This washer spins clothes impressively dry and handles king-size comforters without complaint, but clutch and motor failures cluster tightly in years two through four, often accompanied by control board errors that cost half the price of replacement to fix. At least one unit shook violently enough during spin that Maytag itself called it a safety hazard. The deep tub and simple controls work beautifully until the day they don't, and when that day comes, you'll be pricing new machines instead of repairs. Skip it unless you enjoy expensive surprises right after the warranty expires.
This front-loader cleans beautifully when it works, but the control panel dies without warning on enough units to make the whole lineup a gamble, one failure leaves the machine completely dark and useless, often out of warranty. Motors and bearings fail after two to six years, and the rear drum spider can disintegrate entirely, a catastrophic breakdown that costs nearly as much as replacement. Repair techs and veteran owners consistently point buyers toward LG or Speed Queen for a reason: those machines run boring and long, and boring is exactly what you want in a washer.