Maytag MVWP575GW Home/Commercial Washer Review
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Running a load of laundry in my Maytag MVWP575GW (close to identical to MVWP576KW) commercial grade top load washer. I believe this unit compares favorably to the Speed Queen TC5, TR3 (tr3000wn), TR5 (tr5000wn), and TR7 (tr7000wn). This unit is similar to the Maytag Mat20 line of commercial washers along with the Whirlpool (Maytag parent) CAQ2795FQ. If I had bought this washer in 2017, I'm sure that I would have ended up with one of the following Speed Queen washers, the AWNE9RSN115TW01, AWN63RSN115TW01, or AWN43RSN115TW01. However, the 2018 Speed Queen models clearly are not the same as the older 2017 ones as multiple tests have shown that they just do not get clothes clean like the older ones or this unit. This washing machine has an agitator and many other old school washer features.
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This washer gets our clothes much cleaner than any other washer we've had. My wife is amazed and that's not easy to do.
Funny what’s considered
“commercial-Grade” today, was standard manufacturing in the past.
Thomas Keets how much did a washer/dryer set cost when commercial-grade “was standard”?
Chris W what he means is this was what was sold as standard only 10 years ago
@@Kuromii3 I know exactly what he means. Inflation adjusted, those machines are as much or more than this one. And you're incorrect.
Jeissy fenandez, YES! You get it! That’s exactly what I was saying.
Thomas Keets YESS! It’s also good to be woke on what we’re getting from these companies and how consumers get ripped off on 1000 dollar He washers that won’t last no where near as long as a washer from 2009 or 2010
The Maytag technician arrive on time and was very good at his job. My top loader washer Model: MVWP575GW1 leaves my loads wet compared to my old Samsung. You can feel the additional dampness in the clothes as you remove them, So, I asked if he could increase the spin time to further get more water out of my load. He said that wasn’t an option because engineers programmed that into the control board which he had no power to change.
In order to spin more water out of my clothes I have been selecting a drain and spin cycle after my load finishes to get the extra spin cycle. Before the machine gives another drain and spin cycle it dumps water on the load for about 3 seconds which is counterproductive to getting extra water out of the load.
I asked if he could stop the machine from dumping the water back on a just-washed load. He said the three seconds of water was a safety feature the machine had to dump water on a child if they were in the tub which would make them get out. It is a top loader and no child can get in.
I have been putting a small container in the tub and catching the water before it gets in the clothes. During the extra spin cycle, I pull the drain hose out of the drain in the back of the machine and watch a great deal of water spin out of the load with the extra spin. These wet clothes cost me in dryer time and need to be addressed by Maytag engineers.
@@dregenius I wrote to the German CEO of Maytag with my concerns and got o reply. I replaced all the old copper in this old house with pex and 1/4 turn ball valves. I just turn those off before doing the extra drain and spin and there is no shot of water to scare kids out of the machine. I put a clothesline up in the backyard and use that instead of the dryer. I like the washer except for the lack of getting water out of the clothing.
This is a well made top loader Maytag commercial washer. I originally wanted new speed queen then realized new 2018 model was redesigned unit. After doing many hours of research I still wanted speed queen but the 2017 model. I couldn't find one locally. I took a chance on the Maytag and this machine is outstanding. It really wash my clothes really clean. I can really can tell the difference between my old Maytag Brovo XL HE top loader with no agitator. Love this washer. It comes with 5year parts and warranty. I spent $738.
Johnny A I’m in the same situation. Thanks for the insight
Check the newly available SQ TC5000WN. I just bought one and it's a true old-school independent agitator model, with the fin-type dasher, no screw. It is smooth running, though not particularly quiet. Normal cycle comes in less than a half-hour (extra rinse adds 10 minutes) and it gets my dirty work clothes clean, excellent lint and sand disposal compared to the LG it replaced. This Maytag appears to be a good machine, and about $230 less expensive compared to the TC5 Speed Queen. If the durability is there (funny, you don't see any 'lonely Maytag repairman' commercials any more), the Maytag may represent a better value. As you point out, this is a new machine, whereas the SQ is basically the coin laundry workhorse polished for the home market.
AGREE, wholeheartedly!!
@@5610winston We bought the Maytag comm washer and its going back because it is the loudest washing machine we have ever owned. Washes the clothes well but I can't stand the noise. My 15 yr old Maytag almost ran silent.
@@boboliver3054 he Speed Queen is not bad, but it's in the opposite corner of the house. It does drone, but no knocking.
Please note - The Speed Queen models TR7, TR5, and TR3 ARE NOT the same as the post-2018 model TC5. The TR models use the new and highly-criticized technology, whereas the newer TC5 has reverted back to the old tried-and-true wash functions.
We got ours in 2018, and it has always quite noisy. I thought it was normal for a "commercial" grade, assuming that the commercial line had less noise insulation. Then it quit agitating this week. I discovered that the bolt holding the lower agitator had back out far enough that it was no longer engaged with the spline. Once I cleaned out accumulated lint and hair from underneath the lower agitator and secured it properly, it now makes less noise. One suggestion is to annually remove the upper and lower agitator and clear out lint/hair. It turns out it's not hard to do, but it is different from any other Maytag video I've seen.
