Thread Number: 61215
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Maytag Maxima, LG or Samsung? |
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Post# 838701 , Reply# 1   8/30/2015 at 10:01 (3,133 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Every washer has good and bad user reviews. None are bulletproof. Many here have had great luck with both LG and Maytag/Whirlpool. Personally, I would choose Maytag (my next set will be the 8100's) simply because the corporate parent is an American company. Consumer Reports notes that LG has the best reliability record for front-loaders. I think you're safe either way.
If you are purchasing from a big box store (Home Depot, Sears, Best Buy, etc.) it may be easier/quicker to get service and parts for the Maytags. If you're purchasing from a dealership that does their own servicing, there should be no problem with LG. Prepare for a spirited debate as more members respond. We are a group that's passionate about appliances. Let us know which set you wind up purchasing. We love follow-up! |
Post# 838702 , Reply# 2   8/30/2015 at 10:04 (3,133 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 838720 , Reply# 3   8/30/2015 at 11:20 (3,133 days old) by Gusherb (Chicago/NWI)   |   | |
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My first pick is Maytag with LG a close second. ...Samsung I would stay VERY far away from... |
Post# 838742 , Reply# 5   8/30/2015 at 17:27 (3,133 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 838744 , Reply# 6   8/30/2015 at 17:47 (3,133 days old) by labboy (SD, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 838751 , Reply# 8   8/30/2015 at 18:57 (3,133 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Can I change my answer, LOL?
Having looked at both the LG4270 and the Maytag 5100 at their respective websites, the LG definitely provides more bang for the buck: Recirculation spray/Turbo Wash; Allergiene cycle in addition to the more robust Sanitize cycle and a few other little niceties. You have to go all the way up to Maytag's top-of-the-line 8100's to get those same features. The 8100's are the only Maytag set I looked at in-depth. Features drop off very quickly as you move down to the 7100 (loss of Power Wash System) and the 5100 (loss of several cycles/features). Boy, in this particular case....I'd have to go with the LG. This post was last edited 08/30/2015 at 19:28 |
Post# 838754 , Reply# 9   8/30/2015 at 19:09 (3,133 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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.... those Maytags do NOT HAVE recirculation! They have pretty nice fill system which can spray a fresh mix of water and detergent directly onto the load, bypassing the drawer. But its not a pumped recirculation. |
Post# 838758 , Reply# 10   8/30/2015 at 19:33 (3,133 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 838767 , Reply# 11   8/30/2015 at 20:40 (3,133 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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As far as I'm concerned, sadly yes. Recircs always give this extra feeling of something happening, and at least here, it can't make the results worse. |
Post# 838777 , Reply# 13   8/30/2015 at 22:24 (3,132 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Just checked Consumer Reports Online and all the tested Maytags from the TOL 8100 down to the 3100 are rated Excellent for cleaning. I guess recirculation isn't mandatory for great results, after all.
The recirculation on my Frigidaire kicks in about halfway through the fill and stays on for a minute or two into the wash. It recirculates a couple more times depending on the length of the wash time. It kicks in again during the rinses. It isn't 'on' as much as machines with Turbo Wash (LG) and Speed Wash (Samsung). |
Post# 838779 , Reply# 14   8/30/2015 at 23:03 (3,132 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Brent-- The LG recommendation isn't for me, but for original poster TVQ. I live in a rural area with no big box stores. There are two dealerships nearby. One carries LG, GE, Whirlpool, and Speed Queen; the other Maytag, KitchenAid, Samsung, and Frigidaire. Both are authorized dealers for all their brands and do their own servicing.
My next pair will be the Maytag 8100's. The 2010 Frigidaires remain on duty 'til "new washer fever" strikes, LOL. |