I always use the extra rinse too as detergent residue gives me dermatitis. I have some Maytag front loaders now that are five years old and to be fair they've been wonderful, except for the gasket mildew issue. Gotta wipe them after each load and the problem is eliminated. I did the control panel layout slot more on the Maytag but the LG was a better design overall.”

“Does Speed Queen have a troll farm just for this thread? Had to hunt them down to see if anyone sells them and I find the lowest cost coming in at $1400 each, vs about $600 each for other brands. That's with a top load washer, not a fan of front load. For reference I just replaced a 30 year old Whirlpool set with a Maytag entry level (4.5cu ft washer and matching gas dryer). Got a Maytag set for my Mom 11 years ago which is working fine and my brother has a 15 year old set, although for that one I had to replace the dryer fuse last year, it was a major deal, $14 for a set of six, so now I'm ready for any of the others to act up. Youtube has a decent video of what to check when it acts up. I didn't bother to check the fuse first so I replaced the igniter, temp sensor and gas coil, $40 kit, so that's all brand new and I have the old ones as spares if another acts up. And for reference, Whirlpool and Maytag are the same company so parts are interchangeable and easily available on Amazon. You'd be surprised how easy it is to fix name branded appliances, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Fridges are hit or miss, and since not poisoning the family is kinda a priority I eventually just replace those. I did reseal a broken freon line and recharged my beer fridge, just to see if I could.”

“No one is paying me for my reviews here. I've worked on all of those brands listed and dealt with tech support and warranty departments. Miele would be my second choice after Speed Queen. Maytag or Whirlpool would be my 3rd. GE, Bosch, Samsung and LG I would take a set of washer and dryer for free or buy dirt cheap but wouldn't pay retail for. GE does make good refrigerators and Bosch would be my first choice for dishwashers.”

“Check out Maytag or Whirlpool top loaders with removable agitators, solid, no-frills, and reliable. Costco’s great for warranty and returns, but Home Depot and Lowe’s often have deals too.”

“As someone who has no allegiance to a company through employment but fixes approx 400 washers and dryers a year…. Stay away from front loading washers. Here are the top problems.. Broken inner drum rear shaft within 5-7 years Rear outer tub bearings go bad Near impossible to keep mold/mildew from staining door gasket/boot Get a top loader and you’ll be so much happier And stay away from electronics as much as possible Buy a Maytag not the sexiest but it will last and repairs are easy as pie for the DIY’r”

“I have a Maytag set that’s been treating it me right for 5 years now…”

“Not cheap . My Maytag front loader . Cleans well and uses less water . I’ve had it over a year . No mold . Every 30 washes I use a cleaner that you put in to wash for a hour I believe .”

“I have a Maytag set that's been doing pretty well for the past 8 years.”

“The “tried and true” brands, Frigidaire, Maytag whirlpool etc. You can always replace a 200 dollar part rather than scrap the whole thing because of old tech on the modern ones.”

“This! Our appliance guy said “don’t buy appliances from a company that makes cell phones-go with tried and true. Maytag, whirlpool, etc””

“I tested appliances for nearly 30 years. While Samsung and LG seem to be favored brands, their reliability is terrible, parts are difficult to come by and expensive. If you just need something basic, buy Maytag. If you can afford it, buy Speed Queen. They are commercial, a bit more expensive, but will last for decades. I have mine since 1980. Aside from having them proactively serviced every few years, I’ve never had a single issue with the washer or the dryer”

“I’m happy with our Maytag Front Loader. We had the Maytag Top Loader. The top loader didn’t wash as well . The Front Loader at the end of wash the door needs to be open to dry .”

“Maytag”

“Speed Queen, Bosch, Maytag Commercial, Whirlpool (Whirlpool more for the fact they're easy to fix and get parts more than reliability). Samsung is probably the worse, made in China, really flimsy construction to keep shipping down parts are hard to get, and expensive when you can find them. Asian brands (and GE is now one of them, part of Haier) have really poor parts availability, they're motto is to "replace" rather than fix.”

“Honestly I’d skip Samsung for washers/dryers. Lots of tech but way too many reliability complaints and expensive repairs. GE is a bit better but Speed Queen is pretty much the gold standard for reliability and longevity (they’re built like tanks and last 15+ years). Downside is they’re more expensive and don’t have all the fancy features but you rarely hear about major breakdowns. If that’s out of budget, Whirlpool and Maytag are also solid choices. Easier to get parts and service, and they generally hold up well for 8-10 years if you stick to their basic models. Front loaders usually clean better and are gentler on clothes, but good top loaders like GE or Whirlpool are still a safe bet. This list has some decent options from other brands as well.”

“This is what I did, I splurged on a nice washer and bought a $500 basic top lint Maytag”

“Speed Queen TC5 washer with a Maytag commercial dryer”

“Our last Maytag set lasted 10+ years. That being said, we just replaced them with a set from Speed Queen. They’re probably twice as expensive as other brands, but they’re supposed to be the best ones available.”

