Thank you Josh, I could respect the man if he compared the actual units in action. But he just has a weird fascination with agitators, he always touches them and says they are crap.
The only way you could truly tell the difference between these washers is to do a tear-down. Just because they have the same agitator doesn't mean the internals are the same. Do they both use the same vibration dampening? Is the mechanical control on the Maytag going to be more reliable than the digital selector on the other one? Do they use different quality pumps or the same? Is the warranty the same on both? Do they both have the same motors installed? Lots of unknowns here.
If you go up to the premium SQ you get a 7 year , not on the earlier models, On the maytag 10 year Motor etc. 5 year on all. But it costs 500 to 600 bills cheaper and has a better agittator and cleans clothes better. I have had both and they are both good machines.
That's freaking awesome! I'm almost debating getting an older used pair from a repair man who cleans & fixes them. Probably save $1,500 plus! Got an old used 80 series Kenmore washer & dryer 6 years ago & the dryer just broke tonight 😭
@@Mandy_39 I bought a used 1987 Maytag washer 5 years ago for $50. All I've had to do is change a hose clamp and tighten the tub springs other than that nothing. Everything comes out clean everytime in less than 30 minutes!
@@193322009 I actually got Speed Queen set, my old school dryer finally died. I couldn't be happier, they are both very nice & cleans super well! I was sick of the older ones ruining clothes lol.
Been there with Speed Queen done that. Was a great machine now someone else is enjoying them. I have that Amana you showed. Great washer for the last 7 months. We simply can't buy the quality that was a given just a couple of short decades ago...even Speed Queen.
I can remember back in the 1960's, every brand appliance marketed for the average consumer made back then would be considered industrial grade by today standards , even the outer steel cases were fairly thick metal that would not bow in like todays paper thin metal ,it had a porcelain finish that was hard to scratch and resisted rust better .
The porcelain finishes are the best. My mom’s whirlpool washer had one and she had it for 30 years. She just recently replaced it with a Maytag but it has a rather cheap looking stainless basin. It has a 5 year warranty so fingers crossed. We all know they don’t make ‘em like they used to.
My first washing machine when I moved out on my own was a Montgomery Ward by Norge from 1969. I picked it up off the curb with a “free” sign, and after I put a new belt on it worked perfectly. The timer started to stick after a couple years and it got replaced with a Whirlpool of the same design as in this video, which was a mistake because that Whirlpool had a failed transmission in five years.
@@dontmesswiththeman This Maytag "commercial" is nothing commercial about it. The only thing it has is a heavy duty cabinet and a 7 ribbed belt. Believe me, this thing will fail in real commercial use.
I have that Amana...it sucks. Does not clean the clothes and takes an hour to wash a load. I am going to buy a Maytag commercial. The Amana just swishes the clothes in a little bit of water. Will not clean my husband's work clothes to my standards.
This Machine you are showing is made on the commercial assembly line in Clyde, OH. It is designed to have a coin box to the right of the lid. It is meant to be in an apartment complex to be use by many people. It is built to be more robust.
@@jeremyferrufino6849 no, this guy knows exactly what he’s talking about, i sale and repair these machines. That “commercial “ Maytag has the same parts on the inside as the cheap Amana. If you want robust you better go with a Speed-queen.
@@moodyvol89 You are incorrect, this washer and dryer has commercial parts, heavy and better made parts than the standard whirlpool models. Searshometown has the best deal on these!
I needed a washer recently and was disappointed with the lack of difference between the external build quality of the Maytag commercial model vs. the standard ones. I decided on a Speedqueen classic washer and dryer. Everything is on backorder but I found a local dealer who sold me two brand new floor models for 699 and 649. They were a better deal than any models mentioned. The washer fills up to the top with tap cold , burning hot from the water heater, or two other temps in between and does a full load in 30 min flat. It reminds me of my mother's Maytag she bought in the early 70s. Great machines.
@@truthseeker1181 I can literally take the motor and transmission out of a Amana and put it in the commercial Maytag, they are made of the same plastic gears and actuators as the Amana is. I have a Maytag commercial on the floor for sale as we speak, I know what I am am talking about I work on them. The exterior cabinet is absolutely better but the working parts that make it wash and spin are the same junk that will maybe last five years if you go easy on it. The center seal will begin to leak in a a few years and destroy the center bearing I replace them constantly.
I’ve had this combo for nearly three years and it’s awesome. The motor and components are commercial grade, and the machines are built at the commercial facility.
The last Maytag washer that I bought, about three yeats ago, only lasted two years. Control board failure, flooded my laundry room. No help from Maytag, board costs more than washer was worth. Junk in my opinion. Plastic gears. Bought a Speed Queen. Happy so far...
To start with, the Maytag has a 10 year warranty, the Amana's is only three. According to reviewers who actually service the machines, the Maytag appears to be built with commercial grade parts, the Amana isn't, but you shot yourself in the foot at the open, when you said they both have the same agitator. They clearly don't, the Maytag's is one piece, the Amana is two. Maybe you should do a little research before casting aspersions.
