MHW5500FC / MHW5500FW - Maytag Front Load shot with Panasonic AG-HVX200

Maytag front loader washer - start to finish
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[@sdlock83]

I love watching front loading washers doing its thing!

[@clariceacevedo1245]

ask kirk rivas to the auto temp control

[@GrannyTheCellar]

3:59 wash 24:19 first spin 29:16 first rinse 17:53 wash 1:53 chose cycle 31:18 drain 37:40 other spin 14:21 wash 23:27 first spin 2:04 cycle choosed 2:25 putting clothes in 42:25 final spin 50:21 spin stop 50:19 spin stop 2 (remake)

[@alexedish2794]

Thank you for suggestion! I got my maytags and i am very happy! They are perfect!

[@kirkrivas8172]

Alex, thanks for your comment!

[@jayantisahu5440]

Just like LG direct drive front load washer.... Thanks for uploading.

[@calliopesthomas8666]

I liked the demonstration, but didn't see you demonstrate how soap goes into dispenser!

[@realtoast7036]

Thanks. My wife just bought this set. Very helpful! (however, she would have my hide if I threw a red sweatshirt in with my white t-shirt!)

[@brianpipenur2148]

I just bought this exact washer in white MHW5500FW. The manual says when once start is touched and held, it will perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will click again as it unlocks briefly. The door will click one more time when it locks again. Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will begin tumbling and add water. The sensing process will continue throughout the cycle.... My question is this: On my washer (and yours) the sensing light does not come on when the door locks the first time. However, your sensing light flashes as it fills and mine literally flashes for a brief second while starting to fill as the door locks the second time. The only time mine flashes once per second is about 20 minutes before the cycle ends on average when it must be sensing suds, etc... I watched another video and that washer performed identical to mine in regards to the sensing light and others have commented elsewhere that theirs doesn't come on either. The washer seems to wash great. I just want to know if my behavior with the sensing light is correct or yours is, or nether. lol. I called Maytag and they simply read from the manual and were no help. Help!

[@realtoast7036]

@@brianpipenur2148 I will have my wife check.

[@brianpipenur2148]

@@realtoast7036 Thank you!

[@brianpipenur2148]

Hey realtoast - Any word from your wife on this? Called Maytag and even they cannot answer. lol. The funny thing is that in this review and on mine as well as the one that acts like mine, the sensing light is supposed to light (according to the manual) when the door locks the first time. Neither of them does. Mine behaves as above.

[@realtoast7036]

@@brianpipenur2148 Sorry! We read your comment a couple times and were not sure what exactly you were saying the problem was. Reading your second comment, it seems that the issue may be more with how the manual [perhaps incorrectly] describes what is actually happening than the performance of the washer. Or, are you saying that because the initial sensor light doesn't perform as described, the sensing process must also not be performing? It seems like you're happy with the washer's performance, but just questioning why the light isn't matching the performance description. We never had sensing lights before and hadn't really paid attention to it until you asked. The washer seems to be doing everything we expected (i.e. cleans our clothing).

[@emph66]

Good job recording this Maytag front loader; It's difficult to see through the reflection and glare of the door window, the light did improve visibility. A rotating polarizing filter on the camera would help to eliminate the glare in these situations. Thanks again for your efforts. Front loading washers are the way to go if high efficiency (at least in water and soap) is the goal. The clothes get thoroughly saturated and are constantly tumbling through the soapy water. This machine is also very quiet mechanically other than the sound of the clothes tumbling. The spin speed looks really fast and the stable drum is another advantage to the front load washer. 47 minutes is rather long cycle for a light soil wash, I'd be interested to know what a normal soil wash cycle time would be. All in all this Maytag looks to be a competent washer, I hope the long term reliability measures up to the old Maytag reputation.

[@kirkrivas8172]

Rotating polarizing filter is on my want list. In the normal cycle, there are four clicks for soil level: :53, 1:00, 1:00, 1:45 I do not know why there are two 1hr options.

[@kirkrivas8172]

I ordered a screw on filter, I hope it works

[@raysup]

Screw on filter for what?

[@kirkrivas8172]

for my camera to cut down on the reflection

[@jeromedavis8575]

When you get the chance, can you record the maytag dishwasher?

[@chrismilitello7829]

Description is good!

