|
Thread Number: 76204
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Maytag Washer MVWP575GW Review with matching Dryer |
[Down to Last] |  |
| Post# 1000318 7/14/2018 at 20:46 (2,105 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
Last year, I made a move to Amarillo. Before the move, I gave away my Speed Queen washer and dryer that I purchased in the mid to late 80s. I never had a single service call on ether unit! But I didn't want to move them so I gave them away.
When I arrived here, I made the worst purchase decision ever. I bought the GE GTW485ASJWS Washer and matching Dryer on impulse while at Home Depot one day. The Dryer performed OK, but the washer had many issues (which I won't get into here). I then intended to buy a new Speed Queen set. But given the online reviews I decided to pass. I then settled on this Maytag pair. I've had them about one month and have been very happy with them so far. Water in the Texas Panhandle is very hard, so I use Tide Powder and 1/4 cup of STPP in a full load and 2 Tablespoons in a half load (Normal Cycle). The clothes come out thoroughly clean each time. Some people complain that there isn't a water level selector. That can be a drawback for some. When not washing a full load, I simply use the "Normal Cycle," which provides a half tub of water. My Mom's Maytag that was purchased around 1964 only had two water level options -- Full Tub or Half Tub. So for me that isn't a drawback. While using that cycle, the rinse is a spray rinse (like the newer Speed Queens in Normal/Eco mode). The spin slows and drenches the clothes with water. The spin then speeds up to spin out the water and repeats that process two more times. That seems to be adequate for smaller loads. I did notice, however, that if an extra rinse is selected in the Normal Cycle, the washer defaults to a full tub wash with two full tub rinses. That is one thing I don't like about the washer. I would prefer that it provide a spray rinse first and then a deep rinse on a half tub. When hot water is selected in either the "Bulky/Towels Cycle" or the "Power Wash Cycle," the tub actually fills with HOT water. At no time I have noticed the washer mixing in cold water. However, in the "Mixed Cycle," HOT is not a true HOT. While washing sheets, I use the "Bulky/Towels Cycle" and it operates with a normal fill in both the wash and rinse phases of the Cycle. However, I did notice that when washing two twin comforters (separately), that it provides a deep rinse as usual. It then provides four spray rinses before shifting into the Final Spin. Perhaps the washer detects an oversized load and provides the four spray rinses to ensure that the tops of bulky items are also rinsed (since they may not get submerged during the brief rinse phase of the cycle). At first, I thought it may be trying to balance the load before the final spin. But the spray rinses occur while the "Rinse" indicator light is on. I have not used the "Delicates Cycle" yet. I rarely use that cycle on any machine, so I have nothing to report. Like the GE washer this new Maytag Commercial replaces, the tub is suspended from the cabinet by four rods. The GE washer vibrated terribly during virtually every spin cycle and it didn't handle unbalanced loads well at all. That's the main reason I got rid of it. This new Maytag has none of those issues. It balances itself quickly and spins smoothly. So overall, after one month of use, I would give the Maytag 4 1/2 stars. I deducted 1/2 star because of the way it defaults to a full tub during "Normal Cycle" when the Extra Rinse option is selected. I really find that unnecessary. If I wanted a full tub wash and two full tub rinses, I could easily select one of the deep wash cycles myself. That isn't a major issue but I do find it unnecessary.
View Full Size
| ||
|
| Post# 1000321 , Reply# 1 7/14/2018 at 20:52 (2,105 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
The Matching Dryer
The matching dryer has operated flawlessly thus far. It has everything I would ever need in a dryer. I always use the sensing mode because will continue to tumble periodically after it has finished drying in order to prevent wrinkles from setting. Along with five selectable temperatures, the wrinkle control is a great feature.
View Full Size
| ||
| Post# 1000360 , Reply# 2 7/15/2018 at 14:16 (2,104 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
I forgot to mention that, while the machine is assembled here in the USA, the motor (and other components) are foreign sourced. This motor appears to be made in China.
View Full Size
| ||
Post# 1000362 , Reply# 3 7/15/2018 at 14:28 (2,104 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
||
Just thought | ||
| Post# 1000379 , Reply# 4 7/15/2018 at 19:47 (2,104 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
| ||
|
Post# 1000382 , Reply# 5 7/15/2018 at 20:19 (2,104 days old) by westtexman (Lubbock, Texas) |
||
|
Welcome to West Texas! Hey Eurekastar, I’m from Amarillo originally, but now live in Lubbock. I hope you’re enjoying it. That looks like a nice set. I’m solidly in the front-load camp these days, but this is what I would get if I were to get a front loader. Enjoy! | ||
| Post# 1000429 , Reply# 6 7/16/2018 at 14:18 (2,103 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
Thank You westtexman!
I really like Amarillo! I haven't lived in a town larger than 27,000 in the last 20 years (since leaving El Paso in 1998). But Amarillo is a very easy town to adjust to.