The difference is in the build quality, horsepower, dual vs single action agitation, etc... many things! Take a couple hours to watch some RUclipsrs who actually listed ALL the info on the products not just pointed out obvious visuals on the machines! JS
No they both have dual action agitators but yes, watch Eugene on Lorain furniture and appliance he has an in depth review of both of them on his channel, there are internal differences on both of them
You didn't show the actual difference between the two, tip them both over and look at the build quality of the components underneath to find the differences.
@@appliance-insider I know you’re trying to be cute, but people who shop in this space know knobs and buttons aren’t what make a washer good or not. Your channel will benefit from a deeper understanding of the product. Many of your competitors already do this. Good luck 🍀.
@@oliverallen5324 actually it all does in actual commercial use!! Whirlpool has never been a commercial company. They’ve always built products as decent for the money consumer grade appliances.
Guess what for all that are keeping up with my saga on the Junk Maytag COMMERCIAL! This is the 6th trip out the repairman has come. It's been down since Mid-Feb (I received it in Mid October 2021). Still DEAD JUNK sitting in my garage. The last fiasco was to change out the door latch... Nope. Junk Junk Junk! The repairman is fed up and has been working with Maytag. 4 motherboards down. and everything else too! Don't buy!!!
You obviously don’t have a true Maytag Commercial , the Maytag Commercial does not have a motherboard . You have a model that says MCT or Maytag Commercial Technology, that is it a commercial model.
I'd like to see a component by component comparison between the two, including motor insulation rating, capacitor brand and rating, mil thickness of all coatings, transmission internals, bearing/bushing tolerances...something other than "they look similar ".
Yea I can tell you right now this uses a 1/2 horsepower motor, a welded stainless steel tub (versus a tub that is secured with rivets like other brands), and a 7 ribbed belt on the inside. The fasteners are also higher quality. These units are tested for two lifetimes, or 10 years for each lifetime if you will.
I prefer the washer s from 30 or 35 years ago....that lasted 20 years instead of this new junk that half way works right out the box, uses a sip of water and is ready for the dumpster in 3 or 4 years, pure garbage machines
except the Cadillac is going to break all the time with all of the crap they put into it, and the air ride or the vinyl top will rot. and parts are expensive to get and everything is complicated. and the Yugo is very simple and does not brake often and when it does it is easy to fix with cheap parts. so in this case the cheaper one is better.
@@WalterKnox Actually the Yugo is worse because they broke down all the time and parts are difficult to find for them. There’s a reason why the Yugo was one of the worst cars ever made.
@@louismarquez5346 they did not break down all the time when they were taken care of. they were basically a fiat 127. They had a timing belt that had to be changed about every 40,000 miles or the engine would blow up, which nobody seemed to want to do, so the valves would hit the piston and bye bye engine, other than that they did not have any major issues, and that is not even a major issue, it is just a lack of maintenance that is something most cars don't have to have done so often. now as far as parts go, they are hard to find now because it is a car that nobody has anymore from the 80s, but they are still out there, and many fiat 127 parts are interchangeable with little or no modification. other than that it was not a bad car, it was just an extremely cheap car that was not pretending to be anything else.
The only difference between the two Whirlpool built washers is the quality of the cabinets. They are both Vertical Modular Washers (VMW) All of the internal components are the same, including the control boards. The commercial unit comes with an extended warranty. If you purchase the residential model and an extended warranty, they will be close to the same price. Unless your lucky, you will be visited by a repair man in about 3 years. The lid lock will fail, the actuator will need to be replaced, and eventually the gear case will leak oil. Use a surge protector to save the control board. They don't build then the way they use to.
We have that cheap Amana set and both the washer and drier *SUCK* - The washer takes forever to do a load and *DOES NOT* get things as clean as the 20 year old Maytag washer it replaced. The drier gets about as warm as a hand-held hair drier and usually takes two cycles to get a load dry. Very disappointed with that stuff. Now the reason the basket pivots inside most washers these days is for load imbalance detection and damage protection during the spin cycle. Even the commercial stuff has it. The motor and transmission are mounted to the frame that floats and pivots, increasing lifespan. We're considering upgrading to the Maytag stuff this weekend after seeing videos by other owners who are very satisfied.
I bought two commercial Maytag washers and took them both back. One for metal ticking noise during spin and the other for clunking noise during wash. Both were junk. Bought a speed queen TC top load model (the only one with the traditional wash cycle) and all’s great!