1) The fabric softener cup just pulls out. 2) The next part down (called a cam-agit) is trickier. Hold the upper agitator firmly, rotate the cam-agit clockwise until it clicks, then it will pull out. 3) Using a 7/16" socket and extension, remove the 7/16" bolt. A good firm counter-clockwise jerk should release the bolt so it will unscrew. Now the upper agitator can be removed. 4) Remove the last 7/16" bolt the same way, and the lower agitator will lift out. Now you can clean the lint.
I suspect that the lint built up and slowly allowed the bolt to back out until the agitator popped off the spline.
Follow up: problem was actually the actuator. Once I replaced it, the washer works like new!
I remember in the 70s my parents had a Kenmore washer and dryer. They had both for over twenty years, with only one repair on the dryer. I’ve been through a GE and Samsung set in the last 8 years and they are always breaking down and don’t wash as well as I like. I’m definitely going old school next time.
Exactly, it’s the same for dishwashers and refrigerators! I purchased a 20 year old condo and the original washer & dryer were still working until about a month a ago. The washer was starting to act up so I was forced to buy . I bought this same exact set after a lot of research and seeing the bad experiences from friends and families with their fancy washer/dryers being over priced garbage. It’s was the smartest purchase I’ve ever made ! Lol
I've had my current Kenmore set for 15 years.
This wasn't and first effort to bring commercial quality to the marketm. 25 years ago this model would have been an entry level model for Maytag.
Yep. And watch out for the "COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY" Maytags in the big box stores and some models priced about the same as this machine. They are not commercial quality; they are just the same crap Whirlpools that you find on the next aisle. If you don't see this precise model number on a Maytag washer, don't walk away: RUN.
When my front loader dies I am going with Maytag. Thanks for the review.
Don't get one without an agitator. They're terrible! Just gave a new one away.Get this one.
@@marciagarrigan5977 Yes, I plan on getting the commercial Maytag. I went back to an old school stove with the coils on top and now I will go back to an old school washer. I still have a regular dryer. I never went with a front load dryer.
The best washer and dryer I have ever purchased!
OK, I'm sold. Thanks for the review!
me to must get one
What a great, informative and thorough review! I just purchased the larger model. 5.2 of this same machine. I was almost discouraged into not buying it after reading some of the negative reviews. I'm so happy with it! After having a few Kenmore's over the years, converting to this new HE model was not as difficult as some have said. Reading the entire manual beforehand really helped with the differences and knowing what to expect. Highly recommend this washer!! Thank you!!
Pamela Mines thank you for the kind comment!
@Der Hof 2007 No there is not.
*Chris thanks much for taking time/effort to make & publish this complete and cogent review. I'm going to buy this washer after commenting b/c your review made the case for this unit (after weeks of watching various machine reviews) - so thanks again*
TommyT thanks very much for the kind words. I hope you enjoy them!
I picked up this same set used about 4 months ago for $500 to donate to the local animal shelter. It had been used by a family of 7 and was in really good shape. Today (2024-01027) the washer is sitting in my garage while I'm waiting for a basket drive hub and a set of vibration snubber straps to arrive. I'm impressed with the unit overall. The original drive hub is a known issue, and the shelter has a serious problem with overloading machine. They wash large loads of blankets and towels, so I'm not surprised the drive hub stripped out. What they really need is something like you'd find in a coin op, hospital, or prison laundry. Not sure why one of the snubber straps broke, but I'll replace all 4 since it's already opened up.
Meanwhile, my Whirlpool washer and dryer built in 1995 and that I bought used for $100 in 2004 continue to operate flawlessly, with the washer only needing a lid interlock switch in all that time.
Very good. I would buy nothing but a commercial grade top load washer. I've had a Speed Queen for years....works great. The main reason these washers have become so popular is because of all the problems and hassles that people are having with these new generation high efficiency machines. Our friends in Australia have commercial Speed Queens as well, and for the same reasons.
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edit: TO CLARIFY: WASHER AND DRYER ARE SAME HEIGHT. Dryer is further out from wall giving some the impression that the dryer is shorter. It is not shorter.
Chris W hi Chris, how loud is the washer overall? Is there a lot of vibration on the spin cycle?
This answered my question about this cycle. Getting mine tomorrow. Thanks!
I wondered how deep the water gets. This is perfect for cleaning it each month 😀
Good review thank you. I am strongly thinking of getting these. I was considering the re-issue Speed Queen with normal agitation but the other reviewers on UA-cam seem to agree this is a better washer per price and performance. Though they all stated the Speed Queen would probably outlast this washer due to its old school build quality. The only feature I wish this had was a variable water level selector. I have that on my old Amana which is great for dialing in the right amount of water verse static choices.
I hope you didn't get the Speed Queen. The transmission went on my Speed Queen after just five years. It would have cost over $700 to fix. A woman who owns an appliance store in town said she stopped selling Speed Queens because the parts were very expensive and the machines were difficult to fix, meaning higher repair costs.