“Maytag mct commercial for 16 years. Replaced board on washer once when still under warranty and 2 dryer belts. Other then that still work great”

“Our LG front loader was a nightmare- leaked, split hoses, bad solenoid- after 5 years. Due to leaks we're giving up- we went with Maytag top loader.”

“Maytag. 5 years now. Zero issues.”

“Imo, top loader old school with no circuit board. Inexpensive, well made, minimal plastic, mimimal parts to break. Something breaks, easy and cheap to fix. Source, disgruntled home owner that spent 16 years fixing an expensive washer before spending 8 years fixing a second expensive washer. I put that junk to the curb and replaced it with an old used maytag.”

“Look at the Maytag 586. It's about as close as you're going to get to an old-school washer today without paying Speed Queen money. And it has a full 5-year parts and labor warranty The GE 485 It's a good option too if you want to be around the $600 mark. Dual action, 4.5 cubic foot drum, selectable water level Don't put much thought into the dryer they have a pretty basic job and that is to tumble clothes and blow hot air. Any Whirlpool family dryer that has the lint trap on top is where where I highly recommend going. Whirlpool has made that design for over 50 years, it's changed very little in that time. It's dependable reliable and easy to work on if needed.”

“Speed Queen or Maytag top load agitator washer. Simple and will last 20-30 years if not more. I had a maytag last 50 years (handed down from grandma)”

“I'll 2nd this. We bought a Maytag about 6 years ago. No touch screen or buttons. Just turny turny knobs. My Wife hates technology.”

“I just bought one this weekend. It came with a 10 year limited warranty, lots of other companies are doing a 1 year. I figure that had to mean something. If I get 10 years out of it I would be thrilled.”

“Last year I bought a Maytag set, specifically the one with the pet hair catch in the agitator and the dryer has a hair catch setting as well. I work in a wood mill and this extra catch spot gets, wood chips, pet hair, lint, and grass after I’ve done yard work. I was skeptical when I bought them but this has been an incredible feature.”

“I find Maytag to be pretty rock solid with decent, but not over-the-top technology”

“My Maytag is still limping along. I think I'm going with LG WT7005 when it dies.”

“Amen. People see the Maytag name and 10 year warranty on motor and I tell them think about all the other parts that can go first.”

“We got a new GE profile dishwasher and its amazing. We got a new maytag and it had 7 warranty calls in 3 years and home depot aftermarket warranty gave us about 80% in giftcard back . So I'm buying speed queen since that's what every camp site We have visited uses. We found snapoj sockets in a speed queen wash machine in Osceola forest so they gotta be good wash machines..lol”

“Might be a buy once cry once sort of thing. But to calm your nerves about the purchase, I think you’ll be fine with this. It won’t last you 20 years like a speed queen. I’d expect 5 and be happy when it lasts longer than that. I got 3 out of a Maytag before the transmission rusted out. I’ve had a GE front loader with auto dispensing detergent and it’s been great for over 5 years.”

“No. The dryer that is advertised with features of pet pro, static guard, steamer. Wrinkle free all need a water hook up which maytag fails to post or tell the consumer on installation.”

“Same company. I would say even the Amana is a good choice because you are likely not going to get any more years out of the more expensive Maytag. They just aren’t made to last like the older ones. So pay for the features you want and if you get 4-5years without problems you are winning. I like the whirlpool stuff don’t get me wrong.”

“I’m here after my Maytag died lasted 4 years”

“Avoid Maytag at all costs. We purchased a top load washer from Lowes three months ago and it’s already giving us problems. Against my better judgement I let their delivery drivers hook it up for the extra fee. They didn’t hook them up securely and flooded my basement in the process. Red flag #1. Two weeks ago, the lid lock broke and are still waiting for a part from the service company. Red Flag #2. My wife’s been going to the laundromat ever since. We just had the matching dryer delivered a couple of weeks ago and are praying it holds up better. The Maytag name isn’t what it used to be.”

“My Maytag top loader that I bought in 2023 had to be repaired 7 times before they finally honored an exchange. It was hell.”

“They’re both trash, and Maytag is just an expensive whirlpool. Get an amana set(also whirlpool)”

“LG front loader — Run away from Maytag top loaders- they are literally at the bottom!!!”

“I bought the "Commercial" Maytag washer and dryer set, thinking they really were more heavy duty and longer lasting. No such luck. 5 years to the month, and the transmission went out. The repair guy said it happens a lot, but that nobody fixes it because it costs $800-900 to fix a transmission and the machine only cost $1000. I replaced it with a Speed Queen, which is what I should have bought in the first place.”

“I prefer the whirlpool versions of the front loaders as on the Maytags, the pump filter is not user accessible. This requires full disassembly of the unit just to get to the pump. The whirlpools have accessible filters. No disassembly required.”

“I'll never do Maytag again. They USED TO BE top of the line, they haven't been for over 30 years. Speed Queen or something commercial is your best bet.”

