Review: Maytag MVWB835D: I Finally Tested A Washer Worse Than The 2018 Speed Queen

[@jjones391]

OMG, you are so CORRECT!!! I have the same washer. Everything you are saying is happening to me also. I'm so mad. I paid too much money for this to be happening. I know now to watch KZbin before making such a big investment. Thanks for your video

[@booandsue]

Not sure how I missed this video from years ago. Glad I found this. So informative. The world should see this to see how these kind of machines are actually wasting their money, the water, the detergent, their energy. What good are these so called energy and water saving machines if you end up with clothes that need rewashing because they are never getting any scrub. I've seen some folks machines that after a wash cycle, some parts of the load never even got wet.

[@johnnyv5995]

Just discovered your channel, and spent the last 90minutes watching you wash clothes - FANTASTIC! Such valuable information, thank you so very much for taking the time to inform us, until now I was simply relying on Consumer Report.

[@reneehughes7860]

Wish I'd had done my homework & seen your review before I bought mine. I've always owned Maytag. At 64yo I was excited to finally be able to buy my first matching washer/dryer set. Bought February and called repair in May (bought extended warranty at Lowes). Come June they couldn't get the parts for it. Not only did Lowes buy it back from me they gave me additional money to get my clothes done at a fluff and fold. This machine made my clothes dingy, smelly and dull. It also tore up clothes. I had all the problems you did as well. I even tried adding water to it manually. I was fortunate to have the extended warranty giving me the opportunity to purchase another machine. I watched a lot of reviews and did my homework. I settled on the LG 4.8 cubic top load w/direct drive agitator & turbo wash. Now my LG is a real work horse. One wash and my brights were bright again and no longer dingy. They smelled fantastic. I'll never buy Maytag again and even though the dryer still works I plan to replace it with the matching LG one. Thank you for an excellent review.

[@firealarmtechguy4444]

I have no idea why there is not any lawsuits on this. The Calypso and the Neptune TL got sued out of their designs. They washed much better and cleaned clothes. Sure they were unreliable at first but the number 1 purpose of a washer IS TO CLEAN YOUR CLOTHES.

[@petermaz701]

Secondly you’re not alone about having this obsession with appliances I did my entire life and there’s many of us out there thank God for that. Thirdly this is about one of the worst washers you have ever tested that I’ve seen from your reviews.

[@maryprimas4654]

Can you switch the agitator

[@merilwen08]

First thing...I really enjoy your videos! Thank you so much for the wonderful effort! It’s much appreciated! I laughed so hard when you showed the alternative machine, mainly because I have a glass washboard that is 30 yrs old and has beat out most machines hands down. Not sure if many of these models come to Canada...but the info you provide is priceless, and I love the humour! Kudos! 😂 👍🏻

[@zachary8224]

i have a front loading maytag from the 90s and it still cleans beautifully!

[@daddy46x86]

Correct. From the 90’s. I’ve been in the industry since 81’. All new appliances are complete garbage including Maytag.

[@tedh1979]

I watched other videos like this before buying this exact machine. My pros/cons. It always gets my clothes VERY clean. Never have I had soap left on them or lint. Some people warned about this and the answer was that people are using too much soap. I think I use too much soap as well and I still don't have problems with soap stains or dirty clothes. I've been using this machine for two years now. MY complaint is that is has some reliability issues due to a flawed design. When washing heavy blankets with dense material, the washer drains the water from the BOTTOM. The dense soaked blanket prohibits the water from leaving the machine. Then the high speed spin throws the machine all over the place with the drum banging against the side. It does not get most of the water out of the blankets. So, when running dense fabric blankets and comforters, we do not put in multiple big blankets at the same time. This has solved that problem. I would've preferred a front load washer but we originally bought a LG front load washer and it filled up with water and became pressurized until the door exploded open. We were gone at the time and we came home to a flooded house because the washer (1 day old) spilled it's water out and also the water line was still on in the house and it continued to let water in through the washer and into the house. We had over $65,000 in damage and had to move out while the house was gutting and rebuilt. We lost a TON of personal property. LG said they would pay for the damage but LG kept escalating the case to different insurance companies. LG changed insurance companies SIX TIMES. Then they sent the case to South Korea and sent me a letter basically saying they weren't going to pay for a PENNY and if I didn't like it, I could sue them in South Korea. An international lawyer is over $525/hr so I ended up turning everything into my homeowners's insurance and had to pay a $1000 deductible. LG didn't pay a penny. So, even with all the negative things I've read about Maytag, it was MUCH better than LG. I don't think ANY washer is as good as they used to be. I've read NIGHTMARES on LG, Samsung, Electrolux, and GE. I was told to buy a Speed Queen but they offer a tiny washer for an expensive price so would expect them to be MUCH better but I've even read complaints on them as well. I got the above washer for $599 instead of $999. I also got the gigantic dryer as well for only $599 too. Then Maytag had a $50 rebate on each unit so that brought them down to $549 each. Then Menards had 11% rebates that week. So, I got each of these units for $483. For that price they are definitely worth it but they aren't worth $999 each. The washer is loud when it does things, but loud to me means well built with bigger and more heavy duty parts on them. While they are not perfect, my washer gets the clothes VERY clean. My daughter up until recently was wetting the bed for years due to a kidney issue. The smell of comforters, blankets, and sheets that smell like urine is just horrible. My former washer (Fisher and Paykel) took two to three times to get that smell out of them. My Maytag gets rid of a urine soaked blanket or comforter or set of sheets on the first try with no problem at all. Looking at the design, especially with a washer that has no agitator, it looks like a stupid design. However IF you load the washer correctly, it does a great job of washing your clothes. This reviewer doesn't know how to load a washer without an agitator and it's obvious by watching this video. I'm even guilty of overloading my washer and my stuff still always gets cleaned just fine! But you have to load the clothes in a certain way which this reviewer did not do!

