Old school washers are better - Why we bought Maytag commercial
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- We were fed up with front-loading H.E. washers that don't use much water to clean your clothes. So I explain why we bought Maytag old-school commercial washer over the Speed queen commercial. The washer is Model #MVWP576KW and the dryer is electric Model #MEDP576KW or Gas is Model #MGDP576KW
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Had to laugh when you said the washer should last at least 10 years plus. We bought our Maytag washer 47 years ago,and it is still going strong.
wow
New today won't last that long, even the Commercial grade.
good deal! Things were made better back then. I have a top loader that's around 44 years old, but it's a Whirlpool though. Both companies made good products, but I'm thinking Maytag as a whole is a bit better. I do have a Maytag dryer from 1990, so it's now 31 years young... got lots more mileage to go on it.
whirlpool bought maytag
48 yrs for my Sears dryer!!
I can still get parts for a 50 year old washer, this fact alone makes old washers better than a new one.
exactly, which is why overhauling the old units has become the thing to do. Old style used machines are fetching huge prices.
@@garypillischafske1425 What do you think of a circa 1995 Speedqueen? 2 year ago I replaced the belt and a couple of parts. I hope it is good for another 20 years. I don't want to buy a new one.....too much electronics. I guess the consumer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs, consumer grade) and won't hold up to heat, vibration, moisture. What do you think?
My Sears dryer is 48 yrs old! Only replaced the belt twice. The enamel inside the drum is pretty worn(no rust) but it works great
Where do you get the parts?
I had an old washer that the transmission seal went out on and the repair place (who also sells new washers BTW) claimed the seals were no longer made. I was skeptical and kept the washer for a couple years but couldn't find the time to hunt around and see if I could get parts so I took it to the salvage but I would love to know for the future - thanks in advance
@@ronaldmcdonald3965 old speed queens are very good from what I hear.
I cleaned houses for 37 years and used a lot of washers. I agree 100% the old school are the best
My wife and I bought a house in 2019 with a Kenmore washer and dryer made in the mid 1980's. They're older than us and still going strong.
I'm still using my Kenmore dryer that was bought when I got married. That was almost 39 years ago!
Yep. Kenmore was the best...
I bought a used Maytag commercial washer for my local Maytag repairman 40 years ago. He had pulled it out of the landfill and rebuilt it
I have no idea how old it actually is. When I bought it I paid $60. My dryer is a hotpoint electric that I helped my uncle install when I was 15 or 16. I am now 71. Neither one of those machines owe me a dime.
we have fridges from the 90s still going at the apartment complex i work at....we have had new ones that didnt even make it 3 years before they died..
My parents bought a property in 1977 when I was 7. There was a GE fridge in one of the houses. It was not frost-free, the freezer was inside the refrigerator, it iced up fast in the summer and it was getting quite rusty but it still worked when I had to move out 6 months ago, so it was over 43 years old. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take it and I have a feeling that the new owner threw it away. O yeah, it was quite too.
Wow. Old school is always better.
My basement refrigerator (beer fridge) finally died and had to be replaced last year. It was a 1952 McClary. 67 years of service wasn't too bad. Until it died, the appliance had never been repaired or serviced. The McClary was not energy efficiency certified, but it only came on once per day... The 3 year old stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator in my kitchen is energy certified, but comes on every 20 minutes throughout the day and this unit has already required service repairs three times.
@@johnossendorf9979 Yup - I still have 1973 GE fridge. I also have a GE (I think) chest freezer from the mid 1970s. I have a buddy who I've known for 14 years who has gone through 3 chest freezers in that time and lost over 100 lbs of his salmon, elk meat etc each time. Ridiculous.
I'm 26. Been using a washer and drier from the late 70's. Very basic. When they break it's simple to fix. My washing machine doesn't need a printed circuit board and electronics. It's a washer...
If you were born in 1995, how could you remember the 70's?
Born in 94. And I sought out older equipment: Washer, dryer, refrigerator.
Older appliances typically have inexpensive parts and are simple
That was the greatest decade !!.
exactly old design washers and dryers are much better
Everything today is designed to be “smart” only to be inferior to their pure mechanical ancient counterparts.
We had a pair of Speed Queens. Washer drum seemed a tad small but they worked well for us anyway. There are only two of us. Bought them in 1996. They are still running. The dryer only had to be repaired twice in 26 years One repair was a squirrel got into the vent. Both times easy fixes. Our repair guy said they would last forever. and they are so easy to work on. The washer agitated just fine. We used them for a three unit apartment building where we lived in one unit. They are still going strong.
Appliance tech here. The new Maytag commercial washers such as the one in your video, have a lot of the same parts as the Maytag/Whirlpool/Amana etc. consumer models. (Ie, plastic drive hub, subpar transmission and suspension rods). They do wash better than most on the market today but not nearly as aggressive as an old school model set to heavy. Longevity wise, they're absolute junk when compared to the old school stuff. This machine is labelled "commercial" for business insurance reasons, nothing to do with durability. And the 10 year warranty is only the parts, which are overall very cheap. The reoccurring labour to keep repairing them is what gets most businesses today. My advice to all, buy an old school machine. Have it repaired / rebuilt. Will still cost less than these new "commercial" units, but will wash better and last many years before needing repair. You also get brownie points for keeping the old school stuff out of the landfill!
OMG! Somebody finally validated my complaint! I hate my HE washer. It takes an hour to run one load and the clothes are never clean.
Ditto I thought it was just me
It does help if you run it on bulk clothes or towels you'll get more water 💦 which means cleaner.
@@valeriab9735 : And defeats the purpose of a HE. ( Sorry, couldn't resist saying that, lol )
My vintage Whirlpool's extra heavy wash cycle is 18 minutes. I DESPISE HE washers!!
yup and the repair men will tell you that you're not doing your laundry properly. the new ones are junk and Im glad to have stumbled here!
I could never agree more about old school washers being better!
Couldn't agree more!!! And it takes over an hour to wash one load. I'd never get done!
Agreeeeeee
A lot of people don’t like agitator wash machines. They say it wears out your clothes by agitating.
Me, I get dirty in my trade. I need an agitating washer. I love my old school washer. Love my Maytag.
@@Barchenhund WE LOVE THE AGITATOR WASHERS, ALWAYS HAD THEM.
I don’t know my grandmother’s arms are pretty worn out!
I bought this Maytag combo about 20 years ago (or rather, the equivalent commercial Maytags of the day). Still going strong, I'm guessing they will outlive me. ALWAYS go for the "tried, true, and proven".