“On my Maytag dryer, I add to replace the heating element. Something that I changed in the past on other units: remove 4 screws at the back, get access to the heating element, install new part, done in 20 minutes. But on my Maytag, there's no access panel at the back. We had to remove the top, open the front, etc. The unit was basically all disassembled. Definitely not for the DIY! I search on YouTube and many modern units are still built with the typical rear access panel, but not this one. Similarly, I have a clogged water inlet screen on the Maytag washing machine. On some other brands (like LG), you simply remove the dirty plastic screen and install a new one (a 5$ part and a 5 minutes job). On my Maytag, nope. You need to open the whole unit and replace the entire water inlet valve, which is a much bigger job.”

“I got Maytag top load washer and dryers and they both caused us multiple problems. And when something breaks, maintenance is difficult. It's not designed to easily replace parts; you end up having to put the whole machine apart. I will clearly need new units before long. And I will certainly look for alternatives.”

“They are junk. Two sets returned to Costco.”

“Whirlpool and Maytag laundry are straight junk”

“I hope you bought the extended warranty. I've had my top load Maytag 2 years and have already had to replace 2 control boards and a burned up drain pump.”

“My Maytag washer was just over 5 years and gave out. Several things went out over $500 worth of repairs. Nothing covered by the "10 year warranty" I won't be buying Maytag again. My previous washer by them lasted over 15 years.”

“I just returned a Maytag front load set to Costco after three months of just weird stuff. The electronics are just a bad UI, slow etc. Also my washer would get unbalanced if you looked at it wrong and get stuck in an endless rinse loop. I went back to LG. If I were to do a top loader there is still a Maytag Commercial one that is made on a special line, GE also makes one as well. Speed Queen seems nice but is so pricey.”

“If you have the money; go to an appliance store and buy Speed Queen. They are everything and more what that salesperson sold you on Maytag.”

“Maytag was terrible. I will never buy another product made by that company”

“Worst washer I ever bought. 7 repairs in one year.”

“Quite literally the worst unit on the market. They've cheapened them so much via "Lean manufacturing" they are horrible.”

“Exactly this! My husband was replacing parts on our brand new touch screen, fancy pants Maytag washer about 2 years after purchase. Coming home to a wet laundry room floor due to a busted wash basin was the final straw. The thing made it maybe 4 years, tops. I am now the proud owner of a brand new GE with knobs instead of screens, an agitator, and a flimsy feeling metal lid with no glass top. It looks like 1990 in my laundry room and I could not be happier. To the OP - do yourself a favor, avoid Maytag.”

“I have a similar model without the agitator and it is terrible. Wouldn’t recommend. Giant tub that you can’t fill half way with clothes, constantly off balance, smells musty even after cleaning the machine and leaving the lid open.”

“Do yourself a favor and dont. Had GE that lasted 10 plus years.. currently on 2nd set of maytag in the last 5 years”

“How much laundry are you doing? If you aren’t going with a speed queen, you should be looking at a front loader tbh. Also avoid big box and buy from an independent store that services the appliances in house. These are maytags entry level machines. They are garbage for lack of a better term. You would do well to spend an extra hundred bucks and get LGs entry level front loaders. Just keep the seal gasket clean and the washer door cracked after use”

“New Maytags aren’t very good. I wouldn’t get them. You’d probably do better to get something cheaper on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.”

“I work on that washer all the time. You will end up paying what an LG costs or more after a few years. Just get the LG.”

“LG is actually the second most reliable brand behind speed queen (expensive) when it comes to appliance repair technicians ratings. I recently got an lg and it’s been great. I bought a set of Maytag washer and dryers in 2016 and had constant control board failures costing $250 each time. Replaced the washer after the third failure in 3 years. LG is essentially the best brand of sub $1,000 washing machines and dryers don’t really matter as much as they’re not as complicated as washers. Samsung is trash and LG is trash for every appliance except washers and dryers where they are actually one of the best.”

“The washer is trash. Mine is on third repair in 18 months”

“Maytag is junk just like all of the new machines, don’t buy !!!”

“24 month in and control board died, it basically an anchor since repair is $699.99. we are using for target practice.”

“I just bought that same washer. and the transmission / gearbox failed after 2 weeks . don't waste your money buy an lg”

“No! I’m having issues getting my washer repaired and it’s going on 3 months”

“I have a 1 year sold set of Maytag front loaders that I absolutely hate. That being said, I had a set of Maytag front loaders that I purchased in 2015 and they were great! My mom still uses them. My 2 complaints are time- 1-3 hours to wash. The mode selection. Changes. Are all slow like the processor is over loaded or something. I had the LG Mega from Costco and they gave me no issues- they were sold with the house”

“I had a matched Maytag set delivered 3 years ago, I had them returned as the dryer didn’t work on delivery. Went with Speed Queen, although my 30 year old Kenmore was a better washing machine.”