@@elizabeth3143 Haven't yet. The old Amana is still squeaking along. However I am going to put the set up for sale and get a new LG Wash Tower. I love the technology and features of this new LG Tower and my retailer has an outstanding extended warranty plan which will extend the washer for 6 years with 100% parts and labor covered or replacement for a new wash tower. Though I did have great use out of my old Amana top loader today when I used it it tour up some clothes via knotting up during wash and spin. That was the icing on the cake per making a decision to move on.
I absolutely love this Washer.. Excellent agitation with plenty of water like it should be... Great video, thanks...
Lol I just called my local store and they have 1 in stock for $749! These new washers are awful. I have a brand new washer I just hooked up last week and it didn't even wash a full load before stalling. The water sat in it for 20 min before I reset it and it finally went through. I'm ordering this Monday and I hope its delivered by friday.
looking to get this one ( how is it doing ) you had it 1 year should I get one ( thank you )
@@MultiWayland GET IT!!! SERIOUSLY 😊.... You will use less detergent, your clothes come out way cleaner and fresher..and just for kicks watch how clear your water drains out during the last rinse. The dryer cuts the dry time in half and your clothes have less wrinkles when putting on hangers.
@@quaysha1 thanks you. by the way does the water full up ??
@@MultiWayland sorry.. but yes. We did increase our water flow from the pipe because we slowed the flow down when we had our water heater installed and the install guy just never adjusted it. So when we first got our washer it took forever to fill but once we adjusted the flow it was fine. It washes thoroughly too.
I’ve watched full heavy load vids of both the Speed Queen tc5 and tr7 and I don’t know how they’re able to get away with that garbage. The agitator doesn’t even pull the clothes down at all. This Maytag does it perfectly.
*ONE OF THE BEST WASHER ON THE MARKET TODAY*
I just bought this washer and dryer because the high efficiency just don’t get the clothes clean enough. Nice review I’m sure I’m gonna be satisfied with them
How is your cabinet paint holding up, Chris?
These are the best washers and dryers they put water in your clothes and the agitater pulls the clothes from top to bottom thru the whole wash.
I bought the same model in September 2018 to replace my Speed Queen which finally died after 15 years of good service. I would have bought another Speed Queen but the 2018 year had a new design that didn't work well. The next year they went back to the original design.... The only problem I have with the Maytag is extreme water hammer as it alternates hot and cold batches of water until it reaches the selected water level. I had to install 2 heavy duty water hammer arresters to solve the problem.... My original Speed Queen had a different design with both the hot and cold water filling at the same time. This gave minimal water hammer.
I have the same issue. Thankfully I have the unit right next to the water heater and the flexible copper pipes absorb the shock.
This is how the washers should be just like the old days!
It has one major flaw I know of.
You can’t use truly hot water. It’s electronically limited to 90 degree fahrenheit hot water. It will add cold water to the load to keep the temperature at 90 even when you choose the hot cycle.
90 degree water is barely warm.
So, if you ever want to use truly hot water to sanitize dirty white towels, diapers etc., this is not the washer for you.
Awesome video. I am very much considering on buying this machine. I have a high efficiency machine that takes forever ad a day to wash a single load. On top of that, the clothes seem like they're not fully cleaned, so it has to rewashed. Some clothes come out with small dry spots because the machine only adds a small amount of water. You mentioned in your video that you disabled the latch to open the lid while it is filling up and washing. Can you make a video on how you did that? It helps that you can open the lid and throw in a piece of clothing that was left behind, rather than to place it in another load, or have the washer drain all the water because you want to stop it. Thanks in advance!!
FYI people, do NOT buy this machine from Lowe's (Model #MVWP576KW) which only has a ONE YEAR warranty, not the 5 offered by Maytag. Yet it looks exactly the same….. Shop carefully.
Yes, I was actually going to do another review and mention this. Highway robbery!
@@chrisw.3077 Exactly how I feel... I ordered it and figured it out later, called and cancelled it before delivery. Needless to say, I will not be a loyal Lowes customer anymore.
Also, thank you for the review, it is very informative.
Thanks for that comment..where we should get it?to get the 5 years guaranteed.
Probably online. There are multiple retailers who carry it.
@@meza7775 I got mine from Maytag direct with free shipping.... www.maytag.com/washers-and-dryers/washers/top-load-washers/p.3.5-cu.-ft.-commercial-grade-residential-agitator-washer.mvwp575gw.html
We have a speed queen model# AWN432SP113TW04. Serial# starts with 1706..... That's 2017, June. I was not aware they changed the design in 2018 (for the worse apparently) so I guess we got lucky. No breakdowns yet. After hearing you talk about how the maytag agitator does a better job of sending clothes on the top of load down to the bottom than the speed queen does, I ran a wash cycle with lid open so I could see if my speed queen works as poorly as the video clip showed. What I found is that the speed queen does move clothes from top to the bottom. It doesn't do it as quickly as your commercial maytag does though. I'd say the maytag moves those clothes down a minimum of 3 times faster than my S.Q.
It cleans our clothes just fine though, no complaints here in that regard.
The spin cycle doesn't get quite as much water out of clothes as some of the newer (cheaper) machines do though. Would be nice if the spin rpm were just a tad faster.
