Maytag Maxima 4.3 Cu. Ft. Gray Front Load Washer - MHW6000XG

Maytag Maxima 4.3 Cu. Ft. Gray Front Load Washer - MHW6000XG

Excellent Machine
This Maytag Maxima 6000 series washing machine is one incredible piece of hardware. Our clothes have never been cleaner and more wrinkle free.

Our 12 year old Maytag Neptune stacked washer / dryer died an ugly death two weeks ago. The washing machine stopped spinning, it could have been a control board, or a wax motor; but no it turned out to be the bearings. Why did I stick with Maytag on the replacement? 12 years, two service visits, and a machine that worked flawlessly for a first generation stacker front loader. I was pleased with the service.

The key points about this machine - it is quiet (not dead silent, but it makes a good solid big heavy motor sounds), it has some sweet features, it looks cool, and it has a big wash drum. Until we got it home, I had no idea it washed clothes this well.

The following review was originally posted for the white version of this washing machine. There is no difference between these washers except for the exterior...

Easy to Use
I was initially drawn to this machine by it's looks, but bought it for ease of use. Samsung and LG consistently get high marks but in everyday use they drive me nuts. For those not familiar with the Asian design aesthetic, it basically goes like this: More buttons + more blinking lights + more beeping noises = more better. Well, in the words of Stan Marsh, "I thought this was America!" It is, Stan, and this one is actually made in America too.

The controls are simple, just go from left to right. Set the mode, modify the default settings if you want, throw in some bonuses (like extra rinse), and press play. I did not really need to read the instructions to figure it out, and the silly noises can be turned off. Another nice feature is the design of the soap tray. The whole tray gets rinsed, and that prevents old soap/bleach/softener from building up.

A major reason for the increased efficiency of front loaders is the faster spin cycle that extracts more...



Maytag MHW6000XG 27" Front-Load Washer with 4.3 cu. ft. Capacity, 11 Cycles, IntelliTemp, IntelliFill, PowerWash Cycle, Allergen Cycle, Energy Star CEE Tier III Qualified and Built-In Water Heater: Cosmetallic