If you really wanted to do a comparison, you would purchase one of the Maytag commercial washers instead of just going into a home center and playing with the machines on display. I have sold over 60 Maytag MVWP575GW washers in the past five years And to be honest I had three of them that needed to have minor service, but they were covered by Maytag‘s five year unconditional warranty. The machine is completely different inside and out from your basic Whirlpool. First of all it has a heavier duty motor with steel pulleys instead of plastic. It has a heavy duty actuator, which is the control that switches from spin to agitate. It has a reinforced lid switch, the construction of the machine is completely different. The cabinet is actually the same cabinet that is used on their heavy duty front load washers, which is completely reinforced with steel 6 inches all the way around on the bottom and top. If you want to do a comparison, do a comparison with a speed queen See what washer washes better speed queen has an antiquated agitator that they’ve been using for the past 40 years the Maytag has a patented dual action agitator which rotates the clothes down to the bottom, where the washing action takes place. The Maytag spins faster, is quieter, and has a larger basket. I do sell speed queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, G E, and other brands. The Maytag, true commercial is the most dependable washer out there today, ask anyone who owns one.
Maybe the 10 year limited warranty and the 5 year bumper to bumper coverage plus a 1/2 hp motor plus the fact that it's built on the same exact assembly as the coin-op commercial washers i.e using alot of the same parts makes this washer last longer cost more!
There is no 5 year bumper to bumper warranty, at least not from Maytag. after the first year ALL parts except drum and motor and all labor are borne by the customer. 10 year on the drum and motor (labor not included).
No one talking about those darn vertical suspension rods that wear out and make the wash out of balance. They added a damper and they supposedly are a bit better on the commercial unit
I have seen a video of a transmission disassembled from this washing machine. It’s very cheaply made. I doubt it’s much better than the residential version. They could certainly do better for all that money.
The difference is the name on the machine. When customers sees "Maytag" and the way it looks visually and then they see "Amana" a less well known name and they see how simple and unpretentious it looks with only plain black lettering and simple white background the customer is going to assume it's an inferior machine or of cheap quality.The customer believes that the Maytag machine is a better quality machine just by looking at the front panel.
Here's 2 links to Lorain Furniture owner critique of the Maytag Commercial Washer and Dryer. Opens the cover to washing machine. My understanding is that Maytag Commercial is built in America at different location from other Whirlpool and Maytag. Please listen to the reviews below and check out his additional reviews and demonstration on the model. From your video description, he also reviewed and demonstrates the current models of Speed Queen. Note, in one of his reviews which I can't remember which one, possibly on the Maytag Commercial, he points out a difference in Lowe's warranty. Reviewed Maytag Washer: ruclips.net/video/6o65SlYJWbA/видео.html Reviewed Maytag Dryer: ruclips.net/video/qJTyPo93UsE/видео.html
It has a heavy duty actuator, half horsepower motor, 60 mico feral capacitor, and a heavy duty steel pulley and a 7 rip belt and I think it has a heavy duty solenoid switch.
It's hard to say for sure unless we were to strip it down limb for limb, but my belief is not a whole lot. For one the console on the "commercial" is made out of metal instead of plastic like the Amana. I believe some parts are slightly reanforced. But other than that this really doesn't compare much to a real commercial washer this is simply a beefed up residential unit marketed as "commercial"
Absolutely. Back in the day there was Maytag and Maytag performa as you know. Great machines, but I certainly wouldn’t put a Norge based Performa or Atlantis into commercial service. In fact I’ve whiteness’d that and it didn’t last long! I feel the same way about whirlpool trying to be commercial. I remember the old belt drive Whirlpools when they tried to do that and it wasn’t pretty for the Laundromat owner that chose this route!
You obviously haven't seen the type of fasteners used and the gauge of the metal used as well. This unit is a welded stainless steel tub where as other brands use rivets to secure their tubs.
I had to use my friend's dryer tonight cuz mine died. Fancy Whirpools. She had put a load in right before I came down there. My medium sized load if that took 1 freaking hour to dry. That load in the washer, was still washing when I left lol. No way I'm buying something that takes over an hour for 1 load!! Problem is it seems like everything sucks these days!
Mine died first wash. Maytag wouldn’t take it back. Wanted me to wait 3 weeks for service and then would order parts. Luckily local shop let me exchange with sq tc5. Never again Maytag
@@oliverallen5324 there’s only choice actually and that’s SQ. Maytag under whirlpool is not even remotely comparable to the industrial quality of Maytag’s from yesteryear! You need a transmission to hold up under daily use in a commercial situation for top loaders.. I don’t care how overbuilt these Maytag’s are they won’t last in a laundromat and they are pushing it currently in some!
Curious. Are you a dealer or consumer looking at washers? On a side note, why is the Maytag Commercial Dryer shorter than the matching washer? Love my TC5 Speed Queen. Curious if government regulations will get more strict, and force the TC5 to be retired.