[@thebubble7061]

I've been waiting to see this washer on a cycle

[@kirkrivas8172]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad I can help.

[@gabehawk7142]

Love the washer shiny Ness

[@juraidawatiarbain1042]

I see you waitng

[@wilson579]

I like that one

[@Lee-z8n2q]

48:08 Is how fast your Car's wheels go on the Highway. You'll get it

[@eddiesabori5167]

Didn't open the door at the end...mine finished and didn't let the door open...the fresh hold light is on now for like 5 min and still lock

[@dledet1]

don't get a front-load washer because we had one of these but it was a kenmore, we kept the door closed- then when we started to do a load it stank so bad so we switched to top loader maytags.

[@zackedfedf7581]

absolute retard, keep the door open after washing clothes

[@evangradick7172]

Thank u

[@coletheawesomeguy4048]

My neighbor has a Maytag Maxima but a white version

[@auctionmusic]

I bought this washer and matching dryer...i cannot find anything about it i don't like. The dryer has a cold water line and you can steam dry your clothes....fantastic....For the washer,I only put in medium loads, run spin at medium, don't use much soap....machine runs very quiet....after washing leave the door ajar after you are done washing to let it dry out. Its been 6 months now and no odors or mold present anywhere. Bought at best buy on sale

[@kirkrivas8172]

Very good news, continue to keep us posted. Thanks for taking the time to post your comment.

[@brianpipenur2148]

I just bought this exact washer in white MHW5500FW. The manual says when once start is touched and held, it will perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will click again as it unlocks briefly. The door will click one more time when it locks again. Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will begin tumbling and add water. The sensing process will continue throughout the cycle.... My question is this: On my washer (and yours) the sensing light does not come on when the door locks the first time. However, your sensing light flashes as it fills and mine literally flashes for a brief second while starting to fill as the door locks the second time. The only time mine flashes once per second is about 20 minutes before the cycle ends on average when it must be sensing suds, etc... I watched another video and that washer performed identical to mine in regards to the sensing light and others have commented elsewhere that theirs doesn't come on either. The washer seems to wash great. I just want to know if my behavior with the sensing light is correct or yours is, or nether. lol. I called Maytag and they simply read from the manual and were no help. Help!

[@roberttophan9314]

Still have it?

[@robloxelevatortoursakaef1481]

51:17 end of cycle song!

[@evangradick7172]

Record the Whirlpool belt drive washer with agitator

[@MienemLeben]

Do you have a video of Maytag’s MHW5630HC model, or one similar to this? I was told at my local Lowes store Maytag no longer makes the particular model in this video. My mother is looking into a new washing machine. I just bought the LG WM8100HVA 5.2 Cu Ft with the Sidekick and matching Dryer. My mother loves my set but doesn’t want to pay as much as I did for mine. Thanks!

[@gregoryobrien6974]

What is the trick to reattach spring ring back around Drum. Is there a tool for reattachment

[@zillypaul4343]

I just bought this set, but I don't have it yet. Is it going to be reliable??? The 10yr (limited) warranty on both units is what sold me. I am reeeeally hoping I made the right choice!!!

[@kirkrivas8172]

Never over extend your self on these types of purchases. I would expect more than 10 years on these units but you never know. I always tell my customers that if it would kill you (make you feel bad) to buy a new set after only 5 years then you should reconsider buying a set that will not break the bank. I would feel comfortable with this brand because there are plenty of technicians in my area that know the product and there is a parts house near by that stocks plenty of parts for this brand. If you already pulled the trigger on this pair, do not worry, with proper care it can last you a long time.

[@poolahpot]

Kirk Rivas I'm am leaning toward this set as well. What is proper care and maintenance for this machine? My Kenmore he4t is getting ready to die after almost 13 yrs :( The tech said the bearings(sp?) could go at any moment or last for a few more months maybe. 1450.00 to repair!

[@kirkrivas8172]

Glad to hear you are finding your next washer. Try this link to the use and care guide. Go to page 19. www.specsserver.com/CACHE/frwfkuqycnbp.pdf

[@Nahhmah]

Why?

[@cnnw3929]

Mark40511: I had a Whirlpool Duet front loader made in Germany. I returned it because I thought it made too much work, and I also already had a classic Frigidaire 1-18. I miss that front loader and almost hate myself for sending it back. I still have the Frigidaire, and I always will even though I have an HE top loader currently in service. For all I know, the Duet is now probably Toyota fenders and side panels. It was a good machine, and it did a great job.