“Nope they have a terrible design flaw in the drain pump harness that will brick the machine. Avoid at all costs Entry level LG top loaders are much better machines”

“Buy yourself a new or used Speed Queen washer. The washer that your showing is crap. The dryer is good. If you can't afford a new Speed Queen, then look on Craigslist or FB marketplace for a used/refurbished/scratch-and-dent. You may have to expand the search to include the nearest large city. If you really want new, then buy this dryer but change the washer to the cheapest LG front loader.”

“I would recommend against it. I bought a brand new Maytag Bravos set 4 years ago. I replaced the transmission in the washer and the heating element in the dryer after just two years. Recently the washer's transmission began to go bad again. Then it started to give me drain errors. It's currently in my backyard waiting for someone to come pick it up for free because I am done messing with it. $800. What a waste.”

“No they don’t make them like they use to my new Maytag washer commercial technology lasted 6months. Finally sending a new one in a month but I don’t expect it to work any better than 6months. After 7 visits from repairman replacing everything from the control panel, clutch even the wiring harness a complete rebuild and still didn’t work.”

“Bought Maytag top loader 2 1\2 years ago and it quit completely. NEVER AGAIN will I by A MAYTAG”

“Absolutely 100% correct…….. I’m now fighting with extended warranty people about getting a three year-old top-of-the-line Maytag microwave fixed…….. I highly recommend nobody ever by Maytag because you will be severely disappointed.”

“I sincerely wish I'd kept my older Maytag. The only thing wrong with it was the timer/starter; the new one we ordered didn't sync and you had to just turn it until the machine came on and began to fill. Even so, it was better than the new Maytag I bought, which I HATE. Sheets come out twisted like rope; the tub and agitator is not supposed to do that!”

“I hear you load and clear. I used to swear by Maytag appliances. My energy saving washing machine has convinced me to never buy another appliance by that brand. Absolute garbage! I’m actually keeping my eyes open for a used, old style machine. You know, the kind that actually cleans your clothes with no fuss or muss.”

“Me too. My maytag is 3 years old and has been repaired going on 4 times. My repairman told me it is junk.”

“Same here. My mother bought a Maytag washer in 1995. She passed away in 2014 and I got her washer, fast forward to 2024 and it finally died. So I bought a front load Maytag and I HATE IT. 3 HOURS to wash a load of whites! Ridiculous! I'm so disappointed. So stuck. Can't return or exchange. No wonder there are so many newer used models for sale.”

“I had the old and great Maytag washer from 1985 to 2025, not one repair! But the new one, takes an agonizing plus one hour for a medium load, unbelievably noisy, can’t open lid to add that last item found on the floor, no instructions on settings in the manual. I am also stuck. Unfortunately I found Maytag is really not Maytag but cheaper Whirlpool.”

“I'm not a fan. My customers complain about cleaning performance relatively frequently, and the lid on that specific one really doesn't inspire confidence for the rest of the machine. It's laughably flimsy. I'd consider the GTW465. Still not great but cleans a lot better than the Maytag at the very least.”

“Yeah we are getting some complaints on these newer basic Maytags as well. I’m not a fan of the controls/buttons.”

“Rinsing performance is a weak point on those Maytags, besides not getting stains out, soap not fully rinsing is the second most complained issue. I can see why; the spray rinse is anemic at best, and the wash action is very weak as well. ironically LG has one of the better approval ratings for cleaning performance so far. I've only gotten a couple complaints by comparison to the multiple for the Maytag/Whirlpool models. Do you have hard water by chance? That seems to make machines of almost any brand struggle.”

“Yeah, we held onto our LG and it was lemony from the beginning. Local repair folks wouldn't touch it for some reason. And now we've picked another piece of fruit from the lemon tree, a Maytag.”

“This is a year after you posted but… I am replacing a dead 5 year old Maytag with a speed queen. It’s smaller but built better. As for cost… think of it this way. I bought a $1200 Maytag (CAD). 5 years later it’s dead. Something stuck between the drum and tub… or something with the transmission. I can’t even get it repaired because they use dissimilar metals to join the trans and drum spline. So it’s basically brand new and unrepairable. Parts warranty also doesn’t cover the trans which is what breaks. New trans is $575 bucks plus $150 install fee. So fixing the Maytag now has cost me more than the price of the speed queen. I wish I spent the money up front and not had to deal with installing a brand new machine after 5 years. Fuck Maytag. Fuck companies making throw away appliances to save money. Buy it once. Buy speed queen or heubsch. You’ll save money in the long run.”

“Last washer and dryer we had were Maytag. They lasted all of 5 years. Did the basic maintenance and kept them clean. Still was going to cost an arm and leg to get them repaired. I’ll never buy Maytag again.”

“I just had my 10yr warranty one die just outside that. Cleaning performance had dropped, fill level was hot and miss over the past four years, and the last year it has just been frequently off balance while spinning. It was used maybe once or twice a week? It's companion electric dryer is still strong and dumb hot. It got replaced by a GE with more options but was cheap/on sale but only has a 6yr warranty.”