We have a 1981 Maytag beautiful machine that needed repair twice and worked fine. It started making noise in 4/2022 and the parts to fix are not there anymore. New machine is a need but the old one if fixed is far better than anything these days.
@@pjammin00 Try searching around on the internet for parts. Ya never know!
@@jasonrodgers9063 Tried searching a lot but because the machine is antique some parts are just obsolete. Timer was fixed 10 years ago but now its unavailable. The industry wants us to buy the new ones with 11 year life.
In that case you should have went with the Speedy Queen brand, Maytag isn't what they used to be, Maytag so called commercial built units still use plastic parts in their build, Speedy Queen uses all metal heavy duty high quality all"metal" parts and SQ is the last company that uses an actual Transmission in their washing units unlike Maytag.
@@pjammin00 Um, no you are Incorrect=Speedy Queen brand- it's what high-end Resort and hotels use, it's what your commercial brick and mortar laundromats use-Speedy Queen for the Win.
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this video! Absolutely amazing that we have to pay extra and search high and low for what used to be the common standard. Will be buying a set of these for my house. Thanks so much for putting the effort into making this video presentation.
Amen to that! I have a saying: _"Simplicity is the new luxury"._ In other words, planned obsolescence results in overly complex products lasting just long enough to surpass the warranty by maybe a year or so. Then our wallets get to go on a diet again. Rinse and repeat (no pun intended). It's the only way the elite can ensure that we keep lining their pockets. 😉
Both of you are completely correct! I was searching for this comment just to agree.
After 2 he machines in 2 years, both failing- I found an old school repair man. Bought a 12 year old all metal Amana, no electronic controls. No computer chips- I like the new clean, quick, had for 4 months - looking for a long relationship with this machine. But nice to know where to get a new " old" machine.
Not me front loaders are the way to go. You cant use short wash for dirty clothes. That is for just body soiled not dirt and grime...that you must use full cycle..front loaders don't pull on your clothes and stretching them...this man is full of BS..homesteader not.....
It's true, none of us needs to take any responsibility to minimize how much of a limited resource such as water, that we use. Let's just worry about it when the water supply is vastly diminished.
I love the old school ones where you can open it and it's still running. Usually good for adding more water if need be. There is something "therapeutic" about watching the clothes getting pulled under and making sure the machine is doing it's job.
Love to watch this too!
Oh good, I thought I was just a weirdo.
Yep i go into a daze watching that agitator
@@lisakukla459 haha same here, exactly!
Where can you purchase a washer where the lid doesn't lock..we also like to watch it in action.
I still have and love my mother-in-law s gas dryer 1979. She's long gone god rest her soul, but her dryer still kicks ass
Because they made in America by Americans?
@@m5184jhd YEP
Great video. I just bought these 2 days ago, so very ironic I came across this video. This made me feel even better about my purchase. In my area of Michigan, Lowes did not care the secondary dryer with the 5 year warranty. It was at a place called ABC Wearhouse, but they were on backorder for up to 2 months, whereas I was able to take them home from Lowes that day. Also, thanks for the heads up on the Maytag warrant extension when registering them. Definitely thinking about doing that.
Do your bed comforters fit well in that 3.5 cu ft tub?
YOU ARE 100% CORRECT!!! We moved into a house and needed a washer and dryer. The store sold us a brand new "water saver" top loader Maytag. Even though it had a few settings...we soon discovered that it could only BARELY wash clothes on the top setting...The clothes STILL come out smelly, semi-dry...A NIGHTMARE! We complained to the store but they wouldn't do anything! We plan to sell it ASAP or trade it in for a machine 15 years older or more...YOUR BIDEO NAILS IT! - Disgusted in Tombstone!
GE he washers are also bad. At the store now looking for replacement!
I have a clone of that same washing machine with Kenmore all over it!
One of the biggest advantages of an older top loader is that you can let heavier soiled items soak before going through the wash cycle.
Absolutely! Love that feature. (Andrew's wife Gwyneth here, posting under hubby's name) I add some detergent booster like 20 mule team or Calgon and let it soak and soak... soiled items come out well. Can't imagine using a machine without being able to soak.
Yeah, they also tear up clothes. No top-loader can handle hockey gear or very expensive delicates but front-loaders can.
Yes plus the newer ones have that water saving feature on all of them so you close do not get anywhere near as clean the one we have that was well over $1,000 almost you have to put it on bulk in order to get enough water for it to be clean
@@avengerscap I believe that that is what the newer companies use the propaganda they use to sell their machines in all the years I've done laundry which is many I'm 66 every machine I've had not one has torn up any clothes
@@valeriab9735 Exactly. Use the delicate cycle and mesh laundry bags. I've never had a problem, after 3 now grown daughters and over 30 years of doing all kinds of laundry.
I just recently repaired my old school Maytag dryer that I've had for over 15 years because the belt pulley broke. It took 6 dollars and 1/2 hour to fix using instructions on CZcams.
Old school cars were also better.
@@abeninan4017 We're talking about what's the best that can clean your clothes, not about what can transport you to a place the fastest and safest. Big difference.
@@abeninan4017 We have a consensus. I'm fortunate to have my grandpa's 72 Chevelle he purchased 8/12/72. Still a great automobile with original General Jumbo spare in the trunk. My mom had a Frigidaire washer she purchased in 1966 and that lasted forever. It was still in operation when they moved. My dad's metal Hoover vacuum sweeper purchased in 1966 still runs good, and self propelled. My folks had a big fan because no central air in their house, lasted over twenty years. The most beautiful stove is the defunct Chambers Range. They were built to last and a sturdy appearance. I know that this is about washing machines, however I had to say that I agree with you regarding retro vintage cars. Remember when a date would sit next to you on bench seats while driving to the drive in? The old Nash cars were even better. Luckily, our drive in is still in business, and opened in 1950. Although this is about washing machines, you made an excellent observation and I liked it.
@@walterweddle7644 Yes, I agree...!! I am 69 and I remember the 'old' technology like simple washing machines that last seemingly forever with very little maintenance, simple technology vehicles that worked and could be worked on by anyone with basic know-how and ability. Yes, our high tech world is cool and all that, but most things have become too sophisticated for the average person to fix...and expensive to fix..!!
