MVWC565FW - Maytag Top Load Washer - Deep Water Wash and Rinse with Fabric Softener options selected

This is the Maytag top load washer model MVWC565FW. Start to finish run with deep wash selected and rinse with fabric softener selected. The cycle selected is Power Wash.
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[@DADoESofTX]

Seems you always select the deep-fill option with a minimal-size load on these test vids. Be informative to see how these various machines operate with a proper full load and auto-sensing.

[@Smurdle450]

I second that. Let’s see it Kirk!

[@jeromedavis8575]

I agree 100%!

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Dad, I agree. His tests are whack a lot of the time. What the hell. 4 pieces of clothing????

[@bobbielynn5725]

Auto sensing will NOT give you a good amount of water. NEVER USE IT!

[@WilliePeck]

DADoESofTX I agree with you! I wanna see one of these HE machines loaded to the top row of holes on auto fill.

[@bkpathr]

I just got a used maytag washer. I'm so glad that you are showing the process of this washer. Once the lid is locked, you cannot open. So, this video gives me the idea what is going on. Thanks!

[@trabbin8]

*Kirk, apologies my comment before was **_not_** a snark at you or this video - rather just lamenting the sad state of washers these days. Thanks ! for taking the time/effort to make & publish your review of this Maytag unit*

[@kirkrivas8172]

It's okay, I appreciate your comments.

[@mcrider2509]

DO NOT BUY!!! I bought one 2 weeks ago, I replaced a conventional Maytag washer that finally died after 20 some years. I have tried washing my work clothes on every setting and they don't come clean. The old machine ran less than half the time that this machine runs, and my clothes still come out dirty. I am VERY disappointed.

[@oldglory08]

Get a classic, not the new style, Speed Queen. I wash dirty jeans and Speed Queen gets them clean. Tried a big 5.2 Kenmore in 2009 or 2010 and it just redistributed the dirt, my jeans were still dirty. Happy with the Speed Queen Classic.

[@hellomeoww]

Ugh, we just bought this a few days ago and it's simply awful. At this point I can't return it, according to the store policy. What did you do? I'm trying to find if there's a way to bypass the sensor so it'll fill with more water.

[@FazejasiahShorts]

I would possibly buy this (I am 14 years old) The reason why i would buy this is bc it almost sounded like GE, and if my clothes do not come out clean on this washer, i will just re-wash it again until it comes clean instead of wasting money on a brand new washer (But it will still waste water)

[@grrrrrlonfirew]

Same here. Unscrew the stores that hold the lock on the lid. Then you can add more water what you want to and agitated your clothes BY HAND to actually get the soap and dirt out. What a effing nightmare. There's process for you. No clean clothes for the peasants...

[@grrrrrlonfirew]

Skrews! Progress! Auto spell correct. Another "advancement"

[@332star]

Thank you for this video. I almost bought one. I will check out your other videos.

[@ceeell5772]

Do NOT buy one! 2 plus months later and it’s not working! Trying to get our money back.

[@marklynch8781]

I took delivery of this model today and have washed 3 loads. I can say that I'm impressed. It has huge capacity, is reasonably quiet and best of all, the clothes were clean.

[@joeb2588]

That's great. I just bought one today. It comes in 2 weeks. My 2yr old, yes 2yr old whirlpool died and its too expensive to fix. How has it worked? What is this pin some people talk about?

[@marklynch8781]

Eight months later and the machine still gets high ratings from me, no problems. clean clothes. I use the power wash setting on almost every load. It was the right choice for me. Sad to hear about the Whirlpool, mom and dad had a Wirlpool set that lasted about 18 to 20 years. I'm not 100% sure about giving credit to this machine for it, but my power and water bill have dropped. I think it has something to do with the large load size it can wash.

[@joeb2588]

@@marklynch8781 awesome. Glad to hear it. Yah I'm sure the machines today aren't like the ones 40 yrs ago. I would think the last good decade was the 80's, but on a side note the 80's was the last great decade period!😆 I did notice the machine says "commercial technology" and I think the motor has a longer warranty.. it'll be here in a week and a half. Glad to hear yours is going well.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Mine is going well for 6 years (manufactured December 2016),and I love the capacity of the machine, although it Is starting to struggle on certain loads now. The quality has definitely gone down, and also some parts are waring out. Glad it's still trying! While it isn't the best washer ever, as there are many cons, it still works for what its intended purpose is.

[@marklynch8781]

After a year and 3 months mine is still doing fine. I still think it was the best choice when I bought it.

[@MisterJohnMorales]

THANK YOU for finally showing me what deep fill actually means. It's amazing how many vids and even the vids from the company talk about it but NEVER show it!

[@rickjames6948]

Deep fill is a full tub of water. Autosense the machine weighs the load and determines the water level.

[@chriss740]

@@rickjames6948 So does 'deep fill' really only have one interpretation - totally full tub? So if you have just a few items, and want to go higher than 'auto sensing', do you have to go totally full? A really old machine I had a while back would offer low / med / high settings for water level, plus auto.

[@rickjames6948]

@@chriss740 Deep fill is a full tub. YOUR settings have to be correct to allow deep fill to work. You can tell if it takes a LONG time to fill that massive tub. You will hear water running like 20 minutes LOL. I hear you about the old machines. These new ones are high efficiency meaning they don't need 40 gallons to wash and another 40 to rinse. Just come to the reality what the new machines can do with less water and electricity. Auto Sense works fine for most loads. Actually using less water the clothes rub against each other more, for BETTER cleaning. With a full tub, clothes float around in the water not scrubbing themselves against each other. This is how these new HE machines work. Smarter......

[@carolynt.4455]

@@chriss740 FYI - if you have chosen the "normal" cycle, deep fill will never work. Ask Rick, he has that documentation memorized.

[@5wheels521]

@@carolynt.4455 What cycle other than Normal will fill the tub more?

[@carolynt.4455]

THANK YOU for this review. It's how I discovered that the reason our clothes are still filthy after washing is (probably) that the agitator does not work AT ALL. Six-month-old machine. Now we wait for service tech/diagnosis/$$$/part ordered/repair/$$$. While visit the laundromat for 4 months. Yay Maytag. Bring me a Speed Queen.