“that 10 year maytag warranty is a joke. You got lucky.”

“If you buy the Maytag get the warranty guarantee it will break in 5 years if buy the gtw335asnww GE”

“If you buy the Maytag, buy the warranty. Saved my ass. I bought the 3 year extended warranty and it broke the last month of year 3. They sent someone out to fix it and replace the control panel, but now it can’t finish a cycle properly. It just spins forever and never drains properly. 4 visits later and the repair company said to “hire someone else” since they cannot figure out what’s wrong with it. Hopefully Lowe’s will just give me a new one eventually.”

“I honestly can't remember how long ago we bought it but we haven't had our maytag MVWC565FW but it was making noise when aggitating and we took the aggitator apart nothing looked damaged but we found like 15 coins in various slots under the aggitator and we thought we had found the problem. When we put it back together and it isn't spinning. My husband decided we should get a new one. I feel like a quitter. We used to run stuff til it was completely dead. We just don't have time to schedule a repair person. Buying a LG. Wish me luck.”

“There was a previous model to this one that had a sturdier lid and worked amazing!! Customers of mine loved it! Then we get this model. Sucks donkey pickle. Fill options get overridden by auto sense technology. Why bother offering medium fill and deep fill if the machine is just going to override your selection? Dumb motherboards. Dumb techs. Take a dang good product, feel like something needs to be upgraded and innovative, and ruin the good name. For those who like to sit around for an hour while the clothes wash, keep a few of these models around. Otherwise, bring back a couple old-school machines for those of us who are intelligent enough to figure out how to select out own water levels, water temperature, and cycle. We don't need 7 cycle choices. We don't need weight sensing. As a salesperson, I find it sad that I have to tell people the Whirlpool family is just as unreliable and crappy as Samsung. (Oh, don't get me started about Samsung!!!!!) See those GE washers in the next lane? Get one of those. Avoid anything that says HE. GE is going to have loud machines. Not going to lie. But you can get machines without so much electronics. Maytag was amazing before Whirlpool took over. Actually, everything was good until Whirlpool and LG started buying out the names. You don't know who makes what anymore. I wish I didn't have to sell anything in the Whirlpool family, but that's what my employer carries and that's what I have to do to make sales. I feel like a cheap, used-car salesperson. AND BUY THOSE PROTECTION PLANS!!!!!! Especially if it's Allstate! Allstate will REPLACE a unit if it's unrepairable or they can't get a service person to your location.”

“I get nothing but complaints about top load Maytags immediately after the purchase!! From wash settings, wash not cleaning and issues all in the first year. I personally would buy a Whirlpool over a Maytag- but I would definitely consider LG top loaders.”

“Be careful. The way their warranty works is designed to make it more expensive to fix your washer than to buy a new one. I just found out today how screwed I am. Mine just died after less than 4 years of use. The main board failed. A new mainboard plus a service appointment is literally more than the washer cost new. And coincidentally, the warranty only covers the drive motor and the wash basket. It is a trash warranty. Here is the board I need, so you can see I'm not kidding about the price: https://www.maytagreplacementparts.com/PartDetail/Control-Board/W11419171/4960982 This is apparently one of the most common failures. At least mine failed after a cleaning cycle so I don't have to take it apart to get my clothes back.”

“I have this junk washer!! Had repaired before warranty ran out! Wouldn't you know a month later had to have worked on again!! I had to pay myself, they sad they reimburse me , what a joke!! I keep sending copy of receipts don't ge!! When washer starts it fillup water , then washes then stops. Have to put on spin and rinse, then done!!! Don't buy !!”

“Maytag Washer Machine HORRIBLE Washer make a terrible noise all the time and is new . Also every once in a while have a code F7 to "clean itself" and does not work until you remove the clothes , leave it empty and let it clean . IS REALLY ANNOYING ! I am looking for an old washer next time , they are the BEST .”

“DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! I'm less then impressed with this washer. I purchased this in February 2024 and it's already broken. We had a tech come out and replaced a broken lock, faulty pump and bad motherboard after 2 service calls. I called customer service (more than an hour with this call) they transferred me to 4 different customer service reps then stated that they had trouble locating the motherboard and NEEDED 10 BUSINESS DAYS to locate the motherboard and even then they dont know if they will locate the motherboard or be able to give my money back. I have kids and can't be taking them to the laundry mat to wash all my clothes. All I can say is if you really want to waste your money on a poorly designed washer, please Buy a whirlpool, kenmore or maytag.”

“Will not be purchasing one in the future. Mines will not drain properly causing me to continuously take it apart and manually drain it. Recently, it threw out a code which will cost me the price of a brand new washer just to fix it! No mas.”

“Besides being 'bulletproof' I am looking for the old school, simple design with settings that allow you to have real control over the cycle. I want rinse, spin only and auto fill options and these are hard to find. My POS Maytag has a rinsen and spin cycle but it literally takes 45 minutes to run......and that's if it actually makes it through the entire cycle without balance issues, what the ELF!”

