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Maytag 5000 Series MHWE550W[W]
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Approximate retail price:
$850
Discontinued
Summary: This Maytag Front-loader washing machine has
• 2011 Energy Star qualification
• Auto temp. control
• Auto detergent dispenser
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Push button
• Stainless-steel tub
• Stackable
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.
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About - Maytag 5000 Series MHWE550W[W]

The Maytag 5000 Series MHWE550W[W] is part of the washing machine test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, front-loading washing machine models like the 5000 Series MHWE550W[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Washing performance:
This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound and maximum capacity test load of mixed cotton items using the machines' most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.)

Energy efficiency:
This score is based on the energy needed to heat the water for 8-pound and maximum loads using a warm wash and cold rinse. We consider both gas and electric water heaters, and include electricity needed to run the washer and energy needed for drying. Washers that extract more water are scored higher.

Water efficiency:
This score denotes how much water it took to wash our 8-pound load and each machine's maximum load. On models that didn't set the fill level automatically, we used the lowest fill setting that sufficed for the 8-pound load. We then calculated water used per pound of clothing.

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The Ratings applied to untested model Maytag 5000 Series MHWE450W[ ] come from our tests of model Maytag 5000 Series MHWE550W[W], which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
About This Brand

This Whirlpool-owned brand is positioned as a durable brand but is priced a bit lower than Whirlpool-branded products. The Maytag brand has two lines, the Epic and Epic Z, which cost $1,000 and $800, respectively.

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Features & Specs - Maytag 5000 Series MHWE550W[W]
info Energy star Yes
info Stainless-steel tub Yes
info Auto temp. control Yes
info Auto bleach dispenser Yes
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User Reviews - Maytag 5000 Series MHWE550W[W]
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1.0
Do not buy!
1/23/2012
Pros
Adjustable Settings
Clean Clothes Well
Cons
Breaks Down
Noisy
Best Uses
Everyday Clothes
Comment:
Had it just over a year. Bearing went bad. Don't buy this or similar models! Very cheaply built with poor basket/bearing design.
By from
 
1.0
Do not buy!!!!!
12/8/2011
Pros
None
Cons
Breaks Down
Best Uses
Comment:
This is the worst machine I have ever owned. Every other cycle gets an error code and it takes hours of restarting the machine to finish one load. Purchased a two year warranty and after 6 visits from a tech and multiple calls to Maytag we are still stuck with a junk machine and an expired warranty. Paid way to much for this poor quality washer!
By from
 
3.0
Maytag washer break down
12/8/2011
Pros
Adjustable Settings
Clean Clothes Well
Energy Efficient
Large Capacity
Quiet
Spins Clothes Dry
Cons
Breaks Down
Best Uses
Comment:
Nice and expensive washer, manufacture used cheap material which is to save cost but very easy to break down and completely destroy their reputation.<br /><br />Will not buy any more Maytag product again
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