[@rmary10gma94]

i agree, gets my clothes very clean.

[@daddy46x86]

So all washers drain from the bottom. Always have. How to drain from the top? Also, one should never leave their home with an appliance on other than a refrigerator. Common sense. Lastly, my eyes don’t deceive me on this video. The wash action is a joke. Too bad no follow up on the repairs on this PoS. Just over a year old and had to replace the $350 control panel plus the $130 charge from service company. Junk. The end.

[@Susan.Lewis.]

I have a Maytag Model A512S washer and a DG312 dryer I bought in 1989 or 1990. I believe some Maytags are still manufactured in the U.S.

[@bshomb]

Have been happy with our WT1901CW... wish I knew the graphite model washed better! 🤣

[@reneehughes7860]

I had the graphite one. Read my review above.

[@GiancarloBruno1]

I usually take what Consumer Reports says with a grain of salt, I really think they get paid off by certain manufactures at times to give good reviews or bad reviews of the competition, that is why I cancelled my subscription to Consumer Reports years ago. What comes to mind when I think of Consumer Reports is the car I purchased brand new years ago, a 1994 Mercury Cougar, a car that was panned by Consumer Reports, that car gave me 23 years of reliable, trouble free service, I loved that car and the car was still running well when I traded in for my wifes new Jeep 2 years ago. As far as washing machines go, we would not trade our top load Speed Queen for anything else on the market today.

[@blackpine6693]

We bought a new Maytag, daughter bought a Samsung........both worthless washers......have to trick the machine into filling up, always use a second rinse....pre soak wash any thing that got dirty...........other wise it just wets your clothes....redistributes dirt.....or just leaves it there..... I think going down to the river and beating the clothes on rocks would do a better job.....

[@mnsirens]

We owned a 2011 Whirlpool Cabrio that’s similar to this, and we were beyond disappointed with it. I ended up purchasing a ‘98 direct drive for around $150 in La Crosse shortly after, sanding off the rust and replacing the parts that were broken, and replacing the Cabrio with that. It’s a lot better than that disgrace of a washer.

[@Kuromii3]

How’s it holding up?

[@daddy46x86]

Whirlpool direct drive washers one of the best ever!

[@dknowles60]

the driect drive is a good 2nd choice, it you can get a maytag built befor 2000 it is very great but must be a newton built

[@aaronmitchell7618]

I see an opportunity for aftermarket modifications... perhaps redesigning the agitator and programming the machine to use more water per load will have better results. Cars can be modded why not washing machines?

[@mountainkimmie]

Hah! I've had this same thought. High performance mods that allow you to control the behavior of the washer to your own custom specs, just like the aftermarket chips and packages you can get to tweak/boost your muscle car (or diesel truck!) performance. Like a Bully Dog for washers. I really wish someone would start doing this as a cottage industry. For this particular machine, however, I think the only appropriate solution is to fire it into the sun or use it for target practice. There's no saving this turd. Melt it down and start over.

[@Washerlad2014]

Whoever thought it was a good idea to introduce these agipeller washers clearly needs their heads tested because they NEVER wash clothes properly. And you know this is a bad washer when its actually WORSE than the 2018 speed queen! and at 4:17 i couldnt have said it better myself!

[@johnhazel591]

LG gets it right.

[@firealarmtechguy4444]

the only "wash plate" washer that is even good is the Calypso.

[@Captleemo]

I must say you probably have the most informative videos on KZbin for appliances. I came across some of your videos on the Maytag MVWP575GW and was so impressed with your review that I decided that if I get a new one that is the one I want. I see Lowe's sells what looks like the same thing but with the model designation MVWP576KW. I wonder what the difference is?

[@wendyhorstman8892]

I agree with all the cons in this review 100%! Only thing you left out that we've experienced is some clothes even being torn up occasionally. And the severe twisting of items sometimes makes other clothes, that wouldn't normally need to be ironed, a mess! Sick and tired of spending so much time rewashing loads because of lint and them still not coming out any better. 😡

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

So we just bought this, we can still cancel. What washer do you recommend?

[@shanenc1439]

I had the Maytag MVWB765 4.7 cu. ft. version of this machine with the "PowerWash" Agitator, a fancy word for "a washplate with a spiral plastic stick coming outta the center". I absolutely HATED this machine sooo much that I got rid of it, got a used 2005 Whirlpool Direct Drive, replaced the coupler, clutch, and pump and it works like a charm. I plan on keeping this DD machine running as long as I can get my hands on the parts to do so... Unless I'm forced to, I'll have no part of this "HE" crap that takes over an hour and does NOT get clothes clean!