@@marbleman52 I loved study hall with all those mini skirts. Let's just say I studied really hard! Lol
I’ve had my Kenmore for about 17 years now. It’s the really old-school kind with the knob with that clicks and you pull out and push into set start and stop. All the different parts of the cycle are marked out on the knob so very easy to control. I have handknits and it’s the best thing for doing a something like a large sweater or even a bunch of socks. Lift the lid fill the tub to the low point with your wool wash in there pull out the knob and move it to the last spin cycle put your sweater and let it soak and when it’s done close the lid and start that spin cycle to remove the water. No agitation occurs so your knits aren’t damaged and it’s way easier than trying to get the water out of a sweater with towels.
Pete, nice video. Very helpful. The maytag 586 adds water level selectors. Saves water and therefore less stress on the machine. My old maytag had that. My washer died last week after 29 years.
Just placed my order.
When our washer died after 25 years, we bought a new HE washer for $649. I washed two loads, both of which unbalanced and the clothes weren't clean. My kind husband uninstalled it and back to the store it went. We bought a decent used washer at a used appliance store for $200. That was 4 years ago. Best decision we ever made.
What washer did you buy?
I agree. I love the old turn the knob washing machines better. Everything is better about them.
It’s nice to be able to override the cycle whenever you want!👍
I so agree..
Thanks for the heads-up, Pete B. When I moved into my present home, I swapped out the washing machine for the Maytag in the home I had in my old home. Never regretted the swap. My Maytag has been operating flawlessly for 36 years. It will eventually come to an end, but when it does, I will be investing in another Maytag washer and dryer. You get what you pay for.,......quality and durability!
Maytag died in 2006, You will be getting a Whirlpool with a "Maytag" sticker on it. If you want an old school, long life washer like the Maytags of old then Speed Queen is all that remains in the US market. "TC" series Not "TR"
Thanks so much for this post! We also had to do extra cycles and rinses with a washer that was only a couple years old. I was so disgusted with it, I started researching options and found your video. I went out that very day and bought this exact set. That was a year ago and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. So nice to have clean clothes and not be wasting water, time, and money.
Appreciate you and your review. Many thanks from North Carolina!
Something else I hate about the new washers they all have the lids to lock so if you forget something you can't put it in the wash machine that irritates the absolute hell out of me
My washer has an "add garment" button which, when pressed, stops the machine and unlocks the lid. Washing can be resumed by simply pressing the "start" button.
Also no 'soak' cycle. You cant fill it then let it sit for a while to let the soapy water soak in an help release dirt and grime. That''ll save you from having to wash everything on the 'heavy' cycle that can damage even the best made workclothes.
Becca; you hit the pause button, wait until it comes to a complete stop, then add the article of clothing. Then hit start again and it will proceed to wash your clothes LIKE $HIT!
Me too!!! I always find that last white sock!
You know that I don't have kids now don't need that. When had kids they knew better than open while running.
Old school anything is better than the junk made nowadays. Not everything is junk nowadays, but too much of it is.
yup, I grabbed a 1950s sewing machine from a thrift store (No rust) that thing is a solid piece. I love old school stuff
Couldn´t agree more!
We bought a 1943 Chambers gas stove for our kitchen. It is made of porcelain stuffed with horse hair insulation, weighs 500 pounds, cooks perfectly, and is beautiful. You can heat it up and cook with it off it is so efficient, and heats up our home better than the forced gas air.
We've had it 9 years now, not one problem. You can find them on Craigslist, we paid 200 bucks.
Today you get a less quality product for a much higher price with very little consumer protection. Have you checked your Mail Service lately?
Cost is about the same, accounting for inflation. Plus many more features that do work. I remember our washing machine as a kid in 60s that always needed repairs. Bought our current washer dryer pair in 2008 never had an issue with either. My daughter had new machine for past five years, no issues.
We tend to glamorize our past because we maybe don’t like today?
The last 2 sets we bought were the commercial type. Love them ! The only reason we had to get second set is we sold a house and they wanted them. Lol. We also got commercial lawnmower and other gear. They actually last soooooo long.
Thank you so much for the video. It really helped me. I just had a LE high efficiency one delivered today, and am going to Lowes tomorrow to change for the commercial model! Thanks again.
Older washers and driers had very simple parts. Now all sensors, circuit boards, and bs. Made to last a short time. Really too bad.
Same with automobiles. People use to fix their own cars. Not anymore. Henry Ford said “keep it simple”.
BUY a Speedqueen mechanical control.
"Planned Obsolescence" I believe they used to call it. A good friend of mine just purchased a new set of Maytag front load machines. They look just like rebadged Whirlpool machines with all of that sophisticated electronics. He says they aren't worth a crap.
@@barbkaup7688 I still do. My car is 26 years old and still runs like a clock.
@Besa Bes BUY WHIRLPOOL...made in Michigan...only USA manufacturer
This is so true. When I moved into my apartment I requested an old school oven/stove and washer and dryer. Management laughed at first but 9 years later I’ve only had to have a heating element replaced in my oven. Management has stated that they are constantly having to replace the new washer and dryers all the time.
I imagine they chose shit washer/dryers, in addition to idiot tenants that do not know how to operate them or keep up with basic maintenance....
I only use an old school camp fire, kettle, and washing board. I feel superior now. I also stopped showering 60 years ago, and I'm only 43.
@@gir1258 All modern hardware like this is literally made with planned obsolescense. They did not choose shit products, they chose NEW products, which was their mistake.
You're clearly making the same one since you don't realize that.
This is one of the best reviews I have seen in a while, I’m glad I seen it before I brought the ones I been looking at.
Bought my new Kitchen Aid washer and dryer in 1992. Both are still running perfectly. I know Kitchen Aid is just a fancy Whirlpool but they have been worked hard for 30 years with no issues.
I totally agree with this. After hearing friends and neighbors complain about all the troubles they have with their new style fancy front end washers and big dryers with bells and whistles - I confirmed that old school was what I wanted to continue. It takes patience and skill to have your laundry come out well. Not a magic machine. Thanks for this video.
Sadly your friends and neighbors are incapable of using said machines if they're truly having so much trouble with them lol. Why is it that my mother has owned a front loading HE washer for 20+ years and has not had a single issue? I only ever had front loaders available to use when I was living in apartments, and now own my machine, and I have also never had any issue with any of them. And I disagree - it does not take patience nor skill to have your laundry come out well. I guess I must be a laundry prodigy if that's true
I have been in the appliance repair business for almost 35 years continuously and witnessed how the industry has changed over the years. Your Maytag is a modern machine built by Whirlpool Corporation with different parameters than the residential machine. It is electronically controlled and suffers from the same cheap craftsmanship as any top load machine currently built by Whirlpool. The only thing old school about your machine is the agitator, which uses the same basic older design (with agitator dogs) which is a good thing. This is a 'VMW' (Vertical Modular Washer) that has been in production since 2012 but with different programming. They do wash better because it uses more water and utilizes a shorter agitation arch sweep but will not last like the old ones in my opinion.