It's the same height (body vs body), but the plastic feet for the dryer are not installed in store where as the washer has the metal feet which are pre-installed
@@stealeyfpv9003 I saw that in other videos that you can raise the height. If other manufacturers make their washer dryer same height I don’t know why Maytag doesn’t do it either. Sounds like another cost cutting result. Just because of this I wouldn’t buy it. Hard enough to get a appliance delivery installer to level the washer, let alone having them try to make the dryer the same height. Just seems hilarious to me. I’d love to hear a great reason from Maytag on why
@@Dr_ITguy337 I suspect with the weight of the dryer being quite a bit less than the washer they feel like they can use the plastic stands/legs instead of the metal ones. I happened to be in a Lowes picking up paint today, had some time to nose around while it was being mixed and sure enough the plastic legs for the dryer were sitting inside the drum with the dryer body sitting flat on the ground. The washer had the metal legs spun about halfway up the threads so the "matching" units looked really out of place at such different levels sitting next to each other.
Whirlpool/Maytag same concept, mechanicaly wise, commercial for the warranty period included in price, the word warranty does not equal to quality , most parts in one fits the other, interchangeable parts, have a good look at energy consumption, do your homework,
I'd love to one day put this unit and a Speed Queen up against each other and see who comes out on top. Starting with price point, features, and actual wash quality. We can also get into the mechanics. We deserve a real review brother. I'd like to see this versus the Speed Queen TR3.
there is a video on it, maytag better agitator and cleans clothes better, put a yellow shirt at top and watch Maytag work compared to speed quenn. on RUclips
It has a much larger motor, stainless basket, larger belts and heavier gauge steel. All the components on the Maytag are beefier. Look at the weight difference between the 2 you are comparing.
I bought Maytag commercial for many of the features you note …..Question to you - have you had a problem with your Maytag…..I purchased mvwp575gw in Jan 2022….small water leak at bottom left hand side of unit …all hoses including drain hose are dry …looks like parts are covered in year one but labour is not ….on hold for a while now waiting for an operator so I can have someone come over to the house to look at it….My last Maytag didn’t have any sign of water until year 33 ……I guess they don’t make ‘em like they used to - seems to be common in many products these days
Not sure but I have the Amana on now for 3 years no issues uses water cloths go in dirty come out clean. Had a front loader hated everything about it. Cloths and towels did not smell clean. 1st run threw the Amana stuff smelled and came out clean. Who would have thought you need water to clean cloths. But I have wounder the same thing my self.
I ordered this Maytag commerical washer, will be getting it tomorrow or next week. Since I am buying mine from an indpendent Appliance retailer, and not a big box store, I get 5 years parts & labor warranty. I went with the Maytag over the SpeedQueen TC5000, because of the dual agitator doing a better job at clothes turnover. If the SpeedQueen had a dual action agitator I would have got it instead. This commerical grade Maytag is supposedly assembled on the same production line that their commerical washers are assembled on.
Did exact same thing you just did. Put a deposit on both and will pay rest upon delivery. However, the model in this review is the MVWP576KW . I believe that is the model number assigned to the big box store units. I, like you, purchased mine from a small independent hometown retailer appliance store. The model I bought is the MVWP575GW , which is the model number made for the independent retailers. It comes with a complete 5 year parts and labor onsite warranty, and a 10 year limited total warranty. The MVWP576KW model which you get at big box stores has only a 1 year complete parts and labor warranty and 10 year limited total warranty. If you want more warranty for that model ( its the same machine just different number ) you have to get a big box store extended warranty. So it was a no brainer for me. Anything goes wrong with it my local store guys will come to my residence and repair or replace anything that goes wrong with it for 5 full years. Try that with a big box store. Good luck.
@@Mike-up6go In my case, the new machine with sales tax and home delivery came to about $890. Costco and Lowes has the same machine with a 2 year parts and labor warranty for $949 not including sales tax.
@@BrewPub Ended up paying $795 each for washer and matching dryer ( electric) Was also told the 575 model with 5 year warranty are only sold at independent dealers that also sell Speed Queen models. So I am thinking Maytag gives extra warranty on these to directly compete with the SQ washers.
The maytag has a dual action agitator which dramatically improves turnover, even over the speed Queen which improves cleaning. Also, you can't tell anything by tapping the front of a washer. The transmission and motor are commercial quality, similar to the old maytag dependable care models which lasted at least 20 years. For maytag, this is a step in the right direction.
I looked at the Maytag one and that Amana washer. There was no comparison. You can tell by the metal of the sides and doors for one. The Amana was MUCH MUCH lighter. The Maytab basket was stainless steel as opposed to porcelin for the Amana. The Maytag has a far better motor. Yeah you can save money and maybe it would be ok. And the Speed Queen maybe that is better? But I paid $899 for the Maytag and the Speed Queen was like 1100. Only time will tell. Now my last washer was a low budget Whirlpool and that lasted over 25 years! The ONLY time it broke (before it's demise) was the FIRST load I ran. It had a kinked hose that caused problems. Once fixed it worked like a champ. Nothing similiar out there now. I was looking at 600 Whirlpools and then I saw this for 300 more. Not that much more. Now my dead Whirlpool I bought for 230 bucks....25-30 years ago! He was a good washer. But nothing lasts forever, sorry Whirlpool!