[@petermaz701]

First of all let me explain to you I’ve been part of consumer reports for years contributing to the consumers union and whatever and I got the magazines from when I was a little kid when the dinosaurs walked consumer reports is not the agency it once was I’ve noticed many many errors like that but I just can’t be bothered reporting them all but you have a platform so I’m glad you said it.

[@jjones391]

Considering I'm a Liberian, I grew up using the wash board you recommended in this video 😅😅 you are also so right 😊

[@mgrella63]

What washer would you recommend to buy?

[@miguelgarcia-ck9br]

Nice video. Any recommendations for a front loader washing machine

[@Blurain727]

For people who want to read the comments here, basically 90% of them are just people who wish this machine was in hell and never came into this world ever. So there's no point in checking out the comments.

[@mountainkimmie]

We come here for solidarity and fellow feeling.

[@daniell6610]

Kirk Rivas is testing out the 865 right now, and I can't help but be reminded of the horrible performance this one gave you on every load (especially the work pants load). So far, on both loads he's tested, his is doing just about as pathetic as yours did (even with his deeper fill, it still really doesn't turn over anything with the way the agitator just moves back and forth). It's really because of people like you and Kirk that I know what to avoid should I ever have to buy a washer. Seriously, thanks a lot!

[@mistertornado2303]

Just got rid of this exact washing machine! The worst machine on the planet - the impeller fins are too short and there aren’t enough of them to catch the clothes. This machine is highly effective washing 3 or 4 pieces of clothes - so if you love taking 15 hours to do your laundry then by all means! The water usage was abysmal. Clothes dry-out mid-cycle. Anyone who says they love this machine is lying. At least the LG DirectDrive spins mid-wash getting all clothes wet and soapy. Just replaced it with a GE UltraFresh Vent System front loader and couldn’t be happier.

[@irwing654]

I was lucky enough to buy a brand new 2016 Speed Queen washer with digital console. I bought it for 25% off list price and I absolutely love it. I wish it would spin faster but that's a very minor complaint.

[@chrissyjunker7207]

I have a whirlpool cabrio that functions like this unit and I HATE IT! it doesn’t get my clothes clean at all!!! I’m going to get the Maytag washer you recommended next year.

[@KorbyVanValkenburg]

Is the version Maytag MVWB765FC with the agitator in the tub any better or recommended by Lorain Furniture?

[@Shelzbells]

The washers today are worthless, Mine is a MVWB765, and it does not clean clothes very well. I am looking for a new one

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

My next washer will be a used Speed Queen top loader made until 2017 with mechanical controls and tall agitator.

[@5610winston]

The TC5000WN is a return to the old school machines. Get one while they're available.

[@mariobetancourt4085]

This is why I like front loaders better because they're good at cleaning, as a Samsung washer and dryer owner I like the front loaders better

[@danlucian6047]

Shouldn't it have rotated periodically to facilitate "Roll Over"? something defective in the machine?

[@gabharri910]

I just brought this machine and I hate myself for buying it. I'll do one load and see if it works (full) if not imma return this sucker.

[@mikecurtis1111]

So, what was the final verdict?

[@israelcalderon7357]

Did you get to return it????

[@ericgreen4610]

I saw several videos of that washer when Kirk Rivas was testing it out. I'm not sure what he thought about that washer but when I was watching the video of it in action I was feeling like "What in the Sam Hill was Maytag thinking?? I grew up loving Maytag washers and even watched their commercials back then in the 90s. But for them to even set foot into creating a washer like that is just beyond crazy." I LOVE the Maytag Commercial washer. I even saw one in person at a PC Richard's store here in the Bronx and I was like "Oh my God!! This is the washer I watched on KZbin!!" Now imagine my parents buying that washer, they would have a fit!! Especially my father. Maytag should be ashamed of themselves of creating a mediocre washer like that and for consumers to give that kind of washer brownie points over Speed Queen has got me floored. Wow.

[@mikemiller5839]

Eugene i totally agree, that's what i've been trying to tell eveybody is the new speed queen is not as bad as the new whirlpool and maytags, i just bought a tr5 and it has been doing pretty good, does it get out stains as good as my lg front load? No, but the lg is more than twice as long as far as cycle times. Speed queen is still a decent machine. Ive posted pics of my stain test on aw.org

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Eugene....You hit the nail on the head. Junk is what they make today! I would buy a vintage machine from you. I have 18yr old stackable Frigidaire washer dryer fill's to the top small med large great rollover agitation...I'm old school don't care for all the different settings. Just a washer that has water in to clean my clothes! You have great vidio's Thank You!!!!

[@ThaiGoalie]