The Speed Queen, however, is truly old school technology. It is essentially the same machine as the Amana that was built in the 80's. It has a mechanical timer and 30 year old parts fit perfectly.
It is distributed by a company called Alliance. In the 1980's, The Amana / Caloric company owned the Speed Queen name which was purchased by Maycor (Maytag) and later bought by Whirlpool in 2006. Whirlpool closed the Maytag factories and sold the Amana tooling, design, and the 'Speed Queen' name. I believe the video you saw is rigged and biased. My choice is definitely the Speed Queen. Good luck and thank you for posting.
I was waiting on this. I just posted the same thing. Guy thinks he's got a gem. It's just a basic modern whirlpool that he could have bought for 500 and had the exact same machine part wise. Not a single thing old school about it.
@@GLF426 Yup.
At least the design will actually use enough water to clean the clothes. I agree with you that this is a POS designed to break down as soon as the warranty is up. Manufacturers now design things to give you the minimum for the maximum of your hard earned dollars. That's why I'd only buy a really older set and repair them if necessary. Mine are from the 1970s and still work great. Replaced the dryer belt a few years ago and works like new.
My Speed Queen rocks. It passes the yellow cloth test with ease. Only modern feature was the lid cutoff switch, which is mechanical, just used a mini magnate to keep the switch from opening with the lid. But props to the video. The new washers are useless, commercial is the way to go. Last washer I'll ever buy.
@Chris Alexandre......You are totally on point with your comments. I've been repairing appliances for over 30 yrs also. And the Speed Queen is definitely the tougher of the two units, Maytag is really Whirlpool under the hood and not as durable as before. I advise anyone looking to buy a new unit to go Speed Queen.
I have an old Speed Queen from the 60s in my basement for me and my tenants. I used to have a coin-op but it broke and repair or replacement was prohibitive. I found a guy on Craigs list who specializes in repairing old used washers from the sixties. I've e had this machine for five years without one problem and I only paid $150. This guy said that this machine would outlast any new model made today.
THANK YOU!! I have been arguing with my husband for the last 4 years about the High Efficiency washer he insisted we buy 4 years ago. It doesn’t
clean our clothes as well as our old washer! My whites became dingy and the bath towels didn’t smell clean!!! It’s a large capacity machine but my husband is the laundry person since he’s retired, and he tends to be stingy with products including laundry detergent! I want a real washing machine again. Your video is being shared with him!
My husband is similar but he doesn't seem to be aware of how his t-shirts still smell after that useless HE wash with impellers (no agitator). Genetically men have a poor sense of smell compared to women. He can't even tell when food is going bad. I've saved his life several times! Men are also real suckers for advertising gimmicks when it comes to appliances. Seems everyone is taken in by those new fancy shiny models but I just can't be that gullible anymore. I want clean clothes. We're getting a speed queen. Period.
Afraid I might jinx myself, but I have a 33 year old Maytag washer/ dryer...still humming along
Same here, not even commercial grade and never a day of problem!
it willl go for 30 more years at least. it can be rebuilt cheap
I've owned my old school top load Maytag washer and dryer since March 1993. Going on 28 years old, never had a problem. I recently changed the belts on the washer more as a precaution, the 28 year old belts we're feeling a little brittle and felt it was better the change them before they broke due to age.
Brand new subscriber.Thank you,thank you,thank you so much. Super helpful because I was going to buy a front loader thinking it would wash better. I wasn't thinking at all about the high efficiency and lack of water which would have made me crazy. Now I will buy a top loader without high efficiency feature, commercial grade, no Bells and whistles. I'll probably go with a may tag because you gave a great review.Thank you, thank you, Thank you again. I'm sure you saved me a ton of problems !!!!
We bought our Maytag machines in 1985. Still going strong. Had to replace the pump for the washer a couple of years ago. I went into the laundry room to check on the repair technician... he was staring at the top of the washer. I asked what was wrong.... he said he just couldn't believe that there was no rust anywhere... and he put his hand on the top and said, "Beautiful porcelain finish!".
I don’t like my HE top loader either. I was told not having an agitator was better. It’s not. 😢
Now you know better than to listen to someone who buys into MSM marketing. I NEVER go by what others say, I research and test it myself. Back in the day people listened to "movie critics" and then didn't go see a movie that was great. I learned that the hard way, watched movies after the fact and was upset I fell for the poor review.
We have a water jet washer without an agitator and it doesn't wash soiled cloths but works fine on clean cloths. It is a model that uses less water or does it and takes 47 minutes for a normal loads. Bought at Sears outlet selling units with scratches or dings on the side panels.
Why would anyone wash clean clothes? I wear my clothes more than one day in a row but my boys work in a dirty job fixing and delivering appliances. I need an agitator and warm to hot water with a cold rinse. Samsung or LG or any front loaders to name a couple of brands I would never recommend. I agree with the guy. Top loaders.
Mine destroys, shreds anything washed on regular or dirty cycles. Including towels. Tearing up my clothes unless I wash everything on "delicate" or "permanent press"
@@maureenwagg5305 I was Diesel mechanic, dirty job and dirty clothes and washed them with dishwasher soap to get them clean.
When my old school clothes washer ( over 18 years old) died. I purchased a used one another old school one from a used appliance store that specializes in rebuilding old school appliances.
Yeah,that's the way to go.
Same thing I do,or buy from individual. Luckily I can do my own repairs.🙂✌❤
@@kajem575 Estate sales are great for finding these "treasures"!
My washer is 2nd hand Kenmore, dryer is 2nd hand Kitchenaid. Have had both for at least 20 years. Bought them from Value Appliance in Calgary, AB. Always been happy with them. Old school all the way. Not pretty, but they are in basement laundry.
You are smarter than we are.13 years 3 new rice eating nation washers later...