[@GrannyTheCellar]

50:17 slow down

[@Videpedia]

Also the humming sound between 34:10 and 36:38 is quite loud and annoying. I feel like something is loose and hitting the chassis.

[@kirkrivas8172]

I heard other people complain about the noise coming from the drain pump. I feel it is not that much louder than the other brands but that is just an opinion. It is a measurable parameter but I have not seen specs on it. In a large household you may not notice it, but a single person living in a large house might feel it is too loud. On a front loader, just about all of them have a similar electric drain pump.

[@evangradick7172]

Hey record the whirlpool belt drive washer with agitator

[@314murdacapitall]

That took Hellas who wants to wait that long top doors are the best way to go!!

[@craighellberg6269]

When the clothes are sitting in the bottom of the drum on a normal cycle can you see a visible water line at least to the bottom of the door or just below the gasket? I like the idea of a front loader and low water usage but I can’t deal with no water. My whirlpool barely gets the clothes wet and there is no water in the bottom. A new pressure sensor failed to fix the issue. Without water in the bottom of the draw for the close to splash into the close just don’t get clean. Thank you for your time.

[@kirkrivas8172]

I'm starting to notice less and less water in front loaders. Due to your observation, I have been showcasing the two top models of Electrolux front load washers. Even though the water level is very low, these machines have a recirculating pump that pumps water form the bottom of the drum and sprays it over the clothes while tumbling. This moves water and soap through the clothes. I think it makes up for the lack of water. It also accomplishes saturation very fast.

[@dimitrismourattos7197]

European front load washers are filling with more water during the wash action and a visible fill during rinses. Although this washer has not a visible water level i think that it get the job done better from top loaders. Friction and cascading of the clothes during the cycle get the spots removed with less energy and water.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Craig Hellberg . Craig you can open up the top and adjust a nut or bolt which will make it fill with more water. There are KZbin videos non here about it. I agree. USA models are calibrated to use too little water from the factory, causing poor rinsing, poor washing,odor and mold issues. I want the clothes at least sloshing in a puddle of water, not just tumbling damp.

[@LlyleHunter]

If you lift the top off you should be able to adjust the pressure sensor with a screwdriver. If you raise it too much the clothing won't toss as well but you should be able to find a good level.

[@sabakhan973]

Is this rotated by a drive belt

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Not even a puddle of water in there. I don't get it

[@BroccoliBeefed]

@ pat cola . Well beating is not scrubbing is it? And what about all the clothes stuck in the center just rubbing together?

[@BroccoliBeefed]

pat cola , Well regarding the Fischer and Paykel design...it's because it worked more like a traditional top loader ( they use too much water) so Whirlpool scrapped it.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

@ pat cola , Oh Please . Whirlpool has got more money than god. Besides Bosch, Electrolux, Miele, I can't think ofba bigger appliance corp. Well Bosch is bigger actually because they're conglomerate.

[@LlyleHunter]

The rubbing action in a front loader is a good deal of the stain removal action as is also the case in dry cleaning.

[@EllysaE]

BroccoliQueefed front load believe it or not gets clothing cleaner than top

[@carolb8923]

Good video - did you put any detergent in? I did not see that you did.

[@ProfessorAsa]

He just turned on the camera after he put detergent

[@ProfessorAsa]

Most people do put degretent

[@LlyleHunter]

Listening to this spin I realize that my twelve year old Duet is most likely on its last legs. Oh well. It's not given me any trouble 'till now and it came with the house so I can't complain. Luckily I've got a pair of Speed Queen front loaders on the first floor if anything happens.Could you tape a GE front loader soon?I'd like to see if it runs any differently than the one that I bought three years ago for my garage.

[@kirkrivas8172]

I'll see if I can find a good deal that is not on youtube yet. Do you think the Maytag got to full spin speed? I have not examined the video really well yet, but it seemed very tamed.

[@LlyleHunter]

I don't think that it did. I thought that you might have had it on a permanent press cycle because of the slower spin. Nicely shot by the way.

[@kirkrivas8172]

I think you are right! I noticed the water drops going sideways and up around that time 48:49.

