Maytag Smart Washer Review-MVW6230HW

[@drpokedex]

I regret buying this machine. Wish I would have taken the negative reviews seriously. Constantly comes off balance even during medium load and almost never fills. Every single time this month I’ve had to stop the cycle because it starts washing with about one gallon of water

[@berserk1934]

Yep its trash for sure. In the process of replacing the lid lock. It wont lock even tho its shut. Cant wash clothes then not to mention all the random malfunction's for no damn good reason. Then it has a 10 dollar a month insurance plan fuck outta here.

[@lucidlynx918]

Same regret. After 2 1/2 years it’s not working anymore. Worst appliance I bought.

[@bertsturgeon6854]

Same thing here

[@fa7cak359]

@@lucidlynx918thanks for the comment. I was looking at buying this washer.

[@rodneycurry2916]

Had mine just over 2 years. Seems to wash clean when the cycle is over, clothes smell good. It washes the clothes in about an inch of water. I don't get that. ? If you set the water level higher, it will rinse the load at that height. Oh what I would give for an old school washer that really cleans! And actually wash clothes in water completely submerged.

[@tekmouse]

I have the newer mvw7230hw with gas dryer pair. I’ve had mine for 6 hours and can’t figure out how to get it to clean a load. It fills up for 5 seconds washes for 5 minutes, adds more water, washes some more, fills up maybe 2 more inches, washes some more for another 10 minutes. Fills up the rest of the way, which is still not over the clothes even though it’s Deep fill, extra power and on Towels heavy duty or Bulk items. Then it just swishes back and forth really lightly. The top 1-2” of each load doesn’t get washed it’s that weak!! I just performed a software update on it, then it filled for LITERALLY two seconds then started beating the clothes in a wash cycle. I powered it down and unplugged it for 7 minutes to clear the 5 minute memory refresh timing. That allowed it to return back to it’s crappy wash cycle of filling up the bottom 2-3” then washing for 10 minutes, then filling up another 2”. Apparently this is ‘smart’ sensing technology. The darn load is full. Fill the friggin ’ thing up and wash it! It’s terrible. Terrible terrible terrible. I video taped a little white ball of styrofoam sit on top of my comforter, which filled up only halfway to the top of the agitator, and the white ball stayed on top of the comforter the entire time. Through all cycles. I the. Put it on Quick wash because apparently that had ‘intense agitation’. Same crap. White tiny styrofoam ball never touched water. How did I notice this in the first place? Our towels had ants on them probably from food from the kitchen and sitting for over a week the hamper. It had two ants in the load when I put the towels in the washer. When the load was done, those two friggin’ ants were on the top of the tub just walking around checking things out. A spatula and a bucket does a better job than this washer. I’m 6-7 hours in to the delivery and have spent this entire time watching each load to figure it out. I will be calling firet thing in the morning to get this crap ‘fixed’. And I will call them multiple times a day until they figure this crap out. $1k/unit, installed w/3yr warranty. This thing hasn’t worked from the second it was plugged in. The agitator literally moves one direction a few steps then back the other direction, THE EXACT AMOUNT OF STEPS. It does not tumble or pull clothes. It just moves water around! Garbagio!

[@petermaz701]

One of my friends had to get two replaced and finally the third one he's keeping, they all had issues.

[@joline12311]

I have this washer, I’d love to know if you can press pause and open the lid to add more clothes

[@lynnbairefoot6016]

@@wotan10950Pause button? Omg! Where is that?!?!?!

[@perrymoore8242]

Just be careful you don't accidentally hit the on/off button. It will drain and make you start over.

[@melissaglorioso1140]

Where do you see a pause button? I have this machine, and do not see one!

[@joline12311]

It’s under the power button.. the two little lines . Same button as the play symbol. On the far right side

[@ramonitasanchez55]

Hope I fine

[@clint-bn1mg]

Can you do a video showing the machine in use? I would like to see how powerful the agitator works and how much water the machine allows in.