[@dorajohnson160]

Thanks for the video its help me alot with my maytag washer machine 😍😍😍😍😍

[@magic3817]

This is excellent! No matter what store you go to you can NOT get a demonstration like this. The viewer can see the water level and action of the washing. I was surprised to see that it would wash with the top open. I had read elsewhere that the lid locked while washing was ongoing. I appreciate the ability to open the lid after the wash cycle has started to add another garment that one may have dropped on the way to the laundry room. No one should be surprised by the amount of water it takes to fill the tub to the max. It’s a large tub.

[@kirkrivas8172]

Sorry, but it does have a lid lock. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@kimneill836]

Thank you for the positive remarks. Although I do think it takes too long for the Deep Water Wash and I don't understand when it washes, hesitates, washes, etc., mine still seems to be a good washer. Though noisy, when I close my laundry room door I can't really hear it. I owned a Sears Kenmore Elite before this one and it took a long time too. It had more bells and whistles but this time I just wanted a washer that would do the job. For my husband and myself it is fine and we didn't pay a fortune for it.

[@robertdavis5714]

I appreciate this post where as I just bought this machine and all the quirky things it does identical to yours.

[@ricardojohnson8679]

You can't put a lot of clothes on the deep wash cycle

[@joanp9690]

Maytag*. Set*

[@rickjames6948]

@@ricardojohnson8679 Are you kidding here? Deep fill is a full tub if you have other settings set proper. That tub is massive. Put the marijuana down.

[@arvidlystnur4827]

Interesting, Just bought a 2015 Kenmore 400 HE at an Estate sale. Kenmore made by whirlpool as this Maytag model appears to be. I took of the lid latch and put it in it’s receiver, so to observe cleaning process. Like all HE machines and this Maytag, mine didn’t quite put in enough water, but I’ve learned how to trick it into the right amount. My Kenmore has a fairly traditional agitator, described as a three stage, so the machine cleans quite well, with the proper water! Guess I lucked out for fifty bucks.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

kenmore is still made by sears

[@arvidlystnur4827]

@@ElevatorWasher5000 , Perhaps you are right, but my understanding is that sears had whirlpool manufactured the product and put Kenmore name upon it.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

@@arvidlystnur4827 I agree, as they did partner with whirlpool sometimes.

[@surferdjnj]

Great videos for research, thanks!!

[@kirkrivas8172]

Thank you!

[@jonbontobi504]

I'm sold! Love the old school agitator machines. Computer pads on more expensive versions break down too much. This version easy to repair. ❤ Simplicity works for me. Thank you!!

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Sure is! The error code mode is easy to get into, and even with a computer, it still makes a great washer!

[@jonbontobi504]

@@ElevatorWasher5000 I'm in need of a new washer right now. Low of funds😒 However, I'm getting a Maytag for 👍 sure.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Did the 565FW break down?

[@jonbontobi504]

@@ElevatorWasher5000 I have an eleven year old GE washer that's on its last legs. Think the barings, guessing. Basically no real agitator. The clothes get all wrapped up in eachother. Really pisses me off. They don't come out that clean.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

The maytags like this one have an impeller mixed with an agitator, that don’t work like a dual action agitator, but still works well even on deep water wash.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

I just bought this washer 3 weeks ago. It is absolutely awesome. I don’t understand all the problems people say they are having in the comments. It has been flawless ! Load the soap. Put in clothes, it washes them. My clothes come out clean. We have not had any issues with torn up clothes etc etc. it has been flawless. We had a front loading high efficiency washer before and had problems with the front rubber boot, because we overstuffed the washer-our fault. But this Maytag has been absolutely fantastic. It does wash clothes differently, but it’s newer technology. The self adjusting water level works great. 40 minutes to do a load of clothes is great. Our previous washer took an hour. I paid $529 for this. I was expecting to have to pay $1200 for another high efficiency washer. We are happy with it. My wife was actually pissed off I didn’t buy the gas dryer, but I have rebuilt our other one so many times it’s practically new, and it’s 17 years old ! 😊

[@skatelife2013]

How's the washer holding up for you?

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

@@skatelife2013 still works like the day we bought it. :)

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Ours still works like the day it was brand new! We have had it for 5+ years now and my clothes are still getting perfectly cleaned by it FOR FIVE WHOLE YEARS!

[@SisJannie]

What settings are you using to get this 40min cycle?

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

@@SisJannie we have had this thing for 3 years and I have no complaints. Just set it for the shortest cycle. Once in a while because Im a sloppy eater burger grease stains don’t come out. After they go thru the dryer, just re-wash them but instead of using those expensive sprays, just use Dawn brand dish wash soap. A couple of dots and work it in lightly and throw it in the wash. I never timed it. It was a lot shorter than the last washer we had.

[@chicago1680]

Thank you for this video I just bought a used set that was only 2 years old and I thought something was wrong with it. I thought the agitator was suppose to be way faster but mine works exactly as this video and sounds just like it so I am relieved. Maybe it's just the setting but I remember some older agitators would really move and violate your clothes lol. Thanks

[@kurdtpatton5039]

There's an older direct drive Maytag, Whirlpool guts, that violates pretty good. It sounded like a train during agitation. My clothes came out wet because they were still crying.

[@lindsy6640]

I just got mine today and was worried about that too. I keep thinking, how do they get clean? Ugh

[@quentin2224]

Great video though. I love the wash and spin sounds

[@janesigabaro7593]

So I’m glad to see after all this time it wasn’t just me that thought this washer wasn’t very good.