I'm glad this set has worked for you! Now me, I am a full on front loader fan. I have had my Whirlpool Duet HT set for almost 17 years with very few issues, and my LG front loading Steam set for ~8 years now. I love both of them. I know if I ever decide to get a top loading set for shop towels, I will look into either a speed queen front or top load set or an LG top load set. The only thing with the Maytag's that I do not like is the fact that the washer is taller than the dryer. I like things to be even, and uniform, and that would just completely drive me nuts.
They are even, it’s just an illusion because the dryer was further out from the wall.
@@chrisw.3077 In other reviews, I have seen the dryer being an inch shorter in height in comparison to the washer. On a leveled floor.
The adjustable feet would be to blame. I assure you, the cabinets are the same dimensions.
Im probably going to get these for my apartment because all of these high efficiency washing machines are a joke. If you want to save water just dont use the extra options or do small amounts of clothes at a time.
We have had a maytag washer and dryer since about 1988. Really great machines. Would never buy the front loaders, they just don't last.
I have this set arriving tomorrow. Not much water was used on the rinse cycle in your video. I was surprised. Figured it would have been more... Like a full drum of water.
Key points about the washer not mentioned:
-1/2hp motor
-dual-action agitator vs the one-piece agitator on the non-commercial units.
-more aggressive agitation.
- 7-rib drive belt.
-door is left unlocked during water filling to allow additional clothes to be added, etc. Non-commercial washers lock the door as soon as start is pressed.
As far as it lasting longer, I'm not so sure that's the case. The main attraction to this unit is it's the only one close to being like the top-load agitator washers from 30+ years ago.
A commercial washer will last longer in a residential setting than a residential washer in the same setting. The parts are much more robust in this washer vs. a comparable residential unit. I’m not sure many people go out and buy a washer because of how many ribs the belt has. I’m also not sure if “aggressive” is the right word for the improved agitation. This unit doesn’t damage clothes.
Very helpful video. I just ordered this W/D pair from AJ Madison. So, how do you disable the lid lock? (If the load becomes unbalanced while the lid is locked during the spin cycle, can you pause it and open the lid to redistribute the load?) Thanks.
How did you disable latch. Hate not seeing my wash
Great review. I just purchased the same set - just delivered this morning. How do you disable to lid latch so that it fills with lid opened? OR does it do that already? Thanks!
Remove the switch that's on the door and insert it into the hole. It's 2 t15 screws.
Hi Chris Love your videos. Hope I am not asking questions only a mfg would be able to know. I checked all the comments & dont see these questions.
I have the Maytag Model MVWP575G1. My only concern I wish It could fill with more water, and or that it came with a bigger tub than 3.5 cu. feet, like maybe 4.5 cu. feet.. What is the max load of clothes per pound you should put in as I have a scale, I dont want to ever overload the machine. Is there a hack for getting it to fill with more water, and or what happens if I were to add more water to it as it was filling at the start of the cycle ?? Lastly based on your experience & knowledge is there a bigger commercial washer you recommend..... Please please respond asap. Thank you
Shark Bite fittings in the wall????? OMG, NOT in my house ever. I wouldn't use them for a garden hose nozzle fix LOL.
Why? Because some plumber told you not to? Shark bite fittings put plumbers out of business, that’s the only reason why they “leak”. Interesting that crimp fitting are okay though since they still have rubber gaskets.
In any case, I was renting this house, so the plumbing choices weren’t mine.
This is one of 2 best washers Maytag makes. Rest is junk. Especially with screen computer.
SHOULD I GET THIS ONE
I was wondering if you had any updates on the machines. I am considering this set in 2022, wondering if it's still working good since it looks like this review is 3 years old. More interested in if it is running well. Noise doesn't bother me. Thank you.
Thanks for posting. Great video. I’m having this set delivered Monday!! I too was torn between this and SQ. With the help from this video and a Lorain Furniture’s videos, we decided on the Maytag. I will be posting videos in a few weeks about our decision.
I would be interested to hear your thoughts on how loud this machine is. I have this and it's going back because I can hear it moaning and groaning all over my house with the door closed
@@boboliver3054 wow it’s so bad you’re sending it back??!! So I think it’s pretty loud too. But not near bad enough that I would send them back. Our laundry room is probably 40 feet from where we sit in my living room. It’s through the kitchen and in its room. I never close the door. I can hear it running but it doesn’t disturb us. We had to get a pay replaced. It wasn’t completing the final spin. It’s been good now.
We just changed detergent. We were using tide pods but our clothes weren’t getting clean. We switched to Tide Plus color safe bleach. It seems to be working very well.
So what about the dryer? Are you happy with it, can you give it a review?
You did a nice review. This was my choice at first but I ended up with the 2019 Speed Queen TR7 only because it has so many choices 16 cycles and the auto fill is just amazingly accurate on the Speed Queen. I really don’t do very large loads so that’s what bothered me about this one the tub always fulls to the top except for the normal cycle. It works great and really cleans I think better than the older model which I also had in 2016.
I am returning this maytag because of the noise and thinking about the SQ TR7. What is your thoughts on it. Does it clean well and is it quiet?
@@boboliver3054 Hi there for me it cleans well others say that if you’re a construction worker or if your kids play with the mud that there are better choices. The machine is exceptionally quiet except when the pump comes on it’s very loud but while it’s washing you barely know it’s on, you only hear water swishing.