[@GrannyTheCellar]

51:14 end tune

[@jmmaddison]

I'v heard of complaints about noisy drain pump. I tried listening for it in your video but didnt havethe time to listen to the whole thing. was it loud in you experience? thank you

[@kirkrivas8172]

33:52 drain starts, 34:15 pump running sounds like there is no water being pump. It does sound loud when it is pumping air. Most machines will continue to pump during the spin cycle so that the water being extracted can be pump down the drain. 36:39 pump turns off for about 2-5 seconds and then it clicks on again. I'm not sure if this is louder than other machines all though. 39:12 pump turns off again

[@mrbackyardmechanic3956]

Other than when spinning fast, seems like a lot of wobble on this model....

[@mrbackyardmechanic3956]

Direct drive instead of belt, hmmmmm Is the engine mounted to basket directly?

[@kirkrivas8172]

The motor is shaped like a pancake mounted behind the outer drum dead center. It's low profile. It reminds me of motor set up in a garbage disposal. I still like the motor and belt/pulley set up because it keeps the motor away from the center seal. I'm not a service technician so I'm not 100% sure of my statements.

[@markhannan5410]

Sounds like low speed spin

[@reseda0332]

I just bought one and it looks like it uses little to no water.

[@joejam2965]

reseda0332 thats why I came here lol, just got mine and was like... umm did it even use a gallon?!! Hopefully the clothes comes out nice!

[@coashddjj2]

My husband is an appliance repairman and he says that front-loading machines always clean better than top-loaders, because the clothes are rubbing against each other so much more, but he said a front-loader, conversely, will be harder on the clothes for the same reason -- the rubbing. He said often people complain about the HE washers because we all grew up seeing a lot of water in a machine and it just takes time to adjust our thinking and get used to seeing less water used to get the same result. Same with the economy water in toilets today -- we're just not used to it.

[@m.a.889]

There is no water! Washing without water🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@poolahpot]

How does one access the drain pump filter? On my kenmore he4t it is in the front. I take out three screws, pop off the lower panel and it is right there in front. I wanted to buy this Maytag 5500, but don't see an access panel. (please help if you can)

[@kirkrivas8172]

I looked at the parts catalog and there is no easy way to do it. I can confirm with a technician on Monday. In most cases the front whole front panel needs to be removed, to do that the door bellows (tub gasket boot) clamp needs to be removed. Most American brands have this problem. Speed Queen and I believe GE have access panels to the pump clean out.

[@davenwin1973]

LG & Samsung also make it to where the filter can be accessed, without having to remove the entire front panel. They also have a tiny hose that allows you to drain the machine of standing water, before you unscrew the filter.

[@alexedish2794]

hi, i am going to buy this model may tag , I have to return lg and get it , lg is terrible , can you give me any suggestion? is it good choice? at this point that is difficult to choose good washer and dryer set even if they are expensive :(( ?

[@kirkrivas8172]

I have not had any unhappy customers associated with this model. One of the reasons I like this washer is how it fills with water. It pours water over the load, for some reason manufactures are saturating the clothes from the bottom by filling the tub from below the wash basket. This is a good thing because it dilutes the detergent better before saturating the clothes. On very heavy loads, I prefer pouring water over the load to make sure the clothes get fully saturated. Being a dealer of many brands, I cannot pull you from a model I represent to another brand. Maytag does have a better parts distribution system and more technical support than the Korean brands. I have never sold a brand that never had a problem. So, which one is easier to have repaired? Maytag/Whirlpool is one of those brands that fall into that category. Thanks for your comment and please let us know how you like your new machine.

[@davenwin1973]