[@sherlytsai]

got this machine since I like old fashioned turn knobs simple mechanism machine and I have total maytag appliances in my household. My last maytag lasted over 20 yrs with one major repaired, the repairman told me they don't make machine like this anymore. Anyway on my second load this morning, what a nightmares I gone through. Washed a load of towels(n less than my normal load I had with my old maytag). Apparently the load was off balanced(I'm guessing since there's not indication on the machine to tell me so), the light sensed done, but when I opened the load was soaked with water still. I removed the items in there, and put them back in and put the knob to "drain/spin" cycle. I notice the machine spun and also filling more water? At the end when signaled "done", I opened still soaking with water. Removed the clothing and started the process again, Same result. Very frustrated and ready to call the Maytag, Then decided to give another try, since this machine is semi-computerized, I did the cancel process hope this will reset the autosensing's function. It drained the water in there and started to spin process, no more filling of water, in the end the towels were all spun properly for dryer. What a ordeals !!!! Want to share this for anyone going thru the same problem.

[@landonthebugkidfansmore1203]

I like the sound when it speeds up in the spin cycle

[@mikesmakster8465]

4 months ago I got one. Problems problems. Dryer is fine

[@kirkrivas8172]

Sorry Mike, this is one of the reasons I try to keep the channel updated. I do not think there is a current top load washer that washes like a 25 year old washer. Some come really close and some miss the mark by a mile.

[@rickjames6948]

What is your issue with it? Did you read the manual? This is not grandma's ancient machine. Are you using HE soap? It's all in the manual.

[@mikeb1617]

Thank you for taking the time to show me the full cycle of this machine. l have this exact washer, but at what point would you add the soap? l never thought in a point of my life to watch a full cycle operation of a washing.....but it been very helpful. Thank you!

[@rickjames6948]

Read the manual. It states put in the HE soap first. Then fill with clothes.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Put clothes in and then add detergent as that is what has got our clothes clean. And this machine turns the basket around to saturate the clothes and doesn’t leave detergent residue or stain based on our experience.

[@kashalethebear]

The top part may be bolted, but this unit does not agitate equally each direction. It goes about 20% more clockwise so it can keep a rotation going to push things down. Also I dont know why people complain it's loud. This is THE most quiet machine I've ever owned since I was an adult. It's even more quiet than the old Maytags my parents had in the 70s and 80s If people want a "middle" water level, thats easy.. put it on auto sense and BULKY.. and it ends up filling 1/2 the tub The auto sense actually works ok if you use it PROPERLY... If you CRAM clothes to the top, you should be using DEEP fill. If you have a small to medium size load, use Auto. The clothes arent meant to be covered in water. This type of washer works by rubbing clothes against each other vs a ton of water.. but like I said, "bulky" is a good middle ground

[@heatherblue4256]

Thank you! I wish I have read this earlier before I wash clothes but I did not know that. I have had mine about a month and I’m still trying to figure it out. Our water bill keeps going up but not no more after reading this. Thank You! Thank You!

[@Saab--kc6xz]

Finally someone with some common sense.

[@melm.3256]

This is the loudest washing machine i have ever heard! I can hear it from my sunroon, which is located in the back of my house behind my kitchen, when im in my basement which is the fartherest place from the sunroom. I despise this machine. If it were inside my house i would not be able to stand the noise esp when on the spin cycle. So if yours is so quiet why is mine not? I have this exact machine he is showing too.

[@lgls]

omg. the day you try / listen the inverter motor of a real washing machine you will not believe

[@martinvachon3833]

Unfortuanaly, bulky cycle use low spin speed. Are the garments well dry at the end?

[@davidwilley6199]

I just purchased this washer and after reading and understanding the instructions I like it.There’s a lot to learn. I keep the washing chart near until I get it dialed in.And there’s a chart under the lid.Deep fill doesn’t work on normal cycle.That was my first surprise so pick another cycle.

[@rickjames6948]

Thank you for READING THE MANUAL. Most people that OWN these don't understand them and return a perfectly functioning machine.

[@rickjames6948]

@@leroy420b Do you have any evidence your machine is not cleaning any clothing item? Or do you feel, you need, 85 gallons of water to was a load?

[@terrorblossom4829]

Rick James bro look at how this thing washes stop being so hurt hurt and denial these machines do not clean get over urself bro

[@rickjames6948]

@@terrorblossom4829 So you are the only one. Mine works great.

[@terrorblossom4829]

I also rest the manual

[@ericgreen4610]

I like this washer. Old-school and new-school combined into one appliance. The best of both worlds. You can't beat that. I'd buy this washer hands down 👍👍👍👍

[@davidwilley6199]

I’ve gotten used to it and it works very well

[@ericgreen4610]

@@davidwilley6199 That's great. I'm a big fan of wash tubs and agitators and I like both of them from that washer.

[@davidwilley6199]

Eric Green I can’t throw any kind of clothes together like I used to.Jeans in one load.Towels in one load.T-shirts in one load and so on.Around the 14 minute mark is the perfect amount of water.So once you know the water level of each setting them you know how much laundry to put in.Everyone wants a lot of water but to much water and it’s worthless.Like towards the end of the video.

[@curtisbernard4458]

Wow , it really did fill with a lot of water lol , even if it don't clean clothes . I wished my Whirlpool HE would fill like this lol ..

[@rankydoodle0073]

1:36:42 Love that sound after it reaches a high spin.

[@fandechavalones3022]

The sound from GM comercials 90s

[@genesisstar81]

What the manufacturers did is cut the cost of material by eliminating the side agitator fins. This design makes the washer inefficient in cleaning clothes. They should offer an aftermarket agitator designed of the older models for people who doesn't like the ineffective corkscrew agitator.

[@erossinema8797]

Thats not why. It's a center post agitator that works like a wash plate washer

[@godzilla2k26]

@@erossinema8797 So the agitator is just for show?

[@tysongonsorowski8574]

Excellent camera work, I like how when it was almost done you zoomed into the panal lights, very suspenseful. I heard maytag makes a mean washer too. It would be awesome if you could do a review on one of there new models. Keep It up I look forward to your upcoming videos! By the way I just got this machine and I pray it will last a long time

[@erossinema8797]

It's the same company, ya DODO.

[@Cooldude84343]

They really need to do something with these new fill valves. My lord, that thing took forever to fill!

[@CPGplays]

no kidding i skiped the fill

[@Saab--kc6xz]

No washing machine can fill up fast.