Thank you so much for your review and your channel. I'm about to cancel my order for a Maytag MVWB855DC from 2016 that was on clearance (along with an overpriced Samsung dryer that sort of matched and was the same price) I have been doing homework on washers and dryers for almost 2 days now and it's getting ridiculous - to the point where I an suspicious about what is going on in the industry. I JUST came across this video (and I saw your commercial speed queen and maytag videos first!) Before I finally came across this video which is reviewing the initial washer I was trying to look info up for. And that only happened because a friend warned me about Samsung dryers! I'll admit - I had one number wrong in the model number when searching it (885 instead of 855), but even looking through my appliance store's review of the exact model - somehow they were overwhelmingly positive? Look up my machine model on Orville's appliances, and there are about 1,000 reviews that genuinely don't even seem fake (pretty well worded, albeit some not very descriptive) and there is a 4.2 average score out of 5 stars for this thing. I did see that some reviews were for a "paid promotion" however. And all of the reviews apparently were from whirlpools website. It's all very strange, from this federal standards, to how over-engineered everything is - to how old school style washers like the commercial speedqueen are $1000, looking incredibly bland with old tech and small load capacity. I mean I can understand making your products shitty or not durable because there's a lot less money to be made if your products last like 30 years - but the cover up and lies there seem to be for these top loading HE machines seem almost illegal. Such as fraudulent reviews and cover ups on true reviews. And what you said about consumer reports. There could be a real legal case here. I'm also pissed off that the salesman at the shop was so content in selling me this thing, when he seemed to know a lot about washers. But he even said that these impeller machines do almost the exact same thing as agitators and the agitators are moreso for show these days. Maybe he's inferring to these sort of maytags that have the tiny agitator option, but I'm not sure. I feel like I really got played. But either way thanks so much for your videos. I'm only 25 and just bought a new house to care for my dad who now has incontinence issues. I need something seriously heavy duty that can wash soiled garmets, and I was leaning toward the maytag commercial due to its reasonable price point. But also I'm wary of this company's tactics now so I don't know. If anyone has any suggestions for my situation please let me know. Even an amana with the agitator function seems alright but those are out of stock for months here.

[@mountainkimmie]

Get a Maytag commercial or the Speed Queen commercial TC5 (avoid the TR5). Even better if you can find a 2017 or earlier Speed Queen, but they are sought after and hard (though not impossible) to find. The Amana is a decent, cheap option. Or find a good, reconditioned direct drive machine, look at Eugene's reviews to get an idea of his faves. Challenge here is finding a place/person that you trust to sell you one in good condition or do quality work to tune it up for many more years service. You can find used Speed Queen laundromat models also. They are ugly, have the coin box, and will have done hard duty and so may need repair/reconditioning. But that's one option if you stumble across one for a decent price. They are workhorses and if tuned up will continue to trundle along for years. The con for me with the Maytag commercial is that it doesn't allow untempered hot water fill like the SQ does. Some people don't care about that, and a workaround would be to position the machine next to a set tub and hook a short hose up to the faucet to hand fill the tub with whatever damn temp water you want. A bit of a hassle but it would solve that issue if you otherwise like the Maytag. There are good front load options too, check out what this channel recommends.

[@KVernier]

Had one for 3 days returned it to Lowes wouldn’t even melt a tide pod worthless washer. Maytag should be ashamed to even make this. At least Speed Queen fills with water

[@lw7238]

I agree, crap. Uses little water and it shows it, smelly clothes. Breaks all the time. Takes forever to wash clothes.

[@maryrobert80]

I'm sorry Guys, But I have my 2018 Speed Queen TR5 set for 4 months now, and I simply love it!!! everything comes out very clean and fresh smelling as you would expect from any decent washer... people are just not use to the way the new S.Q. washes clothes that's all!!! I do some really big loads of laundry and if you use the right water temperatures, detergents, & Cycles and pre treat stains before you wash them then you shouldn't have any problems either... I don't care what kind of washer it is if you stuff it to the gills then don't expect mericals!!!

[@mikemiller5839]

I love my tr5, i will take it any day over this WP made JUNK.

[@BetterHalfStudio]

We’ve had the TR7 for 2 months and it’s easily the best washer I’ve ever used. Fast, quiet, doesn’t go out of balance and everything comes out clean. I totally don’t understand all of the SQ haters.

[@jnerev8332]

Thank you for offering your videos I have watch your videos for almost a year now and they are extremely informative and fun to watch. I have been sacrificing and washing at my in building laundry mat for almost a year now because I refuse to buy something that is not of quality in a waste of money. Unfortunately I am unable to visit your store I live in New York City, But I definitely would have trusted to purchase something from Lorain appliance center. I am reaching out today to ask if you could offer any advice and or help on which Washer to purchase. I am undecided whether If I should buy a used washer or a brand new older model washer (Maytag GW model) I am not intrested in all the Bells and whistles that these new models come with. I am more intrested in a durable model that does the job for me and my family of 3. And that offers sufficient water . As I do not pay for water here in my nyc apt bldg..I would love to be able to wash my king size comforter But I would not want to sacrifice with a bigger machine that's a newer model for less durability and longevity with a older model. I am pretty much sold on your Maytag GW model. But before I purchase I wanted to reach out to you before I finally make this purchases. Since I live in an apartment in New York City space is a factor. In addition I eventually but very soon after, I need to treat myself and purchase a dryer as well for the 1st time. if you have any advice for me please help thank you so much for your informative videos. Your sincere honesty and integrity that shows in your great work.

[@jimtomassetti4817]

Eugene... After watching this vidio I am totally convinced that the garbage they build today is a rip off to the consumer! Thank god we have you to prove the point of this!! In my book is a Reconditioned vintage washer and dryer from you. To know your are honest Eugene and Quality work! Thank's Eugene!!

[@Mattjki]

I have this washing machine. It's terrible.

[@Lexusgx550]

Matt Kind what it does bad ?