I actually hate when the washer fills from below the tub. My LG washer (don't know the model at the moment, but it's the cheapest model from 2011, & bought in early 2012 from Home Depot) fills that way. Because of that, it took forever to fill up, & at the original setting, not all the clothes got wet. After watching a few KZbin videos, I saw where the water pressure switch is located, & adjusted it little by little. It's a big screw, with a red tab on it. I got mine set to where it's just below the door, & still can open it, if needed. So now, after about 5 - 10 minutes in the cycle, it keeps filling, until all the clothes get wet, & the water level is maintained. So even at 3/4 of the way up with clothes, I sometimes see some water splashing around as they're being tumbled. As for my old Frigidaire from 1999, it filled by spraying the water directly on the clothes, into the tub. So it got clothes a lot wetter, faster, than just by a rising effect. So far, it's holding up after 5 years with no mechanical problems. I should mention, that I got the cheapest LG front loader in 2012, and mine doesn't have the turbo wash (where it sprays the clothes with water from the bottom of the tub, directly on the clothes during the tumbling action), or a steam wash feature. I however like that my washer only uses 5 amps, & can also use my matching dryer (also uses 5 amps) at the same time (some sets need each appliance, including gas dryers to be on their own circuits, because when combined, they either reach 20 amps, or exceed 20 amps).

[@koykorom]

I have the same model. However, the sensing light on mine never comes on. It just does the door lock self test at the beginning and starts adding water and tumbling. Is this normal?

[@oilspill321]

If you hold the extra rinse cycle for three seconds the light will stay on the whole load.

[@brianpipenur2148]

EXACT SAME! I just bought this exact washer in white MHW5500FW. The manual says when once start is touched and held, it will perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will click again as it unlocks briefly. The door will click one more time when it locks again. Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will begin tumbling and add water. The sensing process will continue throughout the cycle.... My question is this: On my washer (and yours) the sensing light does not come on when the door locks the first time. However, your sensing light flashes as it fills and mine literally flashes for a brief second while starting to fill as the door locks the second time. The only time mine flashes once per second is about 20 minutes before the cycle ends on average when it must be sensing suds, etc... I watched another video and that washer performed identical to mine in regards to the sensing light and others have commented elsewhere that theirs doesn't come on either. The washer seems to wash great. I just want to know if my behavior with the sensing light is correct or yours is, or nether. lol. I called Maytag and they simply read from the manual and were no help. Help!

[@brianpipenur2148]

@@oilspill321 He is referring to the sensing light, not the interior light. Mine is the same: I just bought this exact washer in white MHW5500FW. The manual says when once start is touched and held, it will perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will click again as it unlocks briefly. The door will click one more time when it locks again. Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will begin tumbling and add water. The sensing process will continue throughout the cycle.... My question is this: On my washer (and yours) the sensing light does not come on when the door locks the first time. However, your sensing light flashes as it fills and mine literally flashes for a brief second while starting to fill as the door locks the second time. The only time mine flashes once per second is about 20 minutes before the cycle ends on average when it must be sensing suds, etc... I watched another video and that washer performed identical to mine in regards to the sensing light and others have commented elsewhere that theirs doesn't come on either. The washer seems to wash great. I just want to know if my behavior with the sensing light is correct or yours is, or nether. lol. I called Maytag and they simply read from the manual and were no help. Help!

[@brookelittle00]

why does the door lock, then unlock, then lock again when it first starts? at 3:00

[@kirkrivas8172]

I don't know, it appears I hit the start button twice thinking I did not press hard enough the first time. But that is just a guess.

[@brookelittle00]

the reason i ask, i have the same washer and it does the same thing, maybe it is designed that way, just seems a bit odd

[@kirkrivas8172]

At least, by examining the video it appears to be a normal operation if mine is doing the same thing. It would not be so noticeable if the noise was not so loud. I would not bother the Maytag man about it. :)

[@GrannyTheCellar]

It’s bc of sensint

[@YeshuaLove0722]

Wow that’s nice how much ?

[@kirkrivas8172]

The going rate for this washer right now is $989 at your local big box stores. What part of the country are you in?

[@GrannyTheCellar]

45:20

[@GrannyTheCellar]

45:19

[@GrannyTheCellar]

36:39

[@kukushka_pupsiiik9763]

У него проблемы с амортизатором! Стиральная машина не должна во время стирки двигаться бак сильно, интересно как ведёт себя во время отжима, сейчас посмотрю видео до конца!

[@Videpedia]

Compared to kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4CqmqJqZZune5Y, which washer is louder ?

[@howward4071]

I guess this is an example of dry cleaning. No liquid used. These HE front loaders do not wash your clothes.

[@catkicked]

you mean whirltag

[@90w30n]

You and your whirltag lol It is cute, though. And it's basically true.

[@GrannyTheCellar]

Burp

[@ArisBuliteanu]

48:48

[@GrannyTheCellar]

50:16