[@michaelmajor5467]

@@Saab--kc6xz my old Maytag that's 19 years old filled the tub up in less than 3 minutes and it was a super capacity

[@rickjames6948]

It's all about water pressure and volume at your house. Everyone has different pressures. Or the inlet screens are clogged with rust and calcium. This is an autosensing machine people. Not like grandma's old washer. Things are different now. This machine has won awards for cleaning........

[@BH-en3tg]

@@rickjames6948 Rick, this is a direct drive motor. What is your opinion of that? I thought I was getting MVWC465HW which is not direct drive, but they delivered this one. It's not installed yet, so I'm trying to decide whether to keep it. Anyone, please chime in. Thanks.

[@orangie8426]

Sorry wow... Ok.... I take back anything negative I originally said.... How did you get it to have water like that..... There is actually water in that beautiful machine!!!! Wow... Lots of cleaning water power!!! YES!!! I'm in love.... And Maytag... I should have know... Maytags were always good machines... Good luck with her... : )

[@Archivedchannel21]

Great rollover! Amazing machine.

[@SimpleSouthernLife]

Got this washing machine Saturday and it takes over 2 hrs to wash a load of clothes and I end up having to do another spin cycle bc it won't wring out the clothes the first time. We are taking it back.

[@oldglory08]

Yep, my Speed Queen takes about half of an hour!

[@chriss740]

How noisy is yours? I just got mine last week and the noise of the motor during that initial fill period (when it's on auto sense) is really loud! I thought there was something defective but I get the impression that's normal.

[@SimpleSouthernLife]

@@chriss740 take that thing back if you can. Worst washing machine I ever had!!

[@rickjames6948]

Because YOU set the settings incorrectly. Had nothing to do with the machine. Yours must have been broken. Mine does a final spin at BLAZING speed. Zero water remaining at the end of the wash cycle.

[@rickjames6948]

@@chriss740 Mine is ultra quiet. All you hear is a gentle hum just like this video shows. And on the fill, water splashing into that massive tub. Did you LEVEL the machine prior to using it? Do you have wood floors and maybe wood floor joists under it? I have a concrete slab. Mine is ultra quiet compared to the old machines.

[@Lexusgx550]

this is better than the 1000 maytag washer mtw 7230 i just bought I'm seeing back tomorrow

[@sherlytsai]

thanks for uploading this video, just bought one and notice on the fast spin, the outer of the machine with noticeable of vibration, the base did not move from where placed. Wondering is the vibration is normal for this unit?

[@dropdeadalina]

Have this same machine. No wonder it locks the lid during rinse/spin. Imagine falling in there while it's spinning crazy like that! lol

[@nilo1148]

I have a question, I haven't finished the vid yet but I dont want to miss anything by skipping but should my washer go from rinse to nothing lit but lid locked then back to wash?

[@wespeakyournames7227]

This is great ASMR or meditation video.

[@maylin1986]

I've been seeing a lot of complaints on the process to get the deep water wash option to work. I unfortunately don't have a manual to look at, being I'm currently using a supplied washer and dryer in an airbnb. I found out if you set the wash cycle option to Power Wash and also set the Water Level to Deep Water Wash, then it will fully fill up the washer tub. It has been about 2 - 3 weeks that I've just been at a loss how this washer works. I finally decided to, on a whim today, try the Power Wash setting and went upstairs. Came back down and the whole washer tub was loaded with water. :D Also, I couldn't find the comment again on here somewhere, where someone said you have to dilute the softner and then said they had to go to a sink to get water to fill the center agitator with water to dilute the softener. No need to make that extra trip. When you set the setting on the washer, and start the washer with the lid down at the beginning, you can lift up the washer lid and use the lid to your fabric softener container to catch that water the washer is spouting out the back as its filling the tub. You just have to be quick to grab that water once you open the lid of the washer and time it just right to catch that water that you want to use to dilute the softener. I hope this alleviates any confusion for anyone who doesn't have this washer personally and is using this specific washer in passing. 💛

[@maylin1986]

I wanted to come back and say the washer that I'm using at the airbnb didn't fill up all the way with power wash, with the 2nd try. So I set it back to normal and the water at least went over the clothes. I figured if I kept the setting the same, I could then fill the tub up to full every time. The washer probably has a sensor that's bad or something. The washer in the airbnb seems contrary. Works fine one minute but not the next. 🤷‍♀️☹️

[@donew1thita11]

Update?

[@donew1thita11]

For me power fills up half way

[@MarthaGarcia-dr2de]

You have saved my life!!🤣🙌🏼💯 thanks!!! I hate these new washers!!!

[@cindylaroche807]

Thank you, I just bought a maytag washer and I don't think my agitator is working but even though I treat the spots they don't come out clean.

[@carolynt.4455]

Exactly our problem. We only recently discovered this when trying to wash gardening clothes. Without question there has been a bad production run and a lot of washers never agitate.

[@howardlisech1811]

There is a simple handyman fix if your agitator is not working. I had this problem with a newer used one I just bought-thought I had wasted my money. KZbin had two different guys showing this. When you tip it over and expose the bottom. If you take the motor transmission plastic cover off (2 screws). You will have to look and probably will see a white plastic oval shape part near the base of the tub. It is supposed to have a white plastic lug next to it INSERTED into that oval. Apparently this can sometimes pop out with a very heavy load. Gently force the plastic lug back into the plastic oval and your problem of the agitator not agitating is solved.

[@howardlisech1811]

@@carolynt.4455 There is a simple handyman fix if your agitator is not working. I had this problem with a newer used one I just bought-thought I had wasted my money. KZbin had two different guys showing this. When you tip it over and expose the bottom. If you take the motor transmission plastic cover off (2 screws). You will have to look and probably will see a white plastic oval shape part near the base of the tub. It is supposed to have a white plastic lug next to it INSERTED into that oval. Apparently this can sometimes pop out with a very heavy load. Gently force the plastic lug back into the plastic oval and your problem of the agitator not agitating is solved.