[@wotan10950]

Here’s easier advice: don’t buy it. I’ve had it for two years, and it’s awful.

[@rhondaharris1199]

Don’t buy. Terrible machine

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

Thank you for the review. Just curious, are you still liking it? I just ordered today. Thanks!

[@julialovesmoney]

I hate this washer so much! I will not buy Maytag after this! It broke before it was a year old. Maytag sent an AC company to fix it bc I live in a rural area so there's no Maytag repair men out here. So anyway they said I needed a control board and wire harness. It literally took 4 months for the parts to come in. They came and supposedly changed those parts in probably 15 minutes. It worked, they left. Not 2 months later it was broke again with the same error code as the first time. Neither the AC company nor Maytag will accept responsibility and fix it. So I wasted $768 plus tax on a lemon and I'm fucking pissed! Buyer beware! This washer is a piece of shit!

[@LiberatedMind1]

Similar story, the sent repairmen under warranty and they replaced everything in the machine. Some months later it wont spin anymore, its the worst thing my parents ever bought.

[@AndreinaDeleon-gg1dp]

What about the dryer I bought just the dryer

[@wotan10950]

I’ve had this exact model for two years. BIG regret. This replaced a front loader that had some issues with the gasket. I wish I had chosen another front loader. This Maytag machine kills the clothes, accepts much less capacity than its large drum implies, creates a mountain of lint, gets unbalanced if you look at it the wrong way, and doesn’t wring out the water too well. As you pointed out, though, it looks nice.

[@brendavaandrager5129]

Agree!!!! We bought this washer and I absolutely hate it. I barely use any detergent and it leaves a soap residue on my dark clothes and everything has lint on it. I washed raw edge/frayed denim shorts and they came out even more frayed and everything is so wrinkled. Have you come up with the best settings to avoid these issues? I can't return it because we didn't use a Lowe's credit card, so incredibly frustrated!!!!

[@wotan10950]

@@brendavaandrager5129 I'm not sure if you're seeing a soap residue; that's what I thought at first, but it's just lint EVERYWHERE, especially on dark clothes. It goes against all common sense, but I've learned that if you bunch up the clothes (e.g. jeans in an S-shape) they don't get as damaged. NEVER USE THE DELICATE CYCLE FOR DELICATES -- don't put any delicates in that machine, it eats them up. I've tried every combination of cycles and options -- they all s__k. So I'm giving it to my daughter for free since she needs a washer. I bought an LG front loader instead.

[@JeLe-l5s]

Given all the negative responses from viewers regarding this particular model of washing machine, it's difficult not to conclude that Maytag/Whirlpool must have paid Helpful DIY to provide an enthusiastic and positive review.

[@Sen.e]

No more Maytag or whirlpool product for us. After 1 year and 4 months our new Maytag washer is broken. Never again!They don’t stand with their product.

[@LiberatedMind1]

That's why their warranty is only 1 year, because they know their machines break down after that.

[@mariatur5684]

Just bought it recently. Very very noisy machine. Cheaply made. It is a belt driven motor so much noisier than the direct drive motors. Under specs they don't disclose the noise level. Would be nice if the manufacturer did. I regret getting this machine. Can't adjust water level once machine has started washing. You can pause machine and add clothes but you can't change any of the settings. My previous machine allowed me to change the water level any time during the wash. Washing cycle is extremely long. I now tend to use the quick wash cycle only to reduce washing time (I like this cycle). I wish I had bought a Speed Queen and paid the extra - they have a longer warranty period. I thought about buying extended warranty but read that people who did still had issues getting someone to come out in a reasonable period of time. So no more Maytag in the future.

[@psfgtech]

Speed Queen was $1300, this was $600

[@DanielDaniel-gl5tz]

I bought the model MVW7230HC0, and my wife hasn't been happy with it. The issues she's been having are with the agitator. Pants, bed sheets, and long pieces of garments get wrapped around, and the washer walks away from its place when this happens. I wish I would had replaced it with a front load.