5 yr warranty 10 years on motor. I left lowes they wanted 200 for a three year warranty. I brought both May tags for 1600 no additional warranty needed. The same warranty for a Amanda was 2000 bucks for 3 yrs. No guarantees on parts which do fail on Wirlpool, Amanda etc. Do your Homework STAY AWAY FROM BIG BOX STORE .
Well the real question is what's inside of the machine. Not looking at the cosmetics of the machine. I would think that the transmission of the Maytag commercial is more rugged and can with stand heavier loads than the speed queen. The Speed queen if you look at the insides the motor and transmission the MayTag would be built more heavy duty. I rather have an ugly machine but built like a solid brick shit house then some fancy pretty one that when you put a large load in you broke a plastic gear in the transmission.
I just bought a Maytag commercial washer and I regret it. After looking inside I realize it has the EXACT SAME INTERNALS as the six year old Whirlpool it replaced. What’s the difference? It’s all shit, it’s just shit with a longer warranty. I told my wife I’ll be looking for an old belt drive washer and selling this turd at a loss.
@@The4slacks yes it is a belt-drive washer, but the problem with this particular drive mechanism is the inherently weak transmission, and extra stress applied to it by the cog belt. One of the benefits of the V-belt on older style washing machines with a belt drive pump is that in addition to lessening the shock on the motor it also has the ability to slip if the drum is overloaded or for some reason can’t turn or agitate as easily as it should.
Being that Whirlpool makes Maytag washers, Whirlpool thinks that they can still convince people that they produce the same quality washer as the original Maytag company. It is obvious that this washer is of low quality and not worth the extra money. Whirlpool used to make good products but now they produce garbage
Speed queens suck! Yellow towel test proves that speed queen doesn't clean as good as maytag. However, Speed queen is built like German tanks. Take speed Queens durability with maytags true ol-school agitator and 5 year full parts and labor warranty and I'd pay 2000 for one.
I have a speed queen that I bought in 2011, 4 months after the 10 year warranty expired, the transmission gave up the ghost. They want $1,200 to fix it. Even speed queen is not what it used to be. So there goes their brand. Crazy what management does for a few extra short term dollars.
Good point you raise there.. It's funny because I was also at my local Lowes and I also saw this same set on display. Yes, your right, nowadays whether you buy a Whirlpool, Maytag, Maytag or Roper, they are essentially the same thing "under the hood" and the lights (electronics) seem to be in the same spot.. If you ask me what makes this washer worth the extra money they are charging, I would say that it's the only one sold in a big box store that is most reminiscent to the types of washers sold 10-15 years ago; It doesn't have the load sensing nonsense. It's the only one where it doesn't have the lid lock for ading aditional items (I do believe) it offers a more traditional wash style (2 piece dual action agitator with better rollover) and has a longer warranty. From what I've also heard, this model is produced in a different part of the plant where the rest of the Maytag commercial machines are made (if that even means anything as far as quality control**hint**) At the end of the day.. I truly think this model does offer more than what the rest offer (which justifies it's hefty price tag) however when compared to a Speed Queen, it is miles and miles away...
As a former owner of a Speed Queen I can say that Maytag will probably outwash the TC5 and turn over bigger loads easier. If I were a betting man I would say the new controls will not last nearly as long as the older mechanical timers and be more expensive to fix. Besides without a water level switch these new TC machines do nothing for me. The magic is gone.
Both these washers and the SQ have a small tub, 3.5 cu ft. I’m looking for a new machine but it won’t any of these 3. I want a machine with 4.5 - 5 cubic feet.
Bought this exact matched pair. The washer worked erratically, trying to wash clothes with no water. would shut off and would have to be unplugged to reset it. sometimes would not start. Even when it did, I went to work with stinky clothes. The friggin' agitator is attached to the tub for god's sake! Quit working all together after 3 months. The dryer didn't work out of the box. Pieces of junk. Almost 2 grand for the pair at the time I bought them. All of whirlpool's modern washers are shit. I snatched these out and got a used pair of Kenmore 90 series washer and dryer temporarily. Will be looking for a pre 2017 Speed Queen 100% ELECRO-MECHANICAL washer. No smart washers for me! I prefer them big and stupid
I miss Westinghouse. Their top loading washers operated just like the older Mayan washers: Counter-clockwise spin-drain followed by a 25 second spray-rinse before the deep agitated rinse. Westinghouse also pioneerd the lid-lock during the spin only cycle.
It’s like buying a BMW and buying a KIA and comparing.. yeah it’s $450 cheaper but let’s see that number in 10 years Maytag might be a little noisier and the AMANDA was replaced and fixed 2 times so the Maytag will save you money long run. But don’t listen to me.. do whatever makes your wife happy cause that’s what really matters.. enjoy your evening !!
@@dianehaskins8640 two of my customers just got the TC5 one had problems with the control board the first week the other customer had the main tub bearing lockup in less than 1 year ! Man I tell you nothing is made very well anymore!