[@cindylaroche807]

@@howardlisech1811 thank you for the information, I will have to find a handyman to check it out 🤗👍🎄

[@carolynt.4455]

@@howardlisech1811 Thank you so much, I have been thinking any day now it's due to happen again. Tipping over the machine makes me want to cry LOL but I'll trick my hubby into it... thanks again.

[@KDD170956]

I bought this machine last fall plus the matching dryer and a Maytag fridge. I very much dislike both the washer and the dryer. I would not recommend this to anyone. My last Maytag lasted 33 years and I loved it. Cleaned everything properly, agitated like a washer should. This one tickles the clothes and makes stupid little noises, leaves streaks on them and the dryer takes almost 1 1/2 to 2 times as long to dry a load and neither works for comforters. MAYTAG SHOULD BE ASHAMED! Wish I had returned them but I live far from the city where I got them. :(

[@carolynt.4455]

We bought ours in December 2020 - there is a real chance that your washer is not agitating at all. That is absolutely our issue. Called for $$ervice over the weekend.

[@gladtidings4all]

I bought the same machine on FEB 2019 its now Nov 30 2020 and still haven't used it. I bought it brand new for my retirement home.. I had to watch your video to see how to use it. That water wash level was really low. But that rinse cycle its way too much water! I don't use fabric softener, I use white vinegar to rinse. It doesn't leave any vinegar smell at all, and it rinses a the soap off too. I line dry outside on the sun. I also have the dryer but only use it when it rains.

[@limitedx3776]

One day can u do a video washing a couple of blankets with this washer

[@rickjames6948]

It will handle with no problem. From left to right, the settings will be normal soil, power wash and deep fill. Easy right?

[@rkgsd]

So this has the same 10 year warranty as the commercial unit with the 3.5 tub, but it doesn't have the dual-action agitator, 1/2hp motor and 7-rib belt?

[@corteyshalamb422]

Did you add soap to this? Or is it left over from a previous cycle?

[@lisaf7688]

Thank you!!

[@annefrench5195]

We recently bought this model and I am not at all happy with it. We bought it because it has an agitator and had good reviews. We owned a front loader previously and hated it, so I was hoping a top loader with an agitator would work better. Nope. It doesn't matter what size load I have, large or small - the agitator does not go in the same direction which would normally create somewhat of a vortex and pull the clothes down into the water. This agitator goes back and forth, so no clothes get pulled under. I watched through an entire wash cycle as a sock at the top of a large load never moved, it just sat there the whole time and barely got wet. The clothes on the top of the load just get jostled around. And if you choose the deep wash selection, they just all float up to the top and jostle around there. If you have a medium sized load, selecting "auto sense" means not enough water; selecting "deep water" means way too much water. Also, I should NOT have to disassemple a piece of the machine to get the water to flow with the lid open. You're supposed to dilute your fabric softner with water, but every time you open the lid, the water shuts off. So I guess I'm supposed to go back and forth to the sink - my washroom does not have a tap - in order to do that. This is not a practical machine. I hate the he washers. If anyone can recommend a good washer that actually cleans your clothes, I would love to hear about it.

[@salvatorelongo5994]

Speed Queen. Exactly like ALL the washers used to be before the HE bullcrap. Made in Ripon WI, and no nonsense washing machine.

[@connie2558]

@@salvatorelongo5994 I was looking into Speed Queen but now they say to buy models 2017 or older?

[@annettemcmanus560]

Saw a video on commercial maytag MVWP575GW It is like the real old school washers, the only set back for this for me is it only comes in a 3.8 cubic foot. With 7 people to wash for I need something bigger.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

@@connie2558 Did you find a speed queen 2017 model? I have been researching so many of these HE washers and they are all crap! I need someone to point me in the right direction. I want an old school washer and new school dryer.

[@connie2558]

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy No, watched a GREAT KZbin video on resetting my washer and my husband managed to follow and reset it. I leave it on normal setting with no rinse. I think my using a cheap soap did something? I've rinsed it with vinegar several times. Appliances have gone the way of throw away...sad. Good luck and hopefully you can find older ones at second hand or auctions.

[@FBHSswimmer2006]

I understand that these are high efficiency, but boy would I love to have an old Kenmore 90 Series Heavy Duty wash machine again. They took a lot less time to wash than these things made from 2011 and forward. I had one of these in 2015 branded as a Kenmore Heavy Duty. Transmission went bad less than 2 years later, and it was out of warranty. I wasn't impressed with this thing to begin with. I replaced it with a Whirlpool front loader that I still have to this day.

[@OneWithTheDark]

These things have a shifter mechanism that flexes somewhat and pops loose under heavy loads. During your wash cycle if you only hear buzzing and dont hear water sloshing around it is likely that the shifter arm has popped loose and your drum is turning instead of the agitator... When this occurs you will notice your clothes not being cleaned well, stains, etc. Ours popped loose when running a load of towels. I would not have thought the load to be too heavy... but it was heavy enough to flex the shifter arm just enough for it to pop loose. Repair guy said this is a chronic problem with these models and they have a newer part that resolves the issue.

[@IpanemaShirley77]

I wish every machine came with a video like this! Then we could actually make INFORMED decisions before we buy!! I’m actually surrounded and disappointed with the performance of this “power wash” cycle… looks like my old machine’s delicate cycle! Agitation is soooo minimal! And that beeping motor noise is annoying! Good grief. I miss the old style washers!!!! Thanks for these videos! Much appreciated!

[@snakelady7489]

We got one of these from a rental place while we try to fix our old washer. It goes all the way to the rinse cycle then just...stops, even putting it on the drain & spin it just sits there...blinking at me. I'm pulling out my hair. I'll be calling the rental place tomorrow to see if I can get it switched out but I'm kinda curious if this is a common problem. I just have a lot of DO NOT LIKE for this machine and I've only had it in my house a for about 6 hours! I'm still on the first load! (They were late dropping it off or I would have called them and told them to come get the POS).

[@rickjames6948]

Read the manual first before going off into the deep end. This is NOT an old school design.