Thanks for the video. Has the model changed in anyway in 2020 from the one you are showing? Thinking about buying one this week.
How long does each cycle option take?
I heard the hot water option doesn’t really let hot water out but it’s more of a warm water? Is that true?
I have a matching Maytag washer and dryer set from 1996. Never have serviced the washer and have replaced the drive belt on the dryer and the plastic squirrel cage fan because the spindle wore out.
I will never get rid of them. All the parts are still readily available.
That’s awesome, great you can still get parts.
@@chrisw.3077 When I fixed the squirrel cage fan, I could have ordered the part online but then the dryer would have needed to sit disassembled until the part came. With a family of four, we needed the dryer. I sourced the part from a local shop and only paid $5-$6 more and got it running within a couple of hours.
The old guy that owned the shop told me to NEVER get rid of those machines. They are simple to work on and parts will be available for a long time.
You could even find a parts donor and just keep the parts and rid yourself of the cabinet. I think the 90s is a great decade for the combination of quality and technology. Appliances haven’t gotten that much better since the 90s in terms of technology, but the quality has certainly gotten worse.
You can always buy the new Speed Queen TC5 Classic Series Washing Machine. Transmission driven old school wash action!!!
Inferior warranty and costs more. Doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense considering how much of a steaming pile of garbage the last version before the TC5 was.
The transmission on my Speed Queen went after five years. But it was great while it lasted.
Speed Queen launched a new model this spring (2019) that is almost the same as the 2017 model. Model TC5000. A very good machine.
Only 1 model is the classic kind. The rest remains the 2018 design
Bought one the week they came out.
My clothes are truly clean for the first time in years.
It is slightly different than the 2017 per feature selections but is better than the other models. I will go Maytag, better engineered agitator, lower cost, longer warranty, quieter. Paint might be cheap but it will be in a laundry room not my living room. Also per Lorain Furniture service on the Maytag is more easily supported by retailers.
Excellent video! Very helpful. Thanks
I purchased this washer mostly based on this video. With three loads daily, my washer failed after only 6 months. My washer is still currently down as the repairman has been back 4 times and we are still waiting on a resolution. I have to say, when it worked, it was amazing. Very powerful and actually fills completely and finishes quickly. Washes very well. But, alas, we are now going into week 5 of no washer and going to the laundry mat daily for our three loads a day. You do the math. We are out over $120 thus far for laundry expenses and Maytag refuses to reimburse us for loss of use. I am going to make my own review video as I have had a completely different experience.
This should all be covered under the warranty, you should not be paying anything.
Chris W laundromat expenses are not covered under the warranty. Final outcome with this was after the 6th visit from the repairman, he was about to order a motor after changing out every other part. I was able to contact Maytag/Whirlpool and after expressing my lack of confidence in the machine, and escalating it twice through two higher ups, they finally replaced it with a new one. I was also able to get a $75 gift card which puts just a dent in my laundry expense and inconvenience of having to be here for 6 trips and laundromat trips. Anyway, I settled on the new machine and gift card to put an end to it. I hope this will last and I’ll let you know if it doesn’t. At least my warranty will start over now. Thanks.
whaczup good to know, glad they finally made it mostly right. Sounds like you got a lemon!
Softener helps in rinsing !
Don't like smells get Downy free.
And also Vinegar helps in killing soap. Love the Maytags I just wish they extend the rpm's from 700..to 850 to 950 really 1000 is the norm on European washers not much to ask for so come on Whirlpool stop the safe and the wrinkle factor on extraction . Otherwise it's pretty much a durable product. And also a bit more options for the second generation line.
Thanks for posting.😎
Alot of people like the wrinkle control.
I liked the Maytag until I found out the cabinet was painted. Is the Speed Queen cabinet enameled or painted.
That stood out to me as well, and instantly made me nervous. It's honestly a bit shocking considering they cost around 2 grand. I think I'm going to buy the set, regardless, because I'm terrified of purchasing anything else. The Speed Queen Classic cost hundreds more, so, that's a no-go for me, and then all of the new Samsung, LG top loaders have terrible reviews, and relatively short lifespans.
Just ordered one. I wanted the speed queen but they changed their design. How did you disable the lid latch?
Did you look at the SQ AWN632SP116TW01, product code TC5000WN? I bought mine last May, and it's a great machine, unlike the TR models.
@@5610winston Can you leave the lid open to soak with the TC5000WN and does the water fill he wastub with the lid open?
Yes, you can leave the lid open on the TC5000 and it will resume the cycle when you close it. There is also a soak option, and there is also a pause and a cancel feature on the start button.
The lid has to be closed for the machine to fill.
I understand it is fairly simple to disable the lid switch, but it is dangerous to do so.
Where is the location of detergent dispenser?