[@khalilt6508]

Shade Ss Everything. washes, bad rinses, bad drains bad

[@brunoprimas1483]

@@khalilt6508 Unbalances the load and goes into a never-ending fill, drain, spin, fill, drain, spin, etc., cycle.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

If you get the one with the recirculation pump, it's actually alot better

[@nini44418]

What do you think of the LG top loader wt7100cw model?

[@Mr_Chris77]

First off, Consumer Reports is a flat out joke of an organization. I canceled my online subscription a few months ago. Half they stuff you're looking for, they don't even test, so what's the point? Secondly, there isn't an impeller machine I've seen to date that washes worth a damn. You absolutely cannot wash without plenty of water and turnover of the objects. Lastly, I own the Maytag MVWP575GW that is mentioned. It's a real Maytag. No fancy electronic control panel, a full tub of water, a real agitator and everything I've run through it has come clean completely. And I got it for the same price, $699. And it's a Maytag commercial line washer. It weighs 170 lbs because it's made like a tank. Box stores don't sell them, so you'll have to look hard for one. It'll be worth it. Remember the model number... Maytag MVWP575GW

[@ScantPear]

Also note with these and the smaller capacity versions of this, and lets say we have the washer spin speed selected to high, 850 rpms "altough when it should have stayed at 1000 like the older versions with the taller wahsplate" but back to this model we have the spin speed selected to high-850 rpm and we pause the washer at any part of the cycle, the final spin will no longer do high-850 rpms so if you want it to spin at max speed, do not pause the washer otherwise you will need to restart it and waste water... and also like i said before thos model is to high ebd if a model to be spinnibg at 850 rpms. That is just a lousy 50 rpms faster than the 2010-2014 mid grade washplate vmw's... this needs to spin at 1000 rpm and not change the spin speed when paused... also, i do not k ow what the problem is with these companies nowadays, they mane the washplate turn ridiculously slow which does not clean well... i sold this exact model after i fixed it up and the customer brought it back to me and exchanged it with a direct drive 90 series kenmore, because this model was not cleaning her clothes... when i ran it after i got it back, it did not fill up as much as the vmw versions of these does... i also tested a lg wave force and it acted like an agitator making shorter turns and the washplate was not able to do anything with thise short of agitation turnes... now, lg makes the tub index which takes power away from the agitating system... washers made today suck! And i do not expect then to change either... i just expect then to get worse as time goes on...

[@ckrodger]

Thank gawd ... our MVWB needed another repair, and it gave us a chance to get rid of it for good! While I can't say we specifically had issues with this washer not getting our clothes clean, I can say it was a total dud! When you illustrated the scrub board, I have to laugh because I told my wife that it would be better than this piece of crap. We did buy this because of its rather large 5.2 cu ft capacity. At the time we had two handicapped boys (young men actually), and we ended up washing a lot of sheets, b adding, and duvets. We thought this would be great for us. Well, all the laundry fits in there, but the machine took forever to finish a load (if it even finished it). It would typically give us an estimated time of 1 hour 28 minutes to complete a cycle. Most times, this would amount to over two hours, then it would signal that "it could not complete the cycle", and we would have to take all the wet clothes out, redistribute them, and then run the machine through another 17 minute rinse and spin cycle. So a load of laundry (if you were doing sheets) typically took about 2 1/2 hours. It would even do this to small loads. When you typically do 3 to 4 loads of laundry every day, this is totally unacceptable. We would throw our first load in at about 9:00 a.m, and we would still be doing laundry at 4:00 p.m. Everyday! About three years ago the motor started leaking, and we had that repaired - probably normal after about eight years of doing 4 loads of laundry every day. During COVID, we got a failure code that required a circuit board replacement. That took over a month to source, and we got the wrong one sent in. And another two week wait. We were hoping they would give up and get us another new machine (we had a 10 year warranty). But no - Maytag policy was to repair it. Just last week, we got another code: LF, which would not allow water to enter the machine. I know we could have repaired it, but we (and especially my wife) had had enough. Our new machine arrives Tuesday. This will be our first front load machine - I hope we made the right move! Great video by the way (even if it is 4 years old). It was spot on. I don't know if they still sell this POS, but if they do ... DO NOT BUY IT!!!!

[@hayabusa685]

Thank you very much! I was about to buy this washer in Home Depot because of the size and the top load.

[@seana806]

These machines are all style and no substance. They look nice, but they don't do what they are supposed to do. Appliance manufacturers need to start improving the quality of their products, because if they don't, there will more than likely be a class action lawsuit against these machines.

[@shortrightleg77]

Had one of these for about a month. Worse thing I’ve ever used, not enough water & very rough on the clothes. Thankfully Lowe’s returned it no problem. They dryer on the other hand is awesome, I kept that. Found a newer top load Whirlpool that actually uses water.

[@GrowLLLTigeRRR]

With what did you replace your washer?

[@shortrightleg77]

GrowLLLTigeRRR it’s a Whirlpool from 2012 I bought at an estate sale, very little use. It’s a newer style belt drive, but it still has the load size selection & a deep fill rinse. So far, so good.

[@wrektum]

We have had a Kenmore top loading washer since the early 90s. When it finally dies what should I buy. The one in this video was being sold to us as big enough and powerful enough to wash a king size comforter. Glad I didnt buy it

[@wrektum]

@@LorainFurnitureandAppliance Thanks for the fast reply. I misspoke it's a Sears Large Capacity and I just washed 2 king sized quilts. It may be a case of they don't make em like they used to.