[@alyssadrago3461]

People say front loads get mold and mildew quick because of that wring in the front of it

[@wyzemann]

@@alyssadrago3461 Mold and slime are attributed to excess detergent, fabric softener, and lack of proper ventilation. Every washer, mainly front loaders, should be allowed to evaporate moisture after completing your last wash. Front-load door seals should be wiped with vinegar and left alone to evaporate with the door opened until the next wash. So, once you are done washing...DON'T EVER CLOSE YOUR WASHER DOOR, NO MATTER THE TYPE, BRAND, OR LOCATION IN YOUR HOUSE/BUSINESS!

[@DCrump70]

It's complete junk... worst part is that Home Depot, Bestbuy, and Maytag won't take them back. DO NOT BUY THESE!

[@jmarkr100]

I agree 100%

[@rhondaharris1199]

I agree 100 percent. Worst washer I have ever owned

[@wyzemann]

@DCrump70 There is usually a limited window of time before the retailers you mentioned will "take back" a major appliance. As for The Home Depot, you have 48 hours from delivery to inform them of any issues that lead to a return, including buyer's remorse. After 48 hours, you fully own it/them unless you have some pull with the particular store you purchased it from, which is not always a given. The reason for this rigid return policy might be none of the above stores own most of these appliances except for their floor models and a few select units. Also, they do not have the capacity to warehouse returned appliances. The manufacturer will now revert to their limited warranty to " assist" the end buyer/user. So, choose your retailer wisely and meticulously before you get suckered into the big box stores' ongoing sales and promos.

[@DCrump70]

@@wyzemann I was told there is a no return policy on major appliances... period. It does not matter it you had these for 1 hour or 1 month. The fact is that they suck and Maytag knows it. Home Depot and Best Buy are just retailers that are bound by the rules of the manufacturer. We will never own another Whirlpool/Maytag product.

[@psfgtech]

Oh boy, I just bought mine, maybe it's potluck

[@Cliff1Cj]

Anyones leaving stains on colored clothes like white blotches or lines/streaks? Ive used less detergent, done extra rinse and even used hot water. Any help?

[@punknhead23]

MIL has this washer and seems to like it. At least better than her old one. Came to check it out because her fabric softener wasn't dispensing. I can now call and tell her she needs to enable it (each time?) I had an old Frigidaire I loved and nowhere a front load Maytag. Do not care for it one bit other than it runs. Which after 12 years my Frigidaire took it's last breath after many recesitations.

[@kimmywatson1803]

Thank you for the review

[@manyroadstoreading6237]

Would love to know about the custom load.

[@mase7619]

I love this machine! I want it because then I can film pov's inside the washer by putting a camera in the tub without it tumbling and the camera won't break! Another reason I want it is because my grandma has the same machine and when I try to set the settings for her she doesn't let me. It is not fun for me plus I am a big fan of top load washers. I am going to buy the same one but just with a little more settings.

[@tammytran6152]

How do I resume the cycle after receiving error message regarding uneven load?

[@bobcooper5299]

How do I get fabric softener to dispense

[@jameskraus1165]

Mexico Maytag My Mexican Maytag washing machine, made it through one cycle and then the sensor locked up and the washing machine would not drain. After one day of use, I called Lowe’s to come and pick it up. I have since purchased a Samsung washing machine. I believe it is made in Japan, I hope Japanese wash machines work better than Mexican ones

[@lisaramus3625]

How do you change the inlet valve? Can’t get the instrument top off

[@manellebriones98]

My washer just keeps draining water. Please help! Theres no problem with the hose, with water and clogging etc. the guy said i need to replace the whole brain of it, i think its the mother board but its so expensive. Is there anyway I can just reset? Please help me 😢

[@punknhead23]

Probably have a coin or something stuck in the drain pump or pump intake. Did they check that out?