I am considering this machine for myself. It has the same VMW (vertical modular washer) design that all the Whirpool built top loaders have with a few exceptions: bigger start capacitor, bigger motor, different mode actuator, possibly different lid switch. I don't know if the gearcase is any stronger but it may be. Suspension is hanging spring rod as most all of the Whirlpool top loaders. Technician papers inside will tell the user how to troubleshoot the various error lights etc. Looks pretty easy to work on but for one thing if you have a leaky tub seal/bad tub bearing you have to replace the entire gearcase as those parts are not available separately. However it does seem to wash very well.
Someone else commented that they are prone to having the center seal leak by the shaft, which can destroy the center bearings. The 576 i believe is a 1 year parts and labor, the 575 has a 5 year
If it will wash like the old school, as in fast stroke back amd forth then yes. But if it does as the perfect wash that speed queen offers, or that amana you showed, Then no!!
I need a larger dryer. I dry more than two or three things at a time. Clothes need room to tumble and dry properly. Same for a washer. I want to put an actual load of laundry in and have water get between the clothes.
I do agree with you about the washer, it should be maybe a 3.8 or 4.3 cu ft for capacity. But the dryer is much a standard size. Dryers usually aren't bigger than 7.0 cu ft and that's for any brand.
The difference is is that the cabinets are thicker on Maytag than the Amana. Thicker sheet metal. Wasn't that apparent to you ? I have the Amana. Good machine for what it is.
Nope, there are definitely lots of mechanical differences compared to that Amanda. A welded stainless steel tub versus a riveted porcelain tub. A 7-ribbed belt versus a lower quality belt. This unit also has a 1/2 horsepower motor as well. Not too many Top Loaders these days can boast that.
@@jeromedavis8575 I'll be honest I'd have to physically see it and run it as well. But right off the bat, that 4.2 cu ft capacity is key. I think Maytag missed an opportunity by making their unit a 3.5 cu ft. I would even settle for a 3.8 cu ft if they made it. Not too mention GE's price point. I'll tell you right now, GE is gaining a lot of market cause of availability and making units that do what their supposed to do, nothing more nothing less.
So we are gonna stand here and act like everyone welds there stainless steel basket like Maytag? Most manufacturers use rivets. Not to mention better quality fasteners. Dude you need to actually let these units wash and compare them to the Speed Queen you have a boner for. Stop playing with the agitators like it's your johnson and actually give us a review!
This is a completely worthless "review" by someone unwilling or incapable of spending the time and effort to examine the machine's build quality and washing performance. As the saying goes...be silent and thought a fool or speak and remove all doubt.
Nothing about those are the same- The internals are COMPLETELY different...
Thank you Josh, I could respect the man if he compared the actual units in action. But he just has a weird fascination with agitators, he always touches them and says they are crap.
The only way you could truly tell the difference between these washers is to do a tear-down. Just because they have the same agitator doesn't mean the internals are the same. Do they both use the same vibration dampening? Is the mechanical control on the Maytag going to be more reliable than the digital selector on the other one? Do they use different quality pumps or the same? Is the warranty the same on both? Do they both have the same motors installed? Lots of unknowns here.
If you go up to the premium SQ you get a 7 year , not on the earlier models, On the maytag 10 year Motor etc. 5 year on all. But it costs 500 to 600 bills cheaper and has a better agittator and cleans clothes better. I have had both and they are both good machines.
I have the same Maytag washer and dryer as I had 36 years ago when I got married. Still working great!
That's freaking awesome! I'm almost debating getting an older used pair from a repair man who cleans & fixes them. Probably save $1,500 plus! Got an old used 80 series Kenmore washer & dryer 6 years ago & the dryer just broke tonight 😭
I have a new Maytag and I would rather take my clothes to the creek and wash them. It would be far less headache.
@@Mandy_39 I bought a used 1987 Maytag washer 5 years ago for $50. All I've had to do is change a hose clamp and tighten the tub springs other than that nothing. Everything comes out clean everytime in less than 30 minutes!
@@Mandy_39 Do it! Most older items area better than today's crap!
@@193322009 I actually got Speed Queen set, my old school dryer finally died. I couldn't be happier, they are both very nice & cleans super well! I was sick of the older ones ruining clothes lol.
Maytag commercial I owned for less than 3 years and it’s jacked up will not go into spin cycle, now it is making loud grinding noise
blown transmission
If Lowes sells it it's not commercial
Been there with Speed Queen done that. Was a great machine now someone else is enjoying them. I have that Amana you showed. Great washer for the last 7 months. We simply can't buy the quality that was a given just a couple of short decades ago...even Speed Queen.
I can remember back in the 1960's, every brand appliance marketed for the average consumer made back then would be considered industrial grade by today standards , even the outer steel cases were fairly thick metal that would not bow in like todays paper thin metal ,it had a porcelain finish that was hard to scratch and resisted rust better .
Good point
The porcelain finishes are the best. My mom’s whirlpool washer had one and she had it for 30 years. She just recently replaced it with a Maytag but it has a rather cheap looking stainless basin. It has a 5 year warranty so fingers crossed. We all know they don’t make ‘em like they used to.