Hi and thanks for your video review. It was very helpful. We have been struggling with now our 3rd set of GE washer and dryer in the last almost 4 years and probably 15 service visits. We got the GE set bc it was a top loader, filled all the way and had choice of fill and was the only machine not HE. Also had a nice light lid for me to lift as the others were like lifting a brick. Right now, we have just had the same parts break as on the last 2 replacements and we are done. The washer cannot spin without pulverizing itself and jumping around. The dryer already is loose in the drum and banging itself. Sounds like someone is playing basketball at times. As we live on a second floor and are so tired of repairs, we were looking for something that was tougher and built well but also not with the loud banging we have. This one looked good but there are a couple things I'm not sure about. First, you mentioned it was painted and not porcelain. I imagine all machines these days are painted and not porcelain? Does the paint ever get an odor when the dryer gets hot? Does it have the texture like a painted wall or is it smooth like other machines? I saw in another video that the dashboard areas are covered in a thick plastic wrap. Does that ever get an odor or get tacky? Last, we have a laundry closet which is quite nice by our front door. It does have doors but our place is smallish. How loud would you say it gets? I know you said yours is in the garage and is quiet bc of that but we have about 1300 sq feet. We are not right on top of the washer and dryer but it is in our living space. Is it super loud or like the old fashioned machines...average loud? I am sad bc I love the look of our GE's but they are the cheapest built set I have ever seen. Like a plastic toy. At this point, with 3 of the GE's defective the same way, and many reports of it online as well, it is time to give up and move on. We are hoping these might work. Thanks for your time and feedback.
GE isn't made by GE anymore. It's just a name brand produced by an Asian country. Forget GE and your life will be much better.
It does seems that all non-commercial machines are now painted, but there are certainly different levels of quality as there are with cars.
Answers to your questions:
-No odor from either unit regardless of setting.
-smooth like other machines with a more matte finish on the console, but no tackiness.
-average loudness, it does have some sound treatment under the cover.
If you buy this set and they do run out of balance we'll need to have a discussion about how you're loading your laundry. I have a two year updated review on this same set if you haven't seen it already.
@@chrisw.3077 thanks so much for all your info. So then does the sound treatment on the lid make it super heavy? I have a bit of a shoulder issue so a light lid is good which sadly the GE has as one of it's only advantages. I did see another link of yours but it seemed to be the same video. Can you share the link with me for the 2 year follow up? Thanks again so much.
@@rdisneyandcentralfloridali4849 Lid is pretty standard. Not too heavy.
4 year later how is it? I am in Canada and the equivalent to Speed Queen is Heubsch. Trying to decide on this Maytag or the TC5 model, it is apparently better at washing than the TR models............I cant find anyone in my province with this Maytag in stock for me to view in person.
I have the 2017 speed Queen washer and love it and if it goes the Maytag is next
The Legacy SQ is a great washer you will get decades of use out of it. I have an old 1992 Amana Clone which I am still using but the transmission is dying and I anticipate replacing soon. I would fix it if the parts were available but they are not. This Maytag is on my short list with two front loaders. LG Turbo Wash or Electrolux Luxcare. Both highly rated FL washers.
My Speed Queen lasted five years before the transmission went. I hope you have better luck.
@@elizabeth3143 Sorry to hear about this. I would have written a letter to them.
how do you disable the button so you can keep the lid open.
I like being able to see what is going in the washing machine when it is running. How do you disable the latch. I have a Maytag LA412 that is 30 years old without a lot of bells and whistles but it fills up with water which I like and the fact that this new one does also has me about convinced to get it.
Are you going show the buzzer when this dryer done
I have this set and it does well but do you ever get a dirt ring around the top of the washer where the deep fill stops?
Too funny! I get that ring on my 26 year old Maytag, just clean it off once every few weeks
Tried and True if it's not broke don't fix it.
My Maytag washer quit working after 13 mo of use waiting for repair man 😞
I hope they continue on with this model or at least update it with a water level control
More like straight hot water cababilties
pls help
my washer drain automatically
i mean when water is pour it goes down even it was not set in drained setting
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I don't see what is commercial grade about it. My 2000 era Whirlpool direct drive has the same 1/2 HP rated motor. Stainless tub, okay that's better than a coated steel tub. My coated tub is still fine with many thousands of loads ran later, zero rust. The black control panel finish "looks" commercial grade I guess. Price tag definitely is up there. 5 year warranty maybe??
The Maytag MAT series is literally their commercial machines. they look nearly identical to this one.
Thanks for the video. Could you measure the dimension of the height of the washer with the door open - from the floor to the door open at a 90 degree angle. We have a cabinet just above where we will put the washer and I want to make certain that the door will be able to open all the way.
I’m sorry, no, you can figure this out from the dimensions available.
Thank you for sharing!
How long did the washer washed the towels?
Thanks for the video. I'm curious about how much soap you normally put in when using a full tub of water. I assume these machines are not HE when using the deep fill options.
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Hey great video. How did you disable the latch? Just unscrew it from the cover and placed it in the latch thing?
Our washer quit cleaning clothes. We've had 2 local Whirlpool technicians look at it. They can't find anything wrong. One tech was even on the phone with a Whirlpool technician and then a Master technician. They say nothing is wrong with it, but if your washer isn't cleaning your clothes, or disolving your Tide pod, or unfolding your folded pants, it's definitely not agitating! And the Whirlpool techs that were "helping" the local serviceman didn't offer any tests for him to try and troubleshoot and find the problem.
Do you have this model?
This happened to me. After pulling the agitator out and putting it back in again, it worked fine. I suspect the agitator bolt backed out until the agitator came off the spline. Maybe I was lucky.