We bought our front load whirlpool washer and dryer back in 2012. We have had no real issues with them. We paid a lot of money because we bought them right when front loaders were making it big on the market. The machines wash and dry the clothes actually really well. We use laundry detergent pods and as long as you use the right amount of pods, it works fantastic. We will eventually replace them to get possibly some newer technology but the main cleaning aspect of them is great
I bought the same Maytags a few years ago. No electronic boards to fail and now front loading. They work great.
The controls on these washers are all electronically controlled (control board). There are no timers on these.
We got rid of our side loaders 6 months ago. The clothes didn’t smell clean. I use to leave the wash door open because it smells like mildew. We now have a top loader and I couldn’t be happier 😁
We also have to leave our front loader washer's door open when not in use also because of the mildew and mold that grows around the rim.
Free tip: I have a newer HE top load, you can hijack the water level by starting the wash load with wet laundry. That said, I think I'm taking the advice in this video for the next washer. We NEVER use any of the fancy settings, only full load, cold water. Very helpful, thanks.
That’s true also a lot of them have a deep fill option as well. I will have to check the price on this on though
I have a heavy duty Kenmore washer that I bought in 1993. In all that time it needed only two repairs, one I did myself that required just five dollars in parts. It still runs like new.
Thank you for this video. I was going to buy a Speed Queen, but you convinced me to go with a Maytag. It's being delivered on Tuesday!
When I moved into a small apartment a few years ago I decided I would use the laundry facility on site. It's the first time I had used HE laundry machines and I couldn't believe how bad they are.
I found a old Kenmore set for $85 dollars and I snatched them up! They work great and I also discovered I can maintain them myself easily with a few basic tools and a youtube video.
I have had HE machines for about 15 years and they work great for me. No front loaders, though. The Neptune died (I didn't recognize the bad bearing before it damaged the motor). Most people have trouble because they overload the machine, which will result in dirty wash in any machine. HE models are more sensitive to overloading.
I purchased a SpeedQueen commercial top loading washing machine. The delivery guy said the machine was practically indestructible.
Wow thank you so so much for this video and your advice! I bought a Speed Queen thinking it was better or as good as my old Maytag...not so... I hate it! I'm so happy - you have given me hope that maybe I can get a good machine back - one that actually washes clothes clean!
God bless you!❤🙏♥️
All front loaders stink! I went to a friend's house & was hit by a rancid odor when I walked in her house. I asked what stinks, she said the washer. She left the door open, washed with bleach water, etc. no change. She could only tolerate it for a couple years then gave it away. I've never heard anyone who owns one say anything different. As a retired educator I've come in contact with many people & they all went back to top loaders. The poor cleaning ability of the front loaders was also mentioned. Thanks for this honest evaluation of the maytag.
My Kenmore was made by Maytag, I was told. I bought it new in 1996. Replaced a couple of transmissions and a rinse pump. I've had the two repair men tell me, "DON'T BUY A NEW WASHER. Just keep fixing this one. We are constantly replacing electronics on these fancy new washers and dryers."
Advice taken.
I have a lg high efficiency 16 yrs change bearing 3 times washes clothes extremely well
I have "Roper by Whirlpool Corporation", top load washer and dryer, 18 years old (2003). Both are excellent machines. They are simple and well made, and rarely have problems. I hope to keep them many years.
That’s a good machine.
I’ve had my Electrolux front loader since 2010. When the drain filter clogged I had to take the machine half way apart, remove from door panel, etc just to get access. I’ve always had to leave the door open. Now it’s not working saying “no water”. So after researching I have a water inlet valve on the way. Hopefully that’s the issue. And once again I have machine half way broken down. I have loved how the machine spins so well but, I’m with you on the water and agitator. I remember as a child watching the clothes circulate down into the machine. My husband works in oil field so I need a good heavy duty machine that also has a good soak element to it. I’ve been researching and decided to go back to just an old school simple top loader. They can keep the bells n whistles. Maytag is on my radar. Your video really helped and was very informative.
LOVE this video. So simple. So solid.
I ll be getting mine next week. This cloth diapering, soccer mom of seven is EXCITED!! ⚽️ 🎉🙌🏻🫶🏻🙌🏻
Thank you for this video. I want old school with agitator and have been looking into this and Speed Queen . So, this was very helpful!
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That Maytag I believe uses plastic parts in the transmission and I think has a locking lid. Locking lid sucks.
Our house came with a 80s model washing machine. My hubby wanted to get rid of it...I said NO I want that old POS lol! 5 years later she's still working better than the new one I bought 5 years ago (I have 2 washers, no waiting lol). I'll never buy a new washer again.....however new dryers seem ok 😁✌
The kid in you well you came across so Honest n direct just like a kid mate, great to hear a real honest opinion thanks
I am going on 25 years with my Kenmore 90 Series set. I can count on one hand the number of times they broke. Every fix cost me less than $20 to fix myself.
Truth be told the old Maytag washer's and dryer's are the best . We have the same set since 1982 only repairing the dryer gas solenoid and washer fill valve once in all that time .
That is when mine were from, but the rubber seals went bad and I couldn’t find anyone to replace them. They still looked beautiful and worked wonderfully. The new Maytag that I replaced them with are junk. They don’t clean anything, they embed hair in everything, they fray all of my towels, and they are already rusting. When I lean into the washer to get the cloths out, the metal is so thin that it dents in. They need to stop reinventing the wheel. I want them to produce the same machine my grandmother bought in the 80s.
"Truth be told the old Maytag washer's and dryer's are the best ." Were the best. Now owned by Whirlpool and with all the government regulations, they are just another so-so machine.
I always told my wife, “You can’t find ANY washer in the stores today, that can do as good a job as the old school (non-computerized) washers.” Not to mention, they were much easier for the DIYer to repair.
I agree 👍
They fixed it so now you can't work on it
Just like your car it's computerized.
@@kellysiefkas9595 My thoughts exactly.
@@kellysiefkas9595 so you mean just because something is computerized you cant fix it???? Lol, jokes on you, you cant repair your car, phone, fridge, or anything in between!!!!
Same with electronics a handy man could fix a old model RCA or Zenith tv.
I bought two of these last year, same exact model. They were $900 each. One of them has been perfect, the other has had constant issues. Loud knocking sounds, moves across the room when in use. Luckily Maytag has backed up their warranty so far and has sent repairmen out three times to fix it and numerous parts have been replaced. The fourth appointment is scheduled for this coming week. I hope it will finally work normally. I definitely got a lemon.
Update: The contracted repairman came for the fourth time yesterday and the machine seems to finally work. They called me from the office before he arrived and said that they are done with us regardless of the outcome and I will have to call Maytag if it fails again.