“Thank you so much...your reviews helped me want to buy a Speed Queen!!! Can you tell me...can the top loader wash a king comforter? I don't have a very puffy one. We have a Maytag right now and I didn't know that Whirlpool bought them...we have had problems with it spinning and had a tech come put a new part in it only 6 months ago and it is doing the same dang thing again!!! Pisses me off because if we knew Whirlpool made Maytag, I would of NEVER bought the Maytag a few years ago!!! We had problems with our Whirlpool all the time. I want a washer that's gonna last..sick of this crap with washers!!!”

“Maytag after 7 years, only two people using it once a week needs repair. Maytag is made by whirlpool. Nix both those brands”

“Went from Maytag Neptune to LG to a GE commercial. All mechanical timers and switches is the way to go.”

“Steer clear of Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag. Whirlpool has a massive recall out on washers for faulty control boards.”

“Guys just be cause it vented or not it will catch fire mine did it a single unit maytag dryer is y im looking I to combo unit and I did get cloths out and unit outside before it burnt my house down”

“For me, the model has to be worth the effort...like with our MAYTAG, I am just like eff this! The fact that they purposely designed a machine to where you can't access the filter easily is just borderline a crime for me....if I like something a lot, its worth troubleshooting....”

“LG is pretty much highest rated in the US. Well above Maytag, Frigidaire, whirlpool, etc. just ordered a LG top load from Costco for delivery Monday.”

“Speed Queen. If too $$, LG front load. No Samsung and Maytag is now an overpriced Whirlpool and probably won’t last 3-4 years without breakdown. I just got out of the 5yr extended warranty by a week and need a new gearbox. Not covered by the fancy 10 year ‘commercial grade’ warranty. Go light on detergent. Don’t use and if you must, cut fabric softener 50/50 with water. Also use sparingly. Both will gum up these HE machines and your clothes.”

“whirlpool/ Maytag have been terrible since Amana bought them, constantly breaking down last one I bought was top rated by spruce, lasted me 2 years. I used to work for Maytag in 2000-2004 they were amazing then, since then and almost every repairman I talk to says the same thing, DONT BUY WHIRLPOOL OR MAYTAG.”

“I really like the Frigidaire top load washer (haven't tried the dryer, although they are all pretty much the same), and I've heard LG makes pretty good laundry machines too. Kenmore will probably be similar to the Frigidaire or LG, depending on what model you get. For front loaders specifically, I've heard good things about Electrolux. Everyone here always says to get Speed Queen, and yes, they are built well, but they are priced above what a lot of people are willing/able to pay. Ones to stay away from are Samsung, GE, and Whirlpool built brands including Maytag, Amana, Roper (those being exceptionally cheap and nasty).”

“They’re all shit in their own special way. You can find a million horror stories about every brand. I’ve personally had the worst experience with Maytag and the best experience with Samsung. Which is the polar opposite of the consensus in this sub. Pick one you don’t hate the look and feel of thats in your budget, and remember, more feature means more things that can break. Godspeed friend.”

“I clean homes and wash my clients’ laundry for a living. Been at it for about 15 years now. LG’s have always impressed me the most for their cleaning performance. I also have clients with LG washers that are approaching 20 years old without any problems. I have seen one LG that bit the bullet at 11 years because the control panel gave up. A Speed Queen does an OK job, but I have not understood what all the fuss is about - and Consumer Reports supports that as well. GE washes fine. Maytags and Whirlpools do a fair cleaning, but I’ve seen plenty of them die by around 10 years. The only machines I would strongly discourage are Samsung. I have seen so many of my clients’ Samsung washers and dryers break, the washers also are bad at time management (keep taking far more time than initially shown on the screen), the dryers take forever, and the cleaning isn’t all that great.”

“I've had Inglis (Whirlpool company?), LG, Kenmore and Maytag. The one that died the quickest was the Maytag; I won't be buying that again.”

“our Maytag top loader is a total lemon, and Maytag Canada (Whirlpool) won’t acknowledge it’s broken, so we wasted money on the extended warranty, too, as they refuse to fix it. Still not sure what to replace it with. Did you have the “pet-pro” MVW6500MBK too? AVOID.”

“I bought a no frills maytag top loader with agitator 3 years and 2 months ago and I’m back looking for something new bc the part that needs to be replaced is 1/4 the price of the machine and I’m not confident it’ll be any better after spending the money. This thing was a lemon. Couldn’t even get 5 years out of it.”

“This. I have a Maytag that has a "real" agitator and it shreds clothes. Started damaging my delicates after the second or third wash”

“This is only one subset of data, but worth looking at the Yale Appliance Repair Stats for front loaders. For them at least, they sell significantly more LG appliances than other brands (62% of their total sales, almost 3.5x as many as Maytag, the next leading brand). Higher number sold will lead to more negative reviews just by the nature that people that have issues are more likely to write about them than a person who has none, despite the fact that their company is repairing LG appliances at a lower rate than most other brands. Granted, this data could be way better (ie, are they talking about repairing only the current year machines, or are they only repairing 10 year old units?), but it does back up the Consumer Reports ratings.”