Does this model fill the same amount of water for all of the cycles. I am thinking about getting this vit, I don't want one of those washers that the water is added by sensor for load weight. I like a lot of water
From what I can find here in Houston Texas only Lowe's has it and Lowe's has changed one letter in the model number "KW" and now it's an exclusive clone of the GW but they've eliminated the 5 year all parts and labor thing and made it 1 year so they can sell you the 3 year extended warranty,,,,,, extremely irritating !!
Yes, this is covered in my later videos and in the comments
We recently purchased this washer and dryer set based on the high ratings it was receiving with many people pointing out how quiet it is. As far as washing the clothes, it does a great job but if you are putting this washer anywhere near a living space, you may want to consider something else. It is by far the loudest washing machine we have ever heard. I can hear it all over my house and if I put it in the delicate mode, I can hear it moaning and groaning all the way up on the second floor, with the door closed. I really don't understand how anyone can possibly say that this machine is even close to being quiet. It’s really to bad because besides the noise, it works great but it will be going back.
Sounds like something is wrong with it. Ours is in the garage and it doesn’t bother me through the wall though I do hear it. That being said, no one is buying this washer for how quiet it is. It’s supposed to be an old-fashioned set that just works and doesn’t give the owner any trouble. I think it succeeds in that despite the QC issues that can mostly be corrected by the owner with a special screwdriver.
@@chrisw.3077 I did have to buy water hammer suppressors for this machine. When you are washing in anything but hot or cold, it adds the cold, shuts off and adds the hot and it does that every time you fill the machine. When that happens, the water pressure in the pipes bang so loud it rattles the pipes throughout the house. My 15 yr old Maytag never did that so that was a 40 dollar investment I wasn't counting on but needed to keep my pipes from being destroyed.
I think you’re blaming wrong thing here. Why are your pipes loose in your wall? do you have pex?
@@boboliver3054 seems like you are very prone to hyperbole. This machine isn’t that loud, it doesn’t contribute to any noticeable water hammer in my home, and none of your experiences are typical for owners of these machines.
Thanks so much for these videos. I just went to Lowes today and bought the washer. I have 30 days to decide if I want the protection plan but I don't know if it's worthwhile.
Hard decision. The lowes model only has 1 year warranty (don't know if you're aware of that). I think it's a real push on if it's worth it on this kind of washer: There's no control board(s) to break, which will be hundreds of dollars apiece.
To be clear, there still is a control board, it’s just not going to be as sophisticated and likely of higher quality than just about any washer out there.
Loved your real world video! I have a Maytag LA710 washer that I purchased in 1983 that is and always will be the best of the best... I have replaced parts over the years but I am kind of at a threshold... transmission and/or braking system has failed. I am very impressed with this set and may fall on the sword real soon. So glad to see Maytag putting out a fabulous product again. Like many others have said, I probably would have bought the Queens before they destroyed everything that made them great. IMA this is the ONLY top load to even consider that's on the market today. One question... I use the hot wash a lot... I know that it blends cold in to temper even a hot load, do u find that the water isn't real that hot?? Also wonder if i should wait a bit to see if they are going to come out with a more premium model even tho these bad boys will give me everything that I really need. I would LOVE it if you could post a fill with hot water... I also realize the results would be effected based on how hot you have your water heater set. Keep up the good work! Wendell
Check the newly available SQ TC5000WN. It's the old school machine. It is almost 30% more expensive than this Maytag, and I might have bought the Maytag if I had been aware of this model before I bought the SQ, but whatever your choice, stay away from the TR series Speed Queen, and any Maytag model except for this exact model. I saw a lot of Maytags in the big box store touting "COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY", but they are not the same.
rebuild it if you still have it alll the new ones are junk.
I have this Maytag Commercial Technology washer. On the HOT water setting I get ALMOST Hot Tap temps. It will SLIGHTLY dumb-down the HOT with a spray or so of cold. But the hot water in my machine averages about 140°f. Very Hot
I am still on the fence on this washer or a LG > Turbo Wash front Loader which has had great reviews as well. I am more partial to top loaders being I have used and owned one for over 30 years. Curious on your thoughts of the top suspension vs the bottom suspensions on Speed Queens. They seem very ridged and don't flop around like top suspensions. I am not sure what the benefit is from hanging the basket that way or not. Thoughts?
I don’t have experience with the top load Speed Queens, but their suspension system seems to be superior. I actually just purchased a Speed Queen front loader and it has the best suspension of all. The Maytag is a little touchy in comparison. My latest review video about the Speed Queen does a little bit of a comparison between that washer and my Maytag. The SQ front load washer literally can’t go out of balance, which is very nice.
@@chrisw.3077 Thank you Chris for the quick reply! I think if I was going new top I would go with the Maytag. i just watched a video on the "Commercial GE" and was not impressed at all. It seemed more of a marketing ploy to me. The wash cycle was not impressive at all. On another note if you had to choose between your two washing machines is there one you would most definitely keep over the other? Does one clean better?
@@garykarczewski6678 The GE doesn't excite me at all. GE sadly doesn't even make their own appliances anymore, they sold the name, so that automatically DQs it for me.