@@Listen2me400 I've been there with my GE filter-flo?
My first washing machine when I moved out on my own was a Montgomery Ward by Norge from 1969. I picked it up off the curb with a “free” sign, and after I put a new belt on it worked perfectly. The timer started to stick after a couple years and it got replaced with a Whirlpool of the same design as in this video, which was a mistake because that Whirlpool had a failed transmission in five years.
@@dontmesswiththeman This Maytag "commercial" is nothing commercial about it. The only thing it has is a heavy duty cabinet and a 7 ribbed belt. Believe me, this thing will fail in real commercial use.
I have that Amana...it sucks. Does not clean the clothes and takes an hour to wash a load. I am going to buy a Maytag commercial. The Amana just swishes the clothes in a little bit of water. Will not clean my husband's work clothes to my standards.
This Machine you are showing is made on the commercial assembly line in Clyde, OH. It is designed to have a coin box to the right of the lid. It is meant to be in an apartment complex to be use by many people. It is built to be more robust.
Thank you! This guy doesn't know anything.
@@jeremyferrufino6849 no, this guy knows exactly what he’s talking about, i sale and repair these machines. That “commercial “ Maytag has the same parts on the inside as the cheap Amana. If you want robust you better go with a Speed-queen.
@@moodyvol89 You are incorrect, this washer and dryer has commercial parts, heavy and better made parts than the standard whirlpool models. Searshometown has the best deal on these!
I needed a washer recently and was disappointed with the lack of difference between the external build quality of the Maytag commercial model vs. the standard ones. I decided on a Speedqueen classic washer and dryer. Everything is on backorder but I found a local dealer who sold me two brand new floor models for 699 and 649. They were a better deal than any models mentioned. The washer fills up to the top with tap cold , burning hot from the water heater, or two other temps in between and does a full load in 30 min flat. It reminds me of my mother's Maytag she bought in the early 70s. Great machines.
@@truthseeker1181 I can literally take the motor and transmission out of a Amana and put it in the commercial Maytag, they are made of the same plastic gears and actuators as the Amana is. I have a Maytag commercial on the floor for sale as we speak, I know what I am am talking about I work on them. The exterior cabinet is absolutely better but the working parts that make it wash and spin are the same junk that will maybe last five years if you go easy on it. The center seal will begin to leak in a a few years and destroy the center bearing I replace them constantly.
The drum in the Maytag commercial is stainless steel and the motor and transmission along with internal components are commercial grade.
I’ve had this combo for nearly three years and it’s awesome. The motor and components are commercial grade, and the machines are built at the commercial facility.
The last Maytag washer that I bought, about three yeats ago, only lasted two years. Control board failure, flooded my laundry room. No help from Maytag, board costs more than washer was worth. Junk in my opinion. Plastic gears. Bought a Speed Queen. Happy so far...
@marcudpeebles8405: You sure can't go wrong with SPEED QUEEN with either the TC or the TR SERIES! GUARANTEED LONGEVITY!
To start with, the Maytag has a 10 year warranty, the Amana's is only three. According to reviewers who actually service the machines, the Maytag appears to be built with commercial grade parts, the Amana isn't, but you shot yourself in the foot at the open, when you said they both have the same agitator. They clearly don't, the Maytag's is one piece, the Amana is two. Maybe you should do a little research before casting aspersions.
The Maytag warranties are complete shit. They only cover the parts that never break and make you pay for labor.
The better built version model number ends in GW. Maybe this is the big box version ending in KW with a one year warranty.
The difference is in the build quality, horsepower, dual vs single action agitation, etc... many things! Take a couple hours to watch some RUclipsrs who actually listed ALL the info on the products not just pointed out obvious visuals on the machines! JS
No they both have dual action agitators but yes, watch Eugene on Lorain furniture and appliance he has an in depth review of both of them on his channel, there are internal differences on both of them
@@jhomrich89 Lorain appliance has some great videos.
direct drive makes all the difference.
You didn't show the actual difference between the two, tip them both over and look at the build quality of the components underneath to find the differences.
Good point, next time I am in Lowe's I will just set it over on the floor and start taking it apart
@@appliance-insider Let us know when you have that video uploaded!
@@appliance-insider I know you’re trying to be cute, but people who shop in this space know knobs and buttons aren’t what make a washer good or not. Your channel will benefit from a deeper understanding of the product. Many of your competitors already do this. Good luck 🍀.
@@oliverallen5324 actually it all does in actual commercial use!! Whirlpool has never been a commercial company. They’ve always built products as decent for the money consumer grade appliances.
@@appliance-insider As long as you use Kobalt branded tools, Lowes won't mind.
Guess what for all that are keeping up with my saga on the Junk Maytag COMMERCIAL! This is the 6th trip out the repairman has come. It's been down since Mid-Feb (I received it in Mid October 2021). Still DEAD JUNK sitting in my garage. The last fiasco was to change out the door latch... Nope. Junk Junk Junk! The repairman is fed up and has been working with Maytag. 4 motherboards down. and everything else too! Don't buy!!!