[@pamelamines3013]

I also had a Kenmore top loading since '83. Lasted until 2014. Bought another Kenmore Elite Oasis, which lasted until this year, but I found that it had been leaking for awhile and bearings went bad. I bought this Maytag today before reading reviews. :-( Going to try and get a refund before delivery on Monday. But what to buy?????

[@biged13268]

we hate this machine. everything you said was true. and home depot is a joke about getting service. We see machines with the agitator do they use more water. Can you still purchase an old style machine.

[@toejam9372]

Sorry to bother you, but, am interested in what you did to override the door lock?

[@Fosters723]

Omg 😭 I am so overwhelmed. Ours died and I’ve been researching for two days. Everything i research says it’s crap. I’m so confused. What’s the best around 700 too load ?😭

[@timsouttahere]

Any lg front loader is better than this

[@DJPenguino51]

Get the Maytag Commercial quality top load or like Beautiful Sinner said, get a front loader. Modern HE top loaders with those 3 compartment dinner plates masquerading as "wash plates" are rubbish!

[@ardiemclelland2039]

Erin Foster check out the review on my HE General Electric set. I love them.

[@daddy46x86]

Been in the business for decades. My advice- find a used whirlpool direct drive top loader. Quit producing them in 2010/11 because of the bs federal energy guidelines. This model typically last 20-30 years, work like tanks and very reliable. Plus, no annoying $300-$400 computer boards.

[@shawnp8878]

My experience repairing Maytag and Speed Queen over the past several years has been the same. I recommend the same models to customers. Unfortunately, the appliance brand names people know and trust are now nothing more than labels, sometimes on the same cheap machines.

[@Kids4evr]

You are so RIGHT. I bought and have one. I ended up buying a used Kemnore 70, 80, 90 series and repairing it and was cheaper than buying this piece of JUNK. Dont forget about the usless warranty. Parts maybe free but they up the labor cost so its not worh fixing unless you do it ypurself. Old way lasts for 15 to 20 years.

[@cindyroque6856]

I have this washer and I don't like it it leaves my clothes dirty. Had it for a little bit over a year 😔 i hate that it washes with little water. I feel that it leaves soap residue on my clothes

[@workingtexasmom8052]

We have this washer and we are sooo disappointed. Multiple service calls under the 10 year warranty and the motor has been replaced 3 times. The tub has even been replaced once! We purchased it in 2014/15. Sadly I had a 13 year old Maytag Neptune from 2001 that I loved, but the people who bought our home asked us to leave it so we though ok no problem we’ll just get another Maytag since they are so reliable. Little did we know... I’ve started rinsing clothes in our utility sink just to make sure the soap is fully removed. And that’s after an extra rinse cycle in this sad excuse for a washer. I’ve started to wonder if the dishwasher would do a better job than this.... We bought it for the XL (commercial) capacity. Sadly you cannot wash that much in it and even with a normal sized load it never actually cleans the clothes. We usually use the deep water cycle or the power wash cycle and bedding for towels and blankets but we’re still shocked that our clothes are not getting clean. I use TIDE HE or Persil exclusively. I’ve tried vinegar rinses. I clean it monthly with that washer cleaner tab. Does not solve the clean clothes issue. We’re not throwing mud soaked clothes into this machine. I’m talking about a normal sized family of 4 with two office working adults and two kids in school type of dirt. Should be easy for any machine of decent quality to adequately clean what we’re throwing in it. If you have recommendations on a large capacity machine (front or top load are equal to me) PLEASE let me know!!!!! -Desperately Drowning in Dirt in Texas.

[@willptech7565]

Working Texas Mom try the lg top load or front load washers

[@willptech7565]

But I recommend just going on Craigslist and finding a used good old fashioned reliable machine!

[@IanGSully]

I think the real problem is that the washer is not putting enough water in the tub. But then again, I also think that the agitator is too small as well.

[@Mark-zu6oz]

I wonder how Consumer Reports would rate the washboard. BTW Columbus Washboards is still in business.

[@washbuddies3621]

This is the exact reason I just keep buying second hand washers I change my washer every five years with the old type speed queen

[@josh6715]

I change mine every 3 years

[@graboid116]

Maytag needs to do what speed queen did and bring back the dependable care. GE needs to bring back the filter-flo and whirlpool needs to bring back the direct drive at least those machines wash clothes

[@MisterJohnMorales]

washers today are made for people who work in an office and wear a shirt 1x that they might sweat in a little, but beyond that don't get dirty like clothes a person who works outside or simply has pets.

[@micro7vista]

Me and my gf rented an apartment with this washing machine in it and we just assumed it was broken. I kept telling her there is no way a washer should be barely filling up like it was with any load. The only time it would fill up is if you pushed the clean tub function.

[@ssnoc]

What do you do after you trash the machine, how do you sell it? Do they send them to you free?