“Either spring for a Speed Queen or get a No frills Hotpoint or Amana. They're the same internally as a Whirlpool/Maytag or GE”

“Repair tech here .. the less bells and whistles the better - anything middle range LG or may tag etc.. they are all very similar these days .. but beyond brand ...IS HOW YOU TREAT YOUR MACHINE... -DONT OVERLOAD -DONT OVER DETERGENT -KEEP DOOR SLIGHTLY OPEN WHEN NOT IN USE -Clean Drain filter regularly -DONT OVERLOAD X10 Overloading is the biggest killer of most machines Dont buy washer dryer in one unit unless u dont have the space for a washer and a dryer Minimum size 8kg Enjoy your new home PS - FRONT LOADERS USE A FRACTION OF THE WATER, WASH YOUR CLOTHS BETTER CLEANER AND KINDER ON THE FABRIC”

“The Maytag washer/dryer set I bought for $40 from an estate sale The washer is “smart” with sensors but for $40 I’ll set aside cash to replace it when it fails”

“Fair enough. However, LG makes very reliable washers and dryers. Besides, fixing a washing machine on your own is not only super simple, but cheap too. Washing machines are not very complex. There are not many components and they are easy to access for replacement. I know those old Maytags are built to last, but that thing HAS lasted. It is a matter of time before something breaks. From my experience with my 80’s set, the arms that held the drum (front loader) eventually cracked, and was not worth the time nor the money to repair since it is one big assembly. Structural repairs are a no go. Replacing a pump, valve or board… super easy.”

“Yeah yeah yeah. Durable & reliable. But call technicians in your area and make sure someone will work on something from the 80s. And you can get parts for them? Not the timers. You can only get the timers used on ebay. 40 year old parts on 40 year old units. Its fun to be nostalgic but these are going to be real inconvenient when they break. Any good repair company isn't going to work on anything older than 25 years for liability reasons. They strip a screw out on accident, now they cant get a part becomes a headache for them.”

“For those curious, Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana are all Whirlpool brands. Maytag and Whirlpool units are even made on the same production line so they are pretty much identical aside from the branding assuming you are comparing units of equivalent cost. If anyone is looking to buy a Whirlpool unit I can send Inside Pass discount codes. Just DM or chat me the email address you want the pass sent to. Also let me know if you want a Canadia pass or American pass.”

“Same company, just a different name on the unit. Watch this video: https://youtu.be/jmtLeB4ZplU?si=QItkwG85H78Jayw8”

“If you are buying new, go with Speed Queen's TC5 for the washer and the DC5 for the dryer. Speed Queen has been owned by Alliance Laundry Systems since 1998, sells their washers and dryers to independent appliance retailers, and best of all, makes ONLY washers and dryers. Speed Queen washers and dryers are designed to last 25 YEARS if used 8 hours every day. All other modern washers and dryers are designed to last only 3 to 6 years. If you can't afford that, then go with an older Whirlpool direct drive (made from the 1980s until 2010-11). Any Maytag made after 2006 is not really a Maytag, but a higher end Whirlpool. Older Non-HE Maytag washers and dryers made in Newton Iowa are a good vintage alternative to all other modern washers and dryers. DO NOT buy any household appliances made by Samsung. From 2010 to 2017, my parents bought a Samsung front load washer and matching dryer, which quit working in June of 2017. The washer was already on its last legs by then. I told my parents to buy Speed Queen and that is what they have. The dryer had some overheating problems, but the washer has worked flawlessly since they got it. Whatever you get, be sure to leave the washer open when not in use so bacteria doesn't grow inside, which lead to a bad odor. Replace the inlet hoses every 5 years especially if they're made of rubber”

“Maytag and whirlpool are the same thing”

“I wouldn't call Maytag the luxury version. It's more the opposite in that it's basically Whirlpool machines but simpler tech and supposedly more robust parts.”