I think both machines have their uses. If I really want to get something clean, I think it's the Maytag. There's no substituting actually soaking something in soapy water. It is nice though to never worry about a load going out of balance with the Speed Queen. The drum just slows down if it senses instability and can't adjust for some reason. I'll have them both connected soon and I'll try to do some kind of a scientific comparison. Towels I supposedly cleaned in the Speed Queen smell weird, but I might've left them inside for too long.
@@chrisw.3077 Thanks Chris. I probably go with the Maytag. I am happy with the outcome of top loaders if loaded correctly with the correct water level, detergent amounts and agitation cycle they work great.
I have to take back my original comment below. It turns out it does seem to be able to sense off balance situations after all. My actuator was bad and seemed to prevent the washer from rebalancing the load. After replacing the actuator 2 weeks ago, it hasn't gone off balance once.
Original comment:
Ours would go off balance quite easily. Unfortunately, if it bangs around too much, the machine just keeps going and not stopping. That is one feature I wished it had, to give you a chance to rebalance the load.
Hi Chris. I'm considering buying this washer and dryer after researching so many models. How are they working now? Have you experienced any issues? Thank you.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for doing this video. I am seriously considering this model to replace my 32-year-old Kenmore (made by Whirlpool) that just went kapoot forever, after almost no major problems. Anyhow, the only thing that keeps me from deciding on this one for sure is the lid lock. i need for the washer to fill with water and also agitate with the lid open. Would you do a video on how to bypass the lid lock switch on this model?
Lid lock is ONLY activated on high speed spin. Basically NO LIDLOCK.
You can always look into buying a used Whirlpool Direct Drive or Newton Built Maytag Washer. These machines are in the used markets.
Hi Chris, does the washer fill completely for the RINSING cycle.?????
Thanks for the review. I just picked up this washer and on first wash it doesn't seem to sounds like yours. It seems to make a duck quacking noise when it starts to wash/agitate. Is there a break in period for washers or something because I don't recall there is. I also say your other video about stainless steel hoses and the restrictor in them. I too got upgraded stainless hoses and it doesn't fill to the top, I forgot about the Maytag rubber hoses that came with the machine and the delivery guys took them as they unboxed it outside the house. Thoughts? Replace to regular hoses and run a load through or just call and get an exchange?
I would try the rubber hoses. If you’re in CA, the hoses you bought probably have restrictors in them and the washer just doesn’t work correctly. If you’re still having an issue after that, then call Maytag.
Is the Commercial model the only model which allows the basket to completely fill with water?
Mary Lou Tindall not sure on this.
The cheaper Amana version of this will fill completely with water except on Normal cycle when set to auto fill. I have the Amana model# NTW4516FW.
It operates similar to this but you have a choice of auto fill or deep water wash. It also uses a 2 piece dual action agitator like this . So far for me it has been a very good washer and dryer set.
A good cheaper alternative to the Maytag and Speed Queen washers and in fact has the same drive system as the Maytag but without the upgraded parts the Maytag uses.
Question: Does anyone know what a flashing SOAK/WASH light indicates? The light should be on continuously during that cycle, right?Thanks in advance.
Read your manual or download it. Duh!!!
Does it have two water inlets? One for cold and warm water?
Hi are the hook up the same as the regular washer
Does it have an auto fabric softener dispenser?
Cycle time?
How do you disable the door switch on the washer
Why does the washer sitting higher than the dryer? It seems every set I’ve seen is like that, unless you have it raised higher?
Read the pinned comment I posted
@@chrisw.3077 Thank you I found the video I just wasn’t sure because I have seen numerous amounts of photos of these sets that had the washer set higher than the dryer, they even advertised it in that way, anyways very good purchase and will continue watching onwards of anything more recent. The agitator in this machine is identical to the previous Kenmore direct drives from 2005ish to the end of their series, this has a much larger base however I was shocked to see Whirlpool use this agitator again and even as a refresh, and the wider base and lower fins for these new Maytags have to be much larger due to how much more capacity there now is within the tub compared to the much smaller direct drive model it was once used for.
Why did whirlpool take spinning the water out ?
Hi there. Could you let me know if these machines are the same height? It seems the dryer is shorter, but was thinking it’s an optical illusion. Thanks!
steelswarfs same height, just an illusion.
Chris W Great! Thank you. I’m going to order them through my local mom and pop shop next week. Thank you for your review and reply!
Chris W Just wanted to let you know I purchased my set today based on my research and definitely your review. Ordered them from my local mom and pop Maytag dealer. Best part is they’re about 8 blocks from home and they will be installing the set in about 10:days. Looking forward to a modern old style set of machines. I have to repair my current 30+ years old machines regularly. Thanks for all your work putting these reviews together and editing them!
Uhhmazin how the wheel ALWAYS gets reinvented isn’t it?!🤔🤔
Lasts 5-7 years? My old school washer and dryer is going on 15 yrs.
Is there any way to prolong the wash cycle?
Why can't we have these kind of washers in Brazil? More metal than plastic, easy to understand panel and actual wash power.
Seems like a lot of suds left on top the towels. Is this correct? I would see that as a problem. Also, how does it handle lighter fabrics?
Fairly certain I mentioned that I used too much soap. I have some newer videos with these machines.