Thread Number: 58683
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Maytag Dependable Care vs Amana (Raytheon) Washers and Dryers |
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Post# 812544 , Reply# 1   3/6/2015 at 07:58 (3,310 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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They are about the same overall in terms of performance, if you are looking for the best performance in a 90s traditional TL washer I would look for a good lightly used WP-KM machine.
To improve the fill rate in your Amana, REPLACE the inlet valve, cleaning the screens NEVER does any good unless they are packed solid with crap [ never remove inlet valve screens when trying to clean them, if you don't get them back in perfectly you risk a flood later when a particle gets around the screen and causes the valve to stick open ]. |
Post# 812636 , Reply# 4   3/6/2015 at 19:25 (3,310 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 812900 , Reply# 6   3/8/2015 at 18:17 (3,308 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 812902 , Reply# 7   3/8/2015 at 18:25 (3,308 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The Amana-Speed Queen design machines are slightly better performers than the Maytag's mostly due to the larger diameter tub in the Amana-SQ machines [ they are not as hard on clothing ] Amana-SQs also generally have a faster spin speed.
THAT SAID, the Maytag's are more durable and easier to do major repairs on, so it depends on what you want, but IMXO the WP built DDs are by far the best choise for a 90s TL washer, the WPs are far easier and cheaper to repair than a Maytag, to say nothing of their better performance. |
Post# 813404 , Reply# 8   3/11/2015 at 13:02 (3,305 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR)   |   | |
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My mother has had a Maytag Dependable Care since 1993, no repairs to date. Still looks and runs like new.
It has average performance and load capacity. On all fronts, except noise, my Whirlpool DD bests it. Still, I wouldn't mind a DC if one came along for cheap enough. They're a very good and very quiet machine. |