[@irwing654]

Note that the tub is filled to capacity. This would be a good machine if it actually washed the clothes.

[@markd.9108]

I have a similar Maytag machine that I purchased in December 2019 to replace a 20 year old Kenmore. Some tips: Make sure it's level when setting it up. Run balanced loads...a few pairs of jeans, shirts, socks, undergarments. Don't overload new HE machines with lots of heavy stuff... They can't handle it. If load is banging on spin, you're overloading it. Use Bulky setting if you do for slower spin, but items will be wetter than normal. SOAP GOES IN FIRST!!! This is very important for those of you who say soap does not wash off. Deep Fill setting for more water. I'm not thrilled with the new machines, but have learned to live with it by using the above to tolerate it. So you know, Whirlpool now owns these brands in US: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, and Roper. All of the machines work similarly, and the higher up brands just have more features. Let me add that I will most likely NEVER buy another Whirlpool made product unless this design is changed. I actually think the agitator IS the problem in these machines because it causes clothes to ball up and congregate on one side of the drum. And the weak spring system causes excessive wobbling once this happens. I actually have a better idea for a machine... And if Whirlpool wants to pay me for my idea, I'd be happy to share.

[@florianm1234]

I sold my 20 years old Maytag which was still running fine, the good old Maytag before Whirlpool bought the company in 2006 and made them worse, last December 2019 I bought an LG WT7100CW model washer. I made a huge mistake selling my OLD MAYTAG for the new LG washer . It runs exactly like you mentioned, like your Maytag, but even worse. If I put EXTRA rinse before starting the cycle and then during the wash cycle I changed my mind and I do not want an extra rinse cycle , ( because with extra water and extra rinse the wash cycle is about 80 minutes long) there is no way to release the function but to stop the washer completely. but then I have no choice but to restart the wash cycle from the beginning. Unbelievable that LG did not think of this. I also have soap residue stuck on my shirts after the wash. I"m stuck with this piece of crap. I highly DO NOT recommend LG WT7100CW model washer...?

[@markd.9108]

@@florianm1234 I hear ya. Whoever was responsible for letting the government get involved in how our appliances work should be canned. These companies should pay to have all of our machines replaced with the old style machines that we used for 20+ years. My Kenmore was 21 years old, and still running.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

@@florianm1234 Wow. This is a nightmare 😫😩😳I have been researching and trying to find a brand new old school washer for weeks! I will not waste money on these HIGH Efficiency washers!! I need a new washer, dryer and stove so I can't decide on which brand to go with. I wanted LG and Samsung but I don't like these washers. Does anyone know of a specific model number to an old school washer??

[@joelz9860]

i think the setting that you chose and the little clothes was in there, made it use a whole lot of water. PS: How were you able to lift up the lid without the machine stopping??

[@normaortega4654]

Detached hook from lid, left inserted into machine. I might try this it's annoying when it locks, while I'm trying to figure this out!

[@progressive8163]

I just bought the MVWC465 3.8CUFT model. In Deep Wash setting, I'm only getting half fill and not up to near the levels that you have shown in this video. Is there something wrong that I'm doing?

[@jodetusa6422]

Some settings may not allow the deep fill option. Look in your manual (or Google it) and it tells you.

[@TheRandy3D]

I had one just like that one here it lasted under a week with me before I brought it back to the store, I'm used to the two-piece agitator when the top part turns independently pushing the clothes down and agitating normal it just have no turn over action and I had to do with wet clothes on the bottom and dry on top... Fast forward a year and I got a new bravos XL for a really good deal, it's all touch controls huge wash drum and it actually works really well without the so-called agitator

[@naturallytyree686]

Just curious, how can you watch the entire cycle? I need a washer that allows me to open the lid to check and make sure the water level is good for cloth diapers.

[@rebandy3627]

I bought one in June of 2017. My biggest concern is that coins AND laundry get caught up under the agitator. I currently have an entire pillow case caught under the agitator and am trying to figure out how to remove it. I do not like the fill options either it is either auto fill or completely full. I would like more choices for a manual fill. The auto fill doesn't use enough water and you end up having to rinse at least twice, so it isn't saving water. I really don't like the fact that coins get stuck in the agitator. 1:05:14 shows the opening around the agitator where things get stuck.

[@armyyrobsec7]

True... about coins get stucked, about auto-fill, uses more water... i don't like this unit!

[@rickjames6948]

@@armyyrobsec7 Autosense uses less water, deep fill will fill the tub all the way. Deep fill uses a TON of water. There is still plenty of water in this larger than normal tub on autofill. Maytag knows how to build washers. These new machines are not like the old ones.

[@rickjames6948]

@@leroy420b Better at what? Using way more water and electricity for those old tiny tubs? LOL

[@MrRGiller]

@@rickjames6948 It doesn't fill it all the way up but only half way up.

[@rickjames6948]

@@MrRGiller It doesn't need 40 plus gallons to wash and another 45 to rinse. These are NEW high efficiency machines. Not grandma's old power sucker water wasters.

[@apathy2673]

Ive had one since June 2017 and haven't had a problem. For big loads, it has a sensor and autofills the water pretty high. It's slow to fill, slow to wash, noisy as hell, but does what I need it do. This wouldn't be a good family washer. Fine for one or two.

[@karolinesmail489]

I agree its noisy n takes a long time its ok for 2 people yes

[@ceeell5772]

It’s only my husband and myself and 2 months in it won’t spin and on another load it just kept stopping and starting and adding more water. Making clicking noises. Trying to get it returned. Hate it.

[@donew1thita11]

It’s a horrible family washer it’s too slow

[@robertpolkamp]

Got this model.. I wash my clothes in HOT but this Maytag model adds cold first and you end up with luke warm at best and the staged Deep water fill doesn't work properly to keep the water 🔥 either. My work clothes do not get clean. Very disappointing 😕 for a near $700 washer.

[@milliemallet403]

I have this same exact machine just bought it a few weeks ago how can I run it with the top open like you're doing so I can see if it's actually agitating because it doesn't sound like it's doing a whole lot of anything during the wash cycle.