“The Whirlpool Corporation used to be a great appliance company. They sold more washers and driers than any other American company, mostly due to sales of the Sears Kenmore brand. For decades and decades, As far as washing machines go, the Whirlpool and Kenmore brand were number 2, behind number 1, which was Maytag. This was based upon surveys of people being asked, what type of washer do you wish you owned along with customer satisfaction of the brand they did own. Then Maytag, after a ton of bad press and class action law suits over a front load washer they released without proper field testing, a CEO that prioritized buying up other appliance companies while not paying attention to the debt load the company was carrying on the books….filed for Bankruptcy. After much ado, the Whirlpool Corporation bought out the rights to the Maytag name and other companies that has been previously acquired by Maytag. Today, the Maytag name still sells appliances because of the prestige that company once carried. Under the skirt, behind the paint, when you buy a Maytag product, you are buying a Whirlpool engineered and designed product. The problem is that for the past several (7-10 ) years, the reliability of Whirlpool products as a whole, including the brand names that fall under its corporate umbrella, have been spiraling downward. It can be said truthfully, that almost no appliance company is turning out goods that were as reliable as they were decade ago…….Whirlpool has taken the largest leap, from a company that was literally on top. If you want to buy a front load washer, in the United States, that is consistently rated as #1 in performance and reliability…..get an LG. At relatively the same price point as the Maytag, a comparable LG will have a larger capacity and more useful options. A much better tried and true recirculation system. Rinsing performance that exceeds WP/Maytag. The choices of up to 2-3 extra rinse cycles, versus 1. It’s just simply a better washer and super easy to work on, if something does go wrong. All LG’s have an easy to access drain pump filter. There are people responding to this message talking about Speed Queen. Most are referring to their top loader. A very pricy machine, with an enviable reliability record. It’s an average to good washer as far as performance goes. The Maytag front loader you just bought will perform better than the SQ top loader. Besides that, you are shopping for a front loader. SQ does make a ridiculously expensive front loader. Again, very robust, very reliable. However, for what you pay, you get an average performing wash machine, small capacity and the machine doesn’t even have an onboard heater available. The time for a few minutes of buyers remorse, is now…..before they are delivered. I’ve had so many bad experiences with both Maytag and Whirlpool in the last several years…..mostly because everyone calls me to diagnose their laundry machinery problems. …..buyer beware. If for some reason you don’t want or like something about the models LG offers……I’d go for an Electrolux over the Maytag. I have owned multiple LG front loaders over the past 22 years. I move around a lot and have sold the previous washers with the homes I’ve sold. I keep going back because they are excellent. My current machine is 5 years old. I would say choose ELUX over Maytag because I pay attention to these posts. You rarely hear a peep out of ELUX owners. If you have any questions…..ask me, here or through DM’s.”

“If you’re looking for FL pair, I’d recommend the WFW4720R over the MHW5630 (and matching dryer). Whirlpool refresh from 2 years ago, a LOT of quality updates, new controls for washer and dryer, pump access on the washer, etc… guts are pretty similar between both.”

“I have them. They are three years old and I’ve had to make a warranty claim once for a faulty lid lock. Besides that they are alright”

“If you can afford a Speed Queen get it. Even my appliance repair guy said so. I’ve had a Maytag set for 8 years now and they are ok. But when they go in I’m definitely going Speed Queen.”

“Good to know! I currently have an LG model WT7800CV that’s only a few years old and is driving me crazy. It’s the case of never-ending scrud that I can’t get rid of no matter what I do (even hired a professional to disassemble and clean it a year ago, but it came right back despite using almost no detergent, doing extra rinses, and using Affresh tabs multiple times a month). Do you know if Maytags tend to have this issue? Id say almost any washing machine cleans better than leaving brown waxy scrud on our clothes, lol.”

“What did you end up buying? Our washer of 20 years died last week and we were looking between the Electrolux ELFW7637AW model and a Maytag.”

“Dryer: Bought the 2021 used sq for $300 Open box new maytags whirlpools $400 Lets see how long this goes 20-25 yrs? We will see. Math says 7 yrs pays 4 itself Previous lg & whirlpool 8.5-9yrs”

“I have had a speed queen top loader and it has been an absolute tank. The clothes seem to come out plenty clean and I have not noticed any issues with excessive wear. I still have an older Maytag dryer that I intend to just keep fixing until you can’t get parts for it”

“I have a Speed Queen dryer, and I love it - if my Maytag washer ever kicks it, I will definitely replace it with a Speed Queen washer. It's simpler than other dryers, but it just works. I would compare it to the whirlpool workhorse dryers from the 80s - it feels substantial and dries without ruining anything. Uses just enough heat, but not too much - you know what I mean?”

“I just recently replaced a Maytag washer and a whirlpool dryer that were about 10 years old and finally given up… Shopping at my local big box home store I didn’t get much help with which washers and dryers are best as most of the sales people said “they don’t make them like they used to“ no matter what brand…They don’t carry speed queen and those are out of my price range as I’m a single person and don’t need a heavy duty expensive washer and dryer set… I ended up going with a basic LG set of top load washer (with agitator) and matching dryer… they were the only ones that had any hint of quality feel to them as far as the door/lid closing and general construction of the machine… The whirlpools I saw felt terribly cheap and flimsy, as well as the Amana and the GE models I looked at… I’ve had these about six months and they’ve been flawless so far and work very well so hopefully I can get a good few years… I’m not expecting them to last 20 years as I don’t think any of them do anymore… with energy star tax savings locally I spent just shy of $1000 for the set…”

“Washer: Speed Queen, top loader with agitator 🤌🏻 We bought it a few years ago after our Maytag (also top loader) died after like 6-7 years. Dryer: Maytag is probably 11 years old now and running strong but when it kicks the bucket, I'll get a Speed Queen dryer too.”