[@JSmith-Not-Smythe-Dear]

I have the same washing machine & this is a long story of my 1 like & 8 dislikes of this disgrace of a washing machine. Just give me a moment to load up my 1 like & 8 dislikes that I have about this washing machine. PROS: 1. It gives you hot water right away when you call for hot water. CONS: 1. Super long cycles 2. Doesn’t get the clothes that are just sitting on top of the load clean. 3. Not enough water usage. 4. Too expensive! $700 dollars! 5. THERE IS NO TRADITIONAL ROLLOVER OR BLOOMING ACTION IN THE CENTER! 6. Disgrace to brand. 7. Deep Water Wash = LIE! 8. Deep Clean = LIE! Alright, so my 1 & only thing that I like about this washing machine is that you get hot water when you call for it. Now, onto why I 100% hate this washing machine that we have. For starters, it has such long cycles except Normal with Ex. Light and is about 45 minutes. Other than that, the other rapid cycles are Soak, Rinse & Spin, & Spin Only. Secondly, I always have to wash towels, jeans, & my bedding on the dial rotated to Bedding. If I don’t do that, then the washing machine won’t add enough water. So whatever I’m washing does not have any rollover. My clothes don’t get wet with not enough water. This washing machine is too expensive! One time, since our washing machines is 5.3 cubic feet in space, I loaded 5.3 cubic feet of bath towels, & the towels at the top never go under water like during the entire Wash portion of the cycle, nothing happened. This washing machine is such a disgrace to Maytag because I trusted Maytag to do an excellent job of getting my clothes clean. I can’t believe we even bought this. 😢 The Deep Water Wash is flat out, a LIE! Because it only adds like 16 gallons or 4 liters of water. So that was only 1/4 of a tank, even on Deep Water Wash. And the Deep Clean on the Options Bar of our washing machine is also, a LIE! Because it doesn’t do any deep cleaning. So, this is the 1 & only thing that I like & 8 things that I don’t like about our washing machine. I just wanted to share this with you, Lorain Appliance & Furniture. Have a great day.

[@lauramc1622]

Perfect if you only have light colored clothes and don't mind rinsing your clothes 3 times to get the nasty visible soap residue off them... So sad I bought this piece of crap. Nothing changes it.. Cleaning the tub, sometimes I rinse the bad stuff 3 times to get the clumps of residue off.

[@Blurain727]

Glad I dont have this washer. But if I did and had these same results and talked to my parents about everything the washer was doing to the clothes and realized this was a very bad thing. I would take it out to my backyard, plumb it into the water valve for the garden hose, put it on heavy-duty, and make it "wash" a brick. Then after a little while, I'd take the brick out, stop it then put it on drain and spin, wait for it to reach max spin speed, and then YEET THE BRICK INSIDE, then do that a good few more times, and last but not least: bring it to the dumpster!

[@shenanigans-20__20]

Worst machine ever made! I'm guessing the faithful Maytag repair man and his dog have worked themselves to death by now!!! Awful...save your money

[@TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY]

i like the musical control panel of this machine

[@typoqueen8693]

i dont have that model but is prettymuch the same. i dont like it and homedepot didnt want it back so my husband bought another one with the agitator i hope it has the bottom part too ..

[@SeaOtterRob]

We've got the 765. I hate it. I've been wanting to get an Electrolux front loader for almost a year now. The impeller is just there for looks. If I wash more than a few shirts or undies it just fills them with foam. Athletic wear needs to be washed on delicates just to give it a chance to actually wash. It was nice at first, but quickly became a pain to use. I'm considering fixing my old washer just to get things properly washed.

[@charliesheehan4577]

Fix your old washer. Its worth it

[@biged13268]

I have one question. Does an agitator use more water per load.

[@rubenceballos6760]

You want a 5.2 cuft washer? Get an LG front loader

[@jaarryifleshblood315]

I have a he machine but it’s one of those old ones I have, it gives plenty of water. And never had a problem with it, lasted about 5 years

[@KaleidoscopeMagic]

Only 5 years? I was raised using a Kenmore 70 series and took it with me to my 1st apt and it lasted for 35 years!

[@ronalddevine9587]

We have a similar LG top load and it sucks. Same problems with soap and lint deposits. Very poor washing action. Next machine is a Speed Queen TC5.

[@randomhobbiest5562]

How are LG washer has no agitator and it works fine

[@gaylestevenson1877]

I have an LG-WT1501CW washer and I have to wash the clothes twice. The body odor stays in the clothes individually. It must not use enough water, either.

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

try using the water plus feature

[@samurodonto]

I am from Spain, Europe. I have a Miele w3822 wash machine that cleans incredible. In Europe when you buy a washing machine there is a label with energy consumption, washing efficiency and spin efficiency. Two years ago I was for 6 weeks in Chicago and the house where I was living had this Maytag. When did my laundry I noticed that it doesn’t clean it only elimines odors from fabrics. When I came to Spain again I said family that I can not understand how Americans can live with this terrible washing machines because I though all top load cleans bad. Why Americans don’t buy front load that is more efficient and I feel cleaning performance y al least 3 times better. In my Miele I have Never do the washing cicle 2 times because all is perfectly clean in the first.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

There are many top loads that clean well. Like whirlpool agitator models, Lg Samsung… you gotta be careful tio. Also front loaders are popular in USA too, it’s almost a 50/50 ratio

[@MisterNinten]

This looks like an expensive version of the portable washing machine I own for my apartment. The difference is I paid $100 for my machine so I expect my machine to not be that amazing

[@socksumi]

Thanks for the thorough review and straight shooting what is and isn't a P.O.S.