[@boonleanglewis65]

Kirk I love you because I like your maytag washer and my name is Johnathon

[@girlscouts6566]

We had to force open the lid because the cycle froze and we couldn't get our clothes out. Now, the cycle will sense and fill but when it gets to the wash cycle, the lid makes 3 attempts to lock and then errors out. I can manually push the tiny grey trigger back and the machine continues to function until the attempt to lock at the wash cycle. Would this require a new lid lock? New lid switch? How can I determine what the issue is? It does not appear to by physically broke, no snapped pieces.

[@210MichiganRails]

My grandma has this washer!

[@salaavicc]

Thank u

[@kirkrivas8172]

We look related, take care!

[@armyyrobsec7]

Hi Kirk, how do you keep it working while you open the lid/cover?

[@nbt3663]

Bypass the lid switch.

[@xavierhimes163]

Kirk Rivas This model is cosmetically related to the Kenmore top load washer model 22352.

[@HEFBMS]

Maytag and whirlpool have very similar looking washer models, it seems as if they used to be one company but they went separate ways later.

[@rickjames6948]

They are one and the same now. Whirlpool bought Maytag.

[@Alliecat670]

Can you tell me if the water fills this high on rinse? My husband has filthy clothes and washers with low water do not clean them. If not could you recommend a washer that works like the old fashioned ones?

[@joeolvera1]

Did you find one just got this Maytag and hate it

[@MultiDanzig]

Allie Lewis I got this unit it works great. I bought this for my dirty greasy clothes. I have it plumbed in my basement. You will like this deep fill cycle and deep rinse cycle bulky cycle for medium loads and auto for he

[@sharris3624]

@@MultiDanzig does this,washer fills as it appears on this video?

[@MultiDanzig]

Anita Baker you have to use the deep wash cycle to really fill it. I use mine and it work fine and my clothes are clean . On the regular and medium cycles do not over fill them. I like the deep water cycle because it gets your clothes clean

[@Antony.p14]

Should the water pressure be that way when it is set to warm

[@GodRipped]

How did you get this machine to run with the lid open? Mine stops when I open the lid and won’t start anything until I close it.

[@5wheels521]

How were you able to show the whole wash load, the wash stops every time I open the lid??

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Magic- Ok Kirk keeps this a secret because he isn’t allowed to say anything, but you need torx t10 screwdriver. It literally is small. Open lid on washer, look for the lid lock 🔐 latch and unscrew those two screws. Then you just put the latch in the washer lid lock. Voila it is now tricked into thinking you have the lid closed. Now you can watch spin, and the wash, BUT- be careful with spin, it is dangerous to stick your hand in there, or your valuable items. 😊😄😁 stay happy and healthy!

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Hi

[@DP69ner73]

Use a popsicle stick or order another locking latch like I did and added a magnet and when done I just put near the knobs.

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

@@DP69ner73 cool idea but It’s actually better if you have a screwdriver and unscrew the torx screws.

[@milesrobinson7399]

Seeing stuff like this stopping made me wanna hug talking Angela and talking ginger and talking Tom when I was 5

[@martinvachon3833]

Is the 660 RPM Washer Spin Speed enough? And what about the noise?

[@Romeosoccer87]

My washer says lid lock but it wont let let me close the door. It seems like something is stuck and i just bought it.

[@Smurdle450]

Yaaaaaay!

[@Smurdle450]

I was waiting to see this!

[@leelastname6329]

Would you buy this washer again? Does it work well? I’m also looking for a washer that has a deep fill cycle?

[@joshbader4891]

14:57 that’s how it should be washing

[@davidwilley6199]

There’s a correct amount of water to use and it’s not always the most you can fill it.I agree.

[@olgamontenegro742]

I just got one yesterday and Iam taking back today takes for ever and that noise

[@annalangham3950]

Were you able to take yours back I purchase mine April 22nd and they're giving me a run around I hate this washer it is so damned noisy and at the end I get the spirit of water and my clothes are wet in the back I bought mine from Home Depot

[@chineeboy18]

Another great video. This whole was system for this washer is confusing. The Impeller was designed to achieve maximum cleaning in low water level settings. Hence the name: high efficiency. But they stuck this top auger to it. I'mying to figure out the purpose of the upper agitator if it's turning in both directions. It's designed with the spiral-fins to move clothes in on direction (toward the lower tub). If it's turning in both directions, exactly what is it supposed to be doing?

[@kirkrivas8172]

I wish a Maytag engineer would step in and explain the design. I'm like you, my observations are the same.

[@LlyleHunter]

The reason as I understand it is that having a center post above the impeller keeps the load balanced. It's the reason that Fisher & Paykell make both types.

[@kirkrivas8172]

That makes sense Bruce. It forces you to load it evenly too.

[@LlyleHunter]

Beyond loading evenly, The clothing can't cross over the top and wind up in a bunch on one side.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Exactly. Very poor design. If the auger is turning in both directions it is going to cause the clothes not to move down to the bottom or side. If you don't believe me , there is another video of this washer on here that is in deep fill mode with a full tub of clothes. And the agitation is shockingly bad They only stuck that center post in there to make people feel warm and fuzzy and trick people

[@VakarianGirl]

We have this exact same model of washing machine. When we repicate your demonstration EXACTYL and set all dials identically, it only fills halfway. We can NOT get it to fill fully on Deep Water Wash EXCEPT by selecting the bulky/sheets cycle, which does not clean as well. Advice?

[@joeb2588]

I believe deep water wash is only linked to certain settings. I did read that somewhere. I know normal wash doesn't allow deep water

[@marysmith4811]

That is barely moving!!! I want the old washers back. If my MAYTAG (only ten years old) wasn't so rusted out, I would keep it.