[@pearlbeachel6512]

Well just bought this at Lowes. Will give a review in a week or so after use. I liked the looks and the name brand. We will see.

[@fatenhamdan49]

Any updates? I just bought and supposed to get it next week but I’m thinking to cancel after seeing so many negative reviews

[@ravichandra4689]

I would like to know, Please post the detail.

[@berserk1934]

@@fatenhamdan49 Its garbage imo. You cant have the lid open and fill it up . Mordern washers sucks. You have to pay 10 bucks a month for insurance . My lid lock has broken after 6 months of use. It has a system that malfunction's often . It will tell you to take your clothes out and wont start for some odd reason and now I have to replace the lock cause I cant wash my FUCKING CLOTHES cause of it. Its shut but wont start unless it locks. Trash washer .

[@xassiel]

What’s your thoughts ? We just bought this machine

[@berserk1934]

@@xassiel Youll enjoy it at 1st. Then youll get error 707 or 07 I think . Where its has a meduim amount of cloths in it then it wont start and tells you to take all clothes out and restart . So youll do that then itll stay with the same damn error. Youll fill it up start it then come back a hour or so later and figure it didnt even fucking start. Modern day washer suck ass. This one Ive had for 10 months now and problems often with that same error. So by pass it by starting it up over and over 4 times for it to go away. This error happens 3 out of 10 washes if not more. Hope you enjoy it. Me im more pissed off with it than I should be tbh. Its a washer for Christ sakes haahahaha.

[@berserk1934]

Dont buy it. You cant have the lid open and run water . The lid locks is very bad. If it wont lock you cant wash your clothes. Even tho the lid is closed. I could go on and on . Not worth the price AT ALL.

[@fa7cak359]

That seems standard for front loaders so I would be used to that. Why would you want the door open?

[@melissaglorioso1140]

It is a TOP loader, not front! And maybe to stop the cycle for clothing to soak?@@fa7cak359

[@johnshaft5613]

This isn't a review. It's a commercial. I have this machine and it sucks.

[@GabbyGONow]

Thank you for making this video . Im sold

[@jamesrobinson2828]

I just bought this washer it is 6 days old and now it want drain and spin.

[@LiberatedMind1]

@@jamesrobinson2828 Ours failed twice in under two years, trash.

[@LiberatedMind1]

Hope you didn't buy it.

[@GabbyGONow]

@@LiberatedMind1 I didn't

[@rhondaharris1199]

Trash

[@samlb1987]

I came here to look at comments regarding the comment above! We just had ours installed and I can’t rinse the detergent out of the cup. I hope to find a solution.

[@Albert-the-Astro]

People don’t be influenced by this man’s enthusiastic voice. These washers are crap.

[@najibullahsarwan5480]

My Maytag uses more water than normal one IDK how to reduce water usage

[@donnacopeland8776]

Does the machine clean your clothes?

[@pierre-andremilette4188]

i have this washer since 2021 and i can tell it cleans very well as well as rinse very well

[@wotan10950]

It actually does clean well…….if you don’t mind unbalanced loads, high noise level, lint galore, poor water extraction.

[@perrymoore8242]

Not if they have any dirt on them. It will wind them into a knot around the agitator, press wrinkles in them and parts of them will still be dry when you unwind the mess.

[@perrymoore8242]

This machine has convinced me to never buy another Maytag appliance. 1. Lid latch is flimsy plastic and when it breaks you're out use of the machine until you can get a replacement ($20+). Took me three days. 2. Agitator does not clean clothes. If I have to put a pair of jeans through three times because there’s a smudge of avocado on them, they should get clean. This piece of junk couldn’t do that. 3. Agitator should not rip the legs/arms off of pajamas or wind clothes together so tightly that they are hopelessly wrinkled and have to be ironed to prevent it looking like you slept in them. 4. You don’t/won’t know it’s time to run an Affresh cleaning cycle until you’ve loaded the machine and start it. Then, you have to unload it and hope you didn’t put in detergent, bleach or fabric softener because they’re now wasted. The work-around is to unplug the machine. You can then run ONE cycle but the next load will be run the cleaning cycle. 5. The “on/off” button is right next to the “pause” button. This is an issue because if you accidentally hit the wrong button when you’re adding garments, the thing drains and you’re stuck with a wet load of laundry with detergent on them and have to start over. Typically, requiring more detergent.

