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.
Whirlpool built its reputation on Duet washers that quietly ran for a decade, but that goodwill doesn't transfer to current models sharing this platform. The WFW6605 sits in the same parts ecosystem where 2023+ machines are failing identically: control boards die within 2-4 years, leaving drain pumps running nonstop even when the unit is off, and replacement boards sometimes arrive defective from the factory. That's not scattered misfortune, it's a documented pattern across multiple independent owners. If you need a front-loader now, the LG WM4000 or Speed Queen FF7 cost similar money without gambling on a $300 mid-warranty repair.