[@trabbin8]

^^^==== *WHAT SHE SAID. What I'd give to be able to buy any machine that even approaches the agitation/turnover of a ~15yo Kenmore Series90 washer on 'heavy duty' cycle. THOSE were the days of real washing machines. These days they are all like the Prius running on 3 AAA batteries. Meh* Here's THE washer of all washers ... behold the Series90 offerup.com/item/detail/711604646/

[@rickjames6948]

@@trabbin8 You adjust the wash setting for how dirty the clothes are. Are you digging ditches or working on greasy car parts daily? I don't think so. No need for such a forceful agitation cycle. Think about it. Maytag knows how to build washers.

[@mamaduck308]

Yes! I need a new washer, and I’m I cloth diaper mom. Who can wash poo diapers with barely any agitation or water?! I may not be doing any greasy car repairs or ditch digging, but I assure you, in my line of never ending work, I want my items scrubbed CLEAN.

[@carolynt.4455]

@@leroy420b Narrator: "Rick James is employed by Maytag's Social Media Dept." LOL

[@sonnywolf383]

you can open the lid while washing? or you jam something in the lock latch ?

[@rickjames6948]

This has a lid lock and WILL stop if you open the lid. It's a safety thing.

[@howardlisech1811]

I used half a clothspin to stick down there and trick the lid switch.

[@tad01091]

What setting gets it to fill all the way and not use the auto sense?? Mine was set exactly as he showed here but it still used auto sense and put hardly any water in.

[@sharris3624]

Please did you find out, because I want one l I'm e this if it really fills like his does.

[@davidwilley6199]

Bulk and deep fill I think does this.

[@maerenee8356]

You cant use normal wash or it will automatically sense fill regardless

[@FazejasiahShorts]

I usually put the speed to 1.25 or 1.5 for the spin cycle to make it sound like GENERAL ELECTRIC

[@tracykoenig7842]

My daughter's won't even unlock to add additional items. Would love to know how it ran with the lid open. Please tell us how to unlock the lid when it is paused.

[@GravityMvL]

So will you recomend this washer? Is it a good or a decent washer for the price? Does it make a decent job at removing stains etc?

[@Heaterskwirl]

Nope. Do anything you can to find a traditional top loader/agitator washer made in the 90s' or early 2000's.

[@perlaandrade346]

I just got this washer and it shakes a little during the spin. It's nothing violent and it isn't dancing or actually moving from where it's sitting, it just shakes enough where it's noticeable and makes me a little worried. Is this normal?

[@kirkrivas8172]

These new designs use more of a technical approach to handle an off center load than the old machines. Most of the older machines would use brute force to keep a load from bouncing around. On brand was using concrete blocks to counter balance the tub so it would not shake as much. I would say it is probably normal for a little bit of shaking.

[@wendy2297]

If I am doing a deep water wash (same exact model) and I push the start button just once it lights up the "sensing" button but never moves along after that. It just sits there. I have to push that start button twice to get the water to start filling up. Also how do you bypass the lid lock mechanism? I often need to throw one more thing in after it starts and if I open the lid the whole things stops. I have to start the cycle all over again.

[@sheilahenderson3182]

I have this washer. I use deep wash often. Hand wash also fills deeply. I use auto sensing with bulky. I easily wash a king bedspread. Most often, I use bulky items setting with deep water and 1rinse With fabric softener even when I do not use softener. It Rinses with lots of water. Finally, our clothes are clean. I had an LG front load.

[@sharris3624]

Does this washer fills all way to the top as it appears on this video?

[@robertpolkamp]

@@sharris3624 Yes with deep water wash selected, in all cycles except NORMAL which is completely counter intuitive.

[@billydupre]

I am in the market for a new washer. BUT IT WILL NOT BE ONE OF THEM THINGS GE ALL THE WAY BABY!!

[@rluke8571]

Question: How are you able to leave the hood open on your Maytag washer and watch it perform like that? I have the same exact washer and I would like to keep the hood open for a few seconds to see if it is working properly. can you tell me how to keep my hood open on my Maytag washer? Thank you.

[@kirkrivas8172]

My apologies, being a Maytag factory dealer, it's against store policy on to demonstrate the procedure.

[@pb5626]

Understandable that a Maytag factory dealer cannot demonstrate. Just put the back end of a plastic fork into the slot and press the left notch in to see it wash. When it is in lid locked mode, it is a bit different, I think then you need to use a slightly def technique if at all possible.

[@pb5626]

That's what I do for mine to see it wash. Still trying to figure out whether to return it. Any cloths like pants that have potential for air bubbles just stay at the top above the water and never rotate down into the actual wash water with the back and forth agitating that this machine performs. I end up using long tongs to hand wash some of the cloths that stay on top.

[@tombryan5653]

If I can find a old school I'll get this One out take to a scrap yard

[@incognito3743]

Do I have a lemon? I purchased the same machine last week, finally made the time to test it out (a week later). The water level is SO low. I tried using the power wash and the water is at the same level. I don’t know what it could be. Before the washer was installed, I had my hot and cold water faucets replaced. Full flow from each line. Why can’t they make machines like they use to.

[@pendinghome9857]

Can you do a video how the soaking function work. Thanks!

[@rickjames6948]

Your clothes just sit in water. Easy right?

[@josejsepulveda7679]

Have a problem it agitates very slow spins and drains fine but agitates very very slow HELP!!!

[@landonthebugkidfansmore1203]

When it’s in this part of the spin cycle at TopSpeed it’s spinning around 80 mph 75 to 80 miles an hour

[@lisahagerman1587]

Could someone tell me, how do you keep the lid open while the washer is filling? I like to run the water over my liquid detergent to dilute it

[@joeolvera1]

Good question

[@OckGypsy]

Take off the lid latch thing on the lid and stick it in the hole.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

Lisa Hagerman Buy Tide Pods or High Efficiency powdered detergent.

[@DP69ner73]

@@joeolvera1 use a popsicle stick or buy another latch from Amazon and then tape the top part add a magnet and when done put it where you knobs are.

[@lrbaker202]

I just bought this unit and noticed that "deep wash" does not work. Barely any water in the drum. Does the high water level shown here apply only to rinse cycles? I think my machine may be a dud. Hardly any water in drum on deep wash. I wish I could leave the lid open to watch, but it won't run with the lid open.