If this pair hadn't been available, I definitely would have gone with a front loader. Top loaders with the impeller make no sense to me. | ||
| Post# 1000434 , Reply# 7 7/16/2018 at 15:26 (2,103 days old) by Rustico (Pei canada) | ||
|
Front loaders New to the forum always used toploaders ... looking at front loaders ... what models do u recommend | ||
|
Post# 1000453 , Reply# 8 7/16/2018 at 17:55 (2,103 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
||
|
Open a new thread When ever you got different topics, open a new thread. Keeps things sorted. | ||
| Post# 1000456 , Reply# 9 7/16/2018 at 18:02 (2,103 days old) by Rustico (Pei canada) | ||
|
No problem... I had noticed westtexman had said he was firmly planted in the front load side so I thought he might have a models he liked | ||
| Post# 1000495 , Reply# 10 7/17/2018 at 06:44 (2,102 days old) by wft2800 (Leatherhead, Surrey) | ||
|
My advice would be to shell out cash on a 24" Miele washer & dryer, which will likely last you the rest of your days... but if you can't afford that cash, and/or want/need a bigger 27" machine, I'd say LG or Maytag... | ||
|
Post# 1000496 , Reply# 11 7/17/2018 at 07:20 (2,102 days old) by Jmm63 (Denville, NJ) |
||
 | ||
| Post# 1000558 , Reply# 12 7/17/2018 at 17:23 (2,102 days old) by Rustico (Pei canada) | ||
|
Tks for your thoughts | ||
|
Post# 1000560 , Reply# 13 7/17/2018 at 17:41 (2,102 days old) by appnut (TX) |
||
|
| ||
| Post# 1000565 , Reply# 14 7/17/2018 at 18:01 (2,102 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
@ jmm63 | ||
|
Post# 1000577 , Reply# 15 7/17/2018 at 19:07 (2,102 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
||
|
I actually like the look. Most of my customers like it too | ||
|
Post# 1000584 , Reply# 16 7/17/2018 at 20:06 (2,102 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
||
|
This post has been removed by the member who posted it. | ||
|
Post# 1000596 , Reply# 17 7/17/2018 at 21:52 (2,102 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
||
I have owned and used a Maytag Centennial MVWC415EW since 12-13-16 and from what I’m reading about the Commerical Maytag TL there are many similarities with it and my Centennial.
I think that this Commerical model would be an excellent choice for anyone wanting to purchase a new TL. And if I ever had to replace my Centennial this Commercial Maytag would be my first choice. That being said, I have been very pleased with my Maytag, honestly out of the 23 different washers I’ve owned it is one of my favorites. It is reliable, does and excellent job both washing and rinsing, I’ve never had to use the 2nd rinse option. The only other automatic washer that I liked as well or better would be the 87’ Westinghouse FL I owned for 7 trouble free years. This current Maytag TLis par with the 87’ Westy FL.. I think that Maytag makes a very fine product, maybe not as good as years gone by, but still a very well made and optioned machine. Eddie | ||
| Post# 1000835 , Reply# 18 7/20/2018 at 15:15 (2,099 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
Update
I've continued to to put the washer though its paces and like it more and more. I misspoke earlier when I said that the Mixed cycle won't provide a true HOT wash. It does in fact provide a true HOT wash. I ran a load of whites and at no time during the fill was cold water introduced.
I'm also impressed with how Whirlpool engineers did their research. The washer senses when an oversized load is in the wash and then provides a series of four spray rinses after the deep rinse to ensure that bulky items are thoroughly rinsed. This morning I ran a Queen comforter on the Power Wash cycle with an extra rinse. Not only did it give the four extra spray rinses in the first rinse but it also lengthened the second rinse to include both short and long strokes AND it provided one final spray rinse! All that helped a lot because the comforter developed air pockets. In the rinse phase, they ballooned up quite large and prevented the top of the load from being pulled down into the rinse. I would be remiss in not mentioning that the agitator does a fantastic job of pulling the Queen comforter down to the wash plate and turning the load over. | ||
| Post# 1000836 , Reply# 19 7/20/2018 at 15:17 (2,099 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
STPP | ||
| Post# 1000854 , Reply# 20 7/20/2018 at 16:50 (2,099 days old) by Rustico (Pei canada) | ||
|
Is the queen comforter the maximum load or do you think a king size would fit | ||
|
Post# 1000858 , Reply# 21 7/20/2018 at 16:56 (2,099 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
||
|
I wash king size bedspreads and comforters in my 3.6 cu ft. Maytag Centennial and they fit easily and come out fresh, clean and well rinsed. So, if the tub on the Commerical Maytag is the same size, which I believe it is, this washer should do a fine job with a king size comforter too, just use the Bulky or Deep Fill Cycle.
HTH Eddie | ||
|
Post# 1060483 , Reply# 23 2/13/2020 at 17:27 (1,526 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
||
 | ||
| Post# 1060485 , Reply# 24 2/13/2020 at 17:34 (1,526 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
|
@ yugi | ||
| Post# 1060486 , Reply# 25 2/13/2020 at 17:46 (1,526 days old) by yugi (Knoxville, TN) | ||
|
This will take too long, since we do laundry approximately once a week. The manual says that the temperatures are lower in normal mode, but they are higher in deep water mode. Not sure what happens in Normal mode with an option selected. | ||
|
Post# 1060487 , Reply# 26 2/13/2020 at 17:58 (1,526 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
||
|
| ||
| Post# 1060489 , Reply# 27 2/13/2020 at 18:17 (1,526 days old) by yugi (Knoxville, TN) | ||
|
Yes, but we have a septic tank, and I don't want to strain it too much. @eurekastar Why didn't you return it under lemon law? Is this applicable? Which SQ did you buy? TC5000? | ||
|
Post# 1060492 , Reply# 28 2/13/2020 at 18:31 (1,526 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
||
|
That Maytag washer reminds me the GE big Boy appliances. LOL | ||
|
Post# 1061730 , Reply# 31 2/28/2020 at 06:37 (1,511 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
||
 | ||
| Post# 1062070 , Reply# 33 3/2/2020 at 15:40 (1,508 days old) by yugi (Knoxville, TN) | ||
|
@PinkPower4 What is a difference between Powerwash and Mixed? | ||
| Forum Index: |
| Other Forums: |
|
|
|
|
|
Comes to the Rescue!