You obviously don’t have a true Maytag Commercial , the Maytag Commercial does not have a motherboard . You have a model that says MCT or Maytag Commercial Technology, that is it a commercial model.
@@user-se7ej5dw8h whatever as I’ve brought it to 3 houses and the machine tripped all three other houses breakers
@@user-se7ej5dw8h also had the model verified by Maytag
I'd like to see a component by component comparison between the two, including motor insulation rating, capacitor brand and rating, mil thickness of all coatings, transmission internals, bearing/bushing tolerances...something other than "they look similar ".
Yea I can tell you right now this uses a 1/2 horsepower motor, a welded stainless steel tub (versus a tub that is secured with rivets like other brands), and a 7 ribbed belt on the inside. The fasteners are also higher quality. These units are tested for two lifetimes, or 10 years for each lifetime if you will.
So would I.
I prefer the washer s from 30 or 35 years ago....that lasted 20 years instead of this new junk that half way works right out the box, uses a sip of water and is ready for the dumpster in 3 or 4 years, pure garbage machines
AMEN!
This video is like saying..... What's the difference between a Yugo and a Cadillac ... They both drive down the road.
except the Cadillac is going to break all the time with all of the crap they put into it, and the air ride or the vinyl top will rot. and parts are expensive to get and everything is complicated. and the Yugo is very simple and does not brake often and when it does it is easy to fix with cheap parts. so in this case the cheaper one is better.
@@WalterKnox you a damn lie
@@WalterKnox Actually the Yugo is worse because they broke down all the time and parts are difficult to find for them. There’s a reason why the Yugo was one of the worst cars ever made.
@@louismarquez5346 they did not break down all the time when they were taken care of. they were basically a fiat 127. They had a timing belt that had to be changed about every 40,000 miles or the engine would blow up, which nobody seemed to want to do, so the valves would hit the piston and bye bye engine, other than that they did not have any major issues, and that is not even a major issue, it is just a lack of maintenance that is something most cars don't have to have done so often. now as far as parts go, they are hard to find now because it is a car that nobody has anymore from the 80s, but they are still out there, and many fiat 127 parts are interchangeable with little or no modification. other than that it was not a bad car, it was just an extremely cheap car that was not pretending to be anything else.
The only difference between the two Whirlpool built washers is the quality of the cabinets. They are both Vertical Modular Washers (VMW) All of the internal components are the same, including the control boards. The commercial unit comes with an extended warranty. If you purchase the residential model and an extended warranty, they will be close to the same price. Unless your lucky, you will be visited by a repair man in about 3 years. The lid lock will fail, the actuator will need to be replaced, and eventually the gear case will leak oil. Use a surge protector to save the control board. They don't build then the way they use to.
One drum is welded the other is riveted.
We have that cheap Amana set and both the washer and drier *SUCK* - The washer takes forever to do a load and *DOES NOT* get things as clean as the 20 year old Maytag washer it replaced. The drier gets about as warm as a hand-held hair drier and usually takes two cycles to get a load dry. Very disappointed with that stuff. Now the reason the basket pivots inside most washers these days is for load imbalance detection and damage protection during the spin cycle. Even the commercial stuff has it. The motor and transmission are mounted to the frame that floats and pivots, increasing lifespan. We're considering upgrading to the Maytag stuff this weekend after seeing videos by other owners who are very satisfied.
I bought two commercial Maytag washers and took them both back. One for metal ticking noise during spin and the other for clunking noise during wash. Both were junk. Bought a speed queen TC top load model (the only one with the traditional wash cycle) and all’s great!
where did you buy your speed queen lowes doesnt have it nor home depot....thank you in advance!🙂
@@rebeccarobles1559 You can buy them from high end appliance stores. Search the Internet for Speed Queen dealers in your area.
@@cartm0nme thank you so much!😃
If you really wanted to do a comparison, you would purchase one of the Maytag commercial washers instead of just going into a home center and playing with the machines on display. I have sold over 60 Maytag MVWP575GW washers in the past five years And to be honest I had three of them that needed to have minor service, but they were covered by Maytag‘s five year unconditional warranty. The machine is completely different inside and out from your basic Whirlpool. First of all it has a heavier duty motor with steel pulleys instead of plastic. It has a heavy duty actuator, which is the control that switches from spin to agitate. It has a reinforced lid switch, the construction of the machine is completely different. The cabinet is actually the same cabinet that is used on their heavy duty front load washers, which is completely reinforced with steel 6 inches all the way around on the bottom and top. If you want to do a comparison, do a comparison with a speed queen See what washer washes better speed queen has an antiquated agitator that they’ve been using for the past 40 years the Maytag has a patented dual action agitator which rotates the clothes down to the bottom, where the washing action takes place. The Maytag spins faster, is quieter, and has a larger basket. