Washing machines

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This machine ran perfectly for 4 months after buying it in March 2011. After the well advertised jet engine howl started in August, the inner/outer tub were replaced under warranty in Sept. Ran great for 3 months and had inner/outer tubs and water pump replaced today. Dead giveaway when the service tech showed both times with the parts on his truck already knowing what the problem was. I feel for you reviewers who had to wait for parts. We are a family of 3 with moderate washer usage. This has cost me days off for repair and warranty expires in 2 months so I a sure within 6 I will be looking for a new washer. It will not be a Maytag. That said, American Appliance in DesMoines has done a great job being prompt with repairs and having parts on the truck. Interesting that the positive reviews on this product are from people who have owned them for 6 months or less. Go Figure.

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I hardly ever have to do laundry anymore! The capacity is so large I can usually wash all my husbands and my clothes in 2-3 loads once every week and a half! It cleans very well and spins clothes nearly dry so that the drying time is 40 minutes or less, even for a very large load.<br /><br />It has so many different cycle options. The normal setting does great, and I like the bulky items for my comforters and the hand wash cycle for some of my sweaters and delicate items. The quick wash cycle works well for small - medium sized loads, though I don't often need to use it.<br /><br />Like some reviewers, I have noticed that the spin cycle at the higher speeds seems to have gotten a bit noisier in the past couple of months, but it may be that I just notice it more because I happen to be near the machine more often; my machine is just off the kitchen. The machine itself has only moved a slight distance while spinning once that I can remember, and I was probably washing rugs at the time, causing it to be off-balance. The noisy spinning doesn't make my machine walk around, though sometimes it makes clothes I have on top slide off. I don't think it's any louder than any other machine I have ever used.<br /><br />I still love my washer and the steam dryer (MEDE500VW) that I bought to go with it. It isn't the companion model but the next one down, as it was nearly the same, cost a little less and actually got a better review.<br /><br />My daughter is looking for a new W/D pair, so even after looking at the higher rated models (by number), comparing the red dots and reviews, this still seems like the best model, and I am recommending it.

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Loved my Maytag Neptune Front loader but not enough to spend another $1100 for a new one after only 6 yrs. of use!!! To repair the motor & circuit board I was quoted $1000. Just ordered my new Speed Queen today. My Maytag was made by Samsung but now is owned by Whirlpool...what more can I say??