[@herreranoe5753]

Mine goes from sensing the load to draining water to wash complete in less then 2 mins

[@mansamusarobinson9117]

Mine does same thing. Restart and is fine. Any solution yet?

[@herreranoe5753]

@@mansamusarobinson9117 Guy came by to change the motor

[@bperez814]

How replace lid

[@jamesrobinson2828]

Mine is broke want drain or spin.

[@mathonamoore123]

Hi, greetings from Ireland on the 3rd of July 2022 ☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@waitandhope]

It seems to wrinkle everything regardless of setting, makes no sense

[@AnnStewart-b8r]

I bought my Maytag washer in 1987. There was never problem until a "helper" put 2 filthy carpet samples in it. Then it stopped draining. Am I angry? 😡👹☠️

[@ramonajones1024]

I bought mine 3 years ago with a 10 year warranty. Now it won't turn on and the door is locked. I still have clothes in it and my clothes have been soaking for two weeks. Hopefully they will come soon to fix it. I'm just frustrated. I checked the breaker and unplugged it, it's still not working.

[@Mike09Vet]

Same thing just happened to us. Any updated info on how you resolved it?

[@ramonajones1024]

@@Mike09Vet Well when I turned the washing machine to the side it felt like a lot of water was in the bottom just stuck but that's the only way it would work. After they tried to fix it 3 times they ended up giving us our money back because of the warranty and we brought a different washing machine a Samsung. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@donnacox6547]

Same thing has just happened to me! Machine is just 3 years old and I live alone so very minimal usage! Maytag sent a technician who said the entire control board needs replaced ($600+). I can't get past the Customer service call center! How did you get them to replace it? (I didn't buy the extended warranty because I knew it would get very little use.) Help? Any advice?

[@masonfatrat8294]

Ugh! In the same boat, replaced the board thinking it was the problem but it still won’t power on. The main board is getting power but the control panel isn’t getting 5V like it should.

[@ramonajones1024]

@@donnacox6547 I did it online I had a warranty so I don't know how to get them to fix it without one

[@psfgtech]

It can't be worse than the ge high profile that lasted 4 yrs from Lowe's w/ 5 yr warranty that couldn't be used

[@pmdambremont]

J aimerais cette explication en français

[@joline12311]

Under the power button.

[@lexiecervera1449]

It’s telling my lid needs to be close but it is and it won’t wash

[@perrymoore8242]

The flimsy plastic catch broke on the lid. Probably went through the last load. It has to insert into a funky space to let it know the lid is down. When it breaks off that doesn't happen. Worse, it will look like the latch is still there, but it's just what didn't break off.

[@stephennelle956]

What a piece of junk. It broke after just three years. Transmission went and oil was all over the floor. Called a repair man, don’t waste your time. They just told us to buy a new one. $700 down the drain.

[@ramonitasanchez55]

I hate this washer wish I had the old fashion washer it can get confusing

[@15EEEEE]

Maytag POS!!! I wish i never bought this machine. Worst washer ever. Broke completely at 2yrs 6mos. Three week minimum for service from Maytag. Horrible customer service. Repair estimate two thirds the price of new. It now sits outside next to my shed with the clothes still in it because the lid wont unlock. F..k whilrpool. I'll never buy another of their products.

[@Albert-the-Astro]

I have this washer, it’s the biggest piece of crap I’ve ever spent money on.

[@lindabennison4167]

Bad review .