Make Maytag warranty it for a new. Covered under lemon law possibly
@@brokenbit I actually am going to try. I need to call them again, the machine still isn't working right. After the most recent visit from the repairman, it still is knocking while in use and the linens are saturated with water after the final rinse.
@@KyleJett welp you was fooled unfortunately. Maytag doesn't build machines. It's just a whirlpool with maytag decals. Flip it over and you'll see it's nothing but a 400$ whirlpool with a commercial headboard
@@thelonesomedrifter6819 I know, I found out the hard way unfortunately.
Thank you, I was seriously considering the speed queen……UNTIL i viewed the yellow rag test. This was very helpful.
I'll go into mourning when our Maytag finally gives out. Mom's is over 50 years in service. She was never big on giving out advice, but when we were buying our first washer in 1992, she said, "get a Maytag". Still good as the day it was installed.
Great minds think alike. We too bought a Maytag commercial machine like yours in the hopes of not having to ever replace it. We're in our 70s.
You won't! I'm in my 70's too. Who are you leaving your unit to? Our Maytags will be going to my oldest son. That's assuming he doesn't junk them with the rest of the basement stuff...
I have always had an inclination to fix things. By age 17 I had built up my experience with bicycles, lawn mowers, snowblowers, appliances, and then autos. Of all those machines my least favorite and most dreaded was large appliances; clothes washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Least favorite.. because of terrible pain to diagnose and soo time consuming to complete repair work all due to poor designs. Then, many years later at about age 30, I was given a Maytag clothes washer to repair.. It WAS my first ever çhance to work on that design\ brand! I Found out I like working on these Maytags! They are a breeze, a real delight compared to Kenmore.. GE, and many others . The Maytag's design, in my opinion, is far more sensible and practical to make diagnosis and repair faster. Plus I am very happy with their cleaning effectiveness.. I am sold!
If you can get one.. do it.. if not for any of the reasons implied here, do it for sake of your mental health.
Yes the washer is easy to work on but the drum belt on the dryer is a bear to get on. I replaced it twice.73
Great review of the Maytag! Very helpful. Clean clothes again! It’s the little things that mean so much.
We bought Speed Queen head quartered in Ripen, WI. Solid washer and dryer, made to last.
Love mine as well. No problems either.
It's Ripon, and my friend's dad worked there in plastic molding. We've had three sets of washers and dryers in 53 years. Kenmore, Speed Queen, and Speed Queen commercial. The commercial has been running since 1994.
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From what I read, top loaders are much more reliable. We have a Roper top-loader I bought in 1994 and it is still going strong. It was the cheapest washer I could find at the time.
With a recent kitchen remodel last year, I just discarded a 40+ year-old Roper portable dishwasher that was still running strong. Unfortunately, it got very little use (twice a year maybe) after our two sons "left the nest"...
Roper dryer here. Very old and still going strong.
That's because Roper is Maytag's "bottom of the barrel" brand... After working for Maytag for 5 years I can tell you that you're getting all Maytag parts, without the price lol.
Maytag mfg failed in 2006. Since then they are Whirlpool under the label. Roper name was purchased by Whirlpool many years before that. So all that stuff is Whirlpool now. Pre- 2006 Maytag top loaders (Newton Iowa) built are Diamonds, While Whirlpool with it's many brand name is just cut glass.
Thanks for exposing the hi efficiency tradeoff made from less water used to longer cycles that use more electricity.
Im still using the same whirlpool washer and dryer that my mom had when i was a little kid and im 37 now. They have been thru quite a few new ones. They just don't make em like they used to. Also i have done nothing to them as far as repairs besides replace the dryer cord. Its amazing how they just keep going. Ill probably never buy new once these do give out.
My wife's from Europe, so a top loader isn't an option, but I will say this: HE washers do wash better than top loaders, but in the US don't wash as well as they do in European countries for one reason - the detergent is formulated differently. We brought back a German HE machine that worked fantastic over there and saw right away that it wasn't washing as well here so I did a lot of research into why. It turns out that the same brand of detergent formulates differently in every country to satisfy what the "average" user in that country expects. In the US, most detergents are formulated to clean grass stains. That doesn't work for my work clothes as an electrician. My clothes constantly had lingering stains and smelled bad from sweat. I tried detergents made in Europe and suddenly our front loader started working perfectly again. Soccer moms don't only guide mini-van design, they determine the formulation for detergent, too.
I use Dr Bronner's Sal-Suds laundry soap, it takes 2 tablespoons to do a FULL topload wash, it doesnt have artificial perfumes, chemicals or colorants, the 32 oz bottle lasts me for about 30 loads of laundry.
HE doesn't work. Doesn't matter what soap and additives I use. Then I need to wash it sometimes 2x to get out the dirt and soap plus add a gallon or more of water to the cycle
To me, “old school” means the kind with a wringer mounted over the tub. My grandmother probably thought anything with a motor was modern.
I remember my gran going from a treadle singer to an electric one. she would keep the foot peddle attachment in a drawer as she was terrified it could sew by itself. I loved her quirky reasoning.
My mom had one of those when I was a little girl. I remember her connecting the hose to the faucet. And I remember for jeans she had to run through the wringer twice.
My 22 year old Kenmore recently broke and I went to the used appliance store and bought an old school Maytag washer that is a fantastic machine. It is not a commercial one but man that agitator really goes to town and the clothes go up and down well. All of my friends said do not buy a front loader and the used appliance place was FULL of the front loaders. It was hard to find the older top loader. This video is great information and he is spot on in his assessment.
Thank you for making this video and informing us of the aspects of your purchase such as registering and warranted periods.
My washer & dryer are Whirlpool Duet Sport. They are front loaders and the washer is HE. They get my clothes clean. Yes, they do take longer but I am retired so time is not an issue. I do have to leave the washer door open after use to stop mold from forming, but I close it when I get my clothes out of the dryer. My machines are super efficient and quiet. I have only had a problem when I had my brother come to stay with me for a short time. The washer stopped working and gave me a code that too much soap had been used. He did not remember that I had told him to ONLY use 1/4 cup of HE soap & he used 1/2 cup of normal soap.
I have found that most people who say their clothes are not getting clean are using the wrong soap. I use a HE soap Persil & I use it because it cleans my clothes and does not bother my sensitive skin.