[@EduardoSanchez-vi2qz]

We’ve had this washer for a month now, and it’s absolute garbage. The clothes goes in dirty and comes out dirty. I wish I would’ve seen your videos sooner. Now I’m hoping I can exchange it and get the Maytag commercial, like the one I’ve seen you review in your other videos.

[@Floridarailz]

Or find a used market and just get a Whirlpool Direct Drive

[@peej2420]

How do you tell which Maytag model is well built...given it must have an agitator but again how does the layman tell ? What do I look for when choosing ... Help Please!!

[@5610winston]

Maytag MVWP575GW or Speed Queen AWN632SP116TW01. The Speed Queen is more expensive, but look at the brand name on the workhorses at your local coin laundry. I have seen precisely four laundromats in the past fifty-five years that don't use Speed Queen: Frigidaire Jet-Cone washers in Quitman, MS, Norge in Stonewall, MS, and Maytags in Atlanta and Milledgeville, GA. The Frigidaires did a pretty good job, the Norge was Hmmm, don't recall how well it performed, and the Maytags were not too bad. I had a mid-eighties Maytag that was pretty good, followed by a mediocre Maytag (with the Whirlpool stain), a terrible Whirlpool, an even worse GE, an LG WT1101CW that was hands-down the poorest performing machine I have ever seen, and I'm now happily using the Speed Queen model listed above. The Speed Queen gets my jeans clean (I work in soil engineering, and they get pretty grimy with the Georgia red silts) in under a half-hour.

[@5610winston]

Not an agitator, but a fauxgitator, a fake agitator. Look for the Speed Queen AWN632SP119WT01, product code TC5000WN or the Maytag "COMMERCIAL" model MVWP575GW. The Speed Queen is a bit more expensive MSRP than this machine (I paid $1029 plus tax and delivery about $1140 total including water hoses); the Maytag Commercial is priced around $800. You will not find the Maytag Commercial or the Speed Queen in a big box store, probably will not find one on mark-down sale. You will have to find a locally owned "furniture and appliance" store. The Speed Queen TC5000WN is a fine machine with good wash performance and an impeccable reliability record. The Maytag Commercial appears to wash better and is less expensive, but long-term reliability is a bit of a question mark. Check other reviews on this channel. Eugene does a good job of demonstrating the strengths and weaknesses of the machines he tests.

[@randomhobbiest5562]

still get mad that washes are made with plastic I mean don't you get mad about how heavy that thing is?

[@hyperlexis]

Do you think it was a malfunction?

[@thomassutherland1026]

My wife baught this set and I can tell you that even though it looks good. it doesn't clean very well. we got the one with the agitator. I don't like it one bit. and now that we have separated. i am searching for a set for me and my daughter. I was going to buy the TR model of Speedqueen, but stopped when i seen your video on how bad it cleans.when compared to the 2017 model side by side. I am waiting for the TC5 model or the Maytag Commercial Residential model.

[@fixman88]

The Maytag Bravos models must have plummeted in quality recently because we had one from several years ago and it did a good job and never gave us a lick of trouble.

[@russellfinn2587]

Bravos

[@jerbo1978]

Try setting it on a different setting than delicate...

[@antonioruiz2005]

Corporate greed (whirlpool monopoly)costumers satisfaction is history.

[@dknowles60]

Whirlpool is not a Monopoly there is also Frigidaire, ge others the other are also junk. you can thank your fed gov for that

[@scottscott5827]

1. Most people set this machine on Bulky (Bedding) for every load so there's a lot more water. 2. Record a video using Bedding+Hot+Extra Heavy+Max Extract settings. 3. The agitator can be a deal breaker. Every month a friend of mine has a piece of women's clothing ripped up by the center post agitator. $360-$720/yr x 10 years...you do the math.

[@hogs150]

I bought a Maytag with the agitator and had the same results Garbage. I think ill go back to a front loader.

[@jrcfishon7362]

Total piece of shizzle! Less than 4 years old and I just replaced the trans gearbox! I have to have a hose handy to put more water in it to get any kind of clean! This ain't your mother's Maytag and I would put money on the Maytag repairman not being the loneliest guy in town anymore!

[@FIRESTAR56566]

Maytag wasnt even trying when they manufactured this model.

[@FOG2006]

Reminds me of the Brazillian Electrolux 17kg washer they released here at the same time.

[@AliF-zx8sk]

I have this exact POS washer. Very very expensive bought mine in sale for $699. Very unhappy. I am going back back to my middle agitator. Doing a lot of homework before I purchase another washer again. Also if you wash anything black such as jeans or slacks you will end up with soap scum and lint. I wish I would've watched this video before I bought mine. Lowe's will let you return it u believe w/in 30 days of purchase. Or contact Maytag headquarters and complain to them about their washers.

[@drnewland]

Touch panel control panel issues broke 2 times in 4yeara

[@FMichael1970]

I have this machine - it's not as bad as some say...For best results you should use the 'Bedding' cycle along with the 'Oxi', and 'Deep Clean' options in order to get the most water possible. It does a decent job when not over loaded which can easily happen considering the depth of the tub.

[@brunoprimas1483]

For the price, one shouldn't have to go through all of that trouble for a load of laundry.

[@danielpatterson5245]

What washer do you use in your everyday life

[@Luke_Skaff]

What do you think of the Maytag MVWB765FW?