BTW; my washer & dryer are 14 years old and have never given me any issues other than when my brother used too much soap. Because they are in the basement I purchased the drawer bases to elevate them in case of possible flood. I live alone now so I only do one load per week. When my now ex wife and children were here, it was used daily two loads per day.
This is very informative Pete, its always good to hear from people who actually use stuff everyday, thank u for the review.
thank you for posting this. I remember when washing machines lasted forever when I was a kid many years ago. So I never purchased extended warranties as they are expensive. A few years ago, I needed a new washing machine as the old one finally died after almost 15 years. At the store they only had the models without the center agitator (I never had this kind), but that is all they had. I purchased a mid priced model (full size). I have lived in the same house for 30 years and nothing changed in recent years (plumbing water quality, etc.). About a year and a half after purchase (6 months after the manufacturer warranty expired), the washing machine died. I contacted the company to have them do a repair, I figured it was a belt or something like that. The repair man took a look at it, and said that nothing could be done (it had to be replaced). He looked very experienced so I didn't question it and I needed a washing machine. He started to try and blame the water in my house or plumbing drain pipe setup, I told him that was nonsense because it was my third machine in over 25 years and nothing has changed, and the other two lasted way beyond 10 years each (and the machines don't get that much use, as I live alone). So this time around when I purchased a new machine, I felt forced to purchase a multi year extended warranty (wich was not cheap) But what are you going to do...
Great video been watching comparisons of May tags and Speed Queens, this one sold me.
Those Sears Kenmore house brand washers did the same way as Maytag to pull the clothes into the washer. I loved it. Drives me crazy that my stack unit (I’m now in an apartment) doesn’t have the agitator that I requested.
Thank you. Thank you. I have held off for years on getting a new washer and dryer. The main reason is clothes not getting clean like they did 20 years ago.
Thanks again for your help with this.
The durability, of the set that you bought, should be amazing. That is literally a laundromat set without the coin boxes. Should last decades under home use.
Just had my 15 year old large capacity MAYTAG washing machine repaired for the first time this week. It needed a new switch which took about 5 minutes total to diagnose and change out. In all fairness, I have stood on the top lid many times over the years reaching into the upper wall cabinets:-) It's really a beast of a machine. We had six kids, live on a farm and do A LOT of laundry when you include all clothes, towels, bedding, etc. It has easily done 12K heavy loads of laundry and I don't baby it - loads of jeans, comforters, rugs, etc.
Mine has been absolute JUNK! 5 months of operability and it has been down for 3 months. They STILL don't know what's wrong and won't replace it.
Thanks for posting! So much to look at when you go to the stores!!!!
Tip of the day for HE Washers...Check out the water fills. I bought a new HE Maytag top load washer a couple of years ago. I bought it because it came with a similar agitator and the price was terrific. Initially, I was loading it up and using the Normal cycle and Autofill sensor. The clothes would come out horribly with bits of laundry soap still stuck to the clothes. So, I finally read the instructions. Come to find out, even though you have a huge barrel, you do not fill it full of clothes. If you use the normal setting, like he says it only fills half way.
After reading the settings, I changed it up and am now getting much better results. I run all my clothes using the bulk load cycle as that gives the highest fill. And, I use the deep water setting instead of the sensor fill. I also only fill the washer about half to 3/4s full with clothes. Any more, and you are gonna want to re-run that load.
Just read your manual folks and figure out how to get the most water in that tub!
E.G. You need a Doctorate in Washing Machine Psychiatry, and like all good psychiatrists, you have to lie 6-ways-to-sunday to the patient to get the desired results.
@@jackt6112 lol that was a good one..honest to God when I was a little kid back in the early 1970s we had a Kenmore top load washer .man that thing didn't play or bull shit .when you fired up a load of laundry that bastard would come out swinging chugging and glugging clothes got clean no matter how dirty they were.then it would wait around smoking a cigarette till you put another load in it .the detergent was much better back then also. Most all laundry powders back then had phosphates in it. You could take a handful of that powder and run water into it and it would heat up in your hand till you'd have to throw it because it would get super hot..no lie just ask any old person 55 and over..they took phosphates out of laundry powders back in ther early 1980s for environmental reasons.
I've had my Maytag dryer for 21 years and it's still going strong!!!
Great video! We bought the Speed Queens 5 years ago. The agitator bars in the washer are partly spiral.
Wow that was a great idea with the yellow towel. Makes total sense. I'm sold
Speed Queen has the TC5 that does the same thing. The TR model SQ pushes the water through the clothes - it is more gentle. Yes things don't move around top to bottom but as long as you select the right load size (or use auto fill) it works fine. I have a TR7 and it gets things clean just fine. Would a TC5 be better if I worked on a farm or doing construction. Probably. My only issue with these Maytags commercial units is when you see the internals - they are much closer to every other top load washer with an agitator than you realize. Plastic basket the tubs sits it. Rod suspension systems. Small water pump. Really the only upgrade is the transmission does have metal gears. SQ TR7 is direct drive 1 HP - no transmission.
The smaller size of the "commercial grade" is possibly because in a laundromat a washer that hold less is bound wear less and last longer. Also, it will force users to do more loads so it will probably bring in more money as well.
You'd think so,I service speed queen top loads and wascomat front load washers but the way I see people pack them to wash is 1,abuse of the machine, 2,not going to wash as they don't agitate in either style,3,usually they also tend to add way to much detergent making for a bad rinse as well as itchy skin when they do put the washed material next to their skin.
Maybe holds less. But also works way faster and actually cleans clothes.
So in the end...it actually 'holds' more.
Thanks for this video.. My in-laws gave us a Maytag washer and dryer for a wedding gift and after 36 years it is still going strong!
I live in California where the drought exists. A couple of years ago, I bought Maytag Bravos with no agitator. I have to wash everything in bulky sheets setting because my clothes literally comes out dirty! The clothes that sits on top has no water touching the clothes whatsoever! I want the old-fashioned washers because they actually wash clothes. Saving water must be better than having clean clothes. Great video.
When I had my first laundry room, I wanted to splurge and got Maytag’s top of the line NEPTUNE front loading washer and dryer. They were double the price of non digital ones and double trouble. The rubber gasket became coated with smelly mold as some water always remains at the bottom . It got worse from there because it had to be replaced. Then all those extra cycles and timers and other superfluous s#&t just served to confuse and I certainly can testify that the wash was any cleaner than with a standard top loading. I had to throw it out , too many problems. And then I bought one for 500.00. And very happy with it, that was twenty years ago. The dryer works fine but so expensive for basically they all do one thing-dry. Lesson learned!
The early Maytag Neptune model was great but Maytag was bought up in 2006 by Whirlpool, and quality dropped after that.
Maytag was late to the market with a front loader. They had major issues with some Neptunes and large repair costs. Due to some bad business mergers in the 80''s Maytag had very little cash on hand. This led to Maytag failing and it's death in 2006 and Whirlpool buying the Maytag Name and using it on some Whirlpools.
I still have my original 1984 Maytag set. Neither has required any repairs, both still operate flawlessly. Only tools touching the gas dryer were for cleaning the lint from inside the cabinet.
In 1988 we bought a Maytag washer and drier, and they are still both going strong. The belt in the drier has been replaced twice and the plastic fan in it was replaced once. The belt in the washer needed to be replaced once. They were easy fixes that we did ourselves.
How do you know you have to replace the belt?
@@cosettapessa6417 They stopped spinning. I opened the cabinets and the belts were all chewed up. We still have the same washer and drier for 34 years now. Still going strong.
@@MeadowFarmer 👏👏
Same - bought a matched pair of Maytags in '88, they ran perfectly (actually washed and dried clothes) except for - like yours - a couple broken dryer belts until Fall, 2021 when the washer ran slower and slower and finally stopped. 33 years of service with not one repair. In the interim, Maytag family sold out and washers are built by Whirlpool now. Bought a new Maytag washer (NOT the commercial grade) and disappointed ever since, should have had the old Maytag repaired. The new washer doesn't get the clothes clean, sometimes when transferring wash to the dryer, parts of the laundry is STILL DRY, NEVER GOT WET and I never overfill. When the service guys come out, they tell me the same thing - the new models are garbage compared to the old. Now I'm looking for a good (repairable) '88 Maytag washer. Back to the future....
@@pdlifeisgood2102 That's good to know. Too bad the new ones aren't as good as the old ones.
Great review. I agree that you need water to properly wash. My guess is that the difference in the KW and GW models and warranties is that the KWs are sold to the big box stores at a discount, and part of the deal is the lower warranty. I bought the GW model from a local store. A bit more expensive, but its worth it. I do wish the washer had a buzzer to let you know when it's finished washing.
use your timer on your phone or watch. Set to the wash cycle time and your all set.
Was the difference in the KW and GW models are those numbers to order the washer or dryer?
I bought my current Whirlpool HE washer about 7 years ago and it’s the best household washer I’ve ever used. It’s a premium washer, not the cheapest, but it’s a top-loader and has no agitating spindle. The salesman told me to always pile the clothes around the “eye” at bottom, where an agitator would usually be, such that the eye remains uncovered and visible from above. I’ve observed this rule and my clothes always come out super-clean. About a year ago I noticed just how fantastic this washer is when I was looking at old photos from my 2014 vacation, and realized I’m still wearing a lot of the same clothes and they’re still in fine condition.
You do need to use the special cycles for big jobs, but many specialized cycles are available and they all seem to work as they should.
You mentioned that modern washers take more time per cycle, and that’s right. I hated my current washer for a few years because every cycle takes so long (a cycle seems to take about 1.5 times as long as my old washer, a Maytag which I had acquired used and was built in 1980), but eventually I adjusted to it.
I’ve heard a lot of terrible stories about modern front-loaders, but seems like most people want a front-loader these days. I am very happy with my HE top-loader.
Which model?
How does it matter how you 'load' the machine??? Once started the clothes will float in water everywhere and if there was some sort of action to keep them off the centre it wouldn't matter how they're loaded. You work for Whirlpool.
@@joseymour2574 you apparently have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m speaking of modern washers, not something from the 1950s.
@@robsemail Right because I have been in a coma since the 1950's when I wasn't born yet.
@@joseymour2574 no, that’s not what I meant. I meant that you’ve never even bothered to read the basic instructions for how to load a modern washer, because it explains why you can’t load the same way you would an older washer. Yes, the clothes end up floating as always, but that has nothing to do with why you must load the machine correctly in order for it to work correctly.
It’s not a big mystery. It’s just newer technology. If you can’t read the instructions, have your grandkids read them to you. There’s a VERY simple reason why you shouldn’t load the machine the same way you did in the 1950s.
I'd been using a laundermat just down the street from me for a few weeks while looking for a new washer. I realized that the washers in the laundermat do many loads a day, and keep going strong day-after-day, so looked on line for them. Yep, they sell Speed Queen's commercial models without the coin devices for about $750 (vs $500 for a modern 'electronic basic washer). Best money I ever spent. Its only got a few setting, almost all electro-mechanical when you look inside it (had to change a belt that broke, easy fix) but has been working great for about 6 years doing 4-5 loads a week.
That’s cheap
Incredible that after all this time we can’t build a reliable adequate washer. Govt. regulations such as low water and the crap where the lid has to lock and you can’t open the lid during the wash cycle-now you can’t even open the lid when it is simply filling up with water before the wash-has ruined me! I’ve had four or five washers in my house in less than twenty years! Crap. And the front loader was the biggest disappointment.
You can thank you fed gov for that
@natalie garavagno I may be interested in exchanging model numbers with you. Mine’s a GE. Incredibly if you keep my lid open for 15 minutes after the machine fills up with water and before the wash cycle even starts the piece of crap will snort and empty all the water out and you have to start over. The GE rep on the phone-I do give the company credit because so far they actually answer the phone without all the “press or say ‘1’ for this and ‘2’ for that and this number for this and bull crap for that”-said this over-engineered by too-clever-by-half elites machine is designed to empty accordingly for safety so a child won’t drown.
Right and if it locks you cannot add clothes you forgot and low water does not clean them well then some will not let you use hot water. smh I'm tired of the government in our stuff and everything!
I disabled that feature the first day I own ed mine I have Maytag advantage. This 20 plus year old still has the mechanical timers, 2 years ago I had to replace the water pump which i got from Amazon for a bout $30
My washer has an "add garment" button on it which will temporarily stop the machine and unlock the lid. The machine can then be re-started with a simple push of the start button.
Like William Dils below I have an old A9700 Maytag washer. Replaced the mounting tub seal about 10 years ago; which was a little more involved. Just replaced the belts and drain pump, which was a pretty easy repair. Have had the washer & dryer pair now running for 32 years. Still cleans like on day 1. Cheers 😅😉
AWESOME VIDEO.....JUST WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW. Wanted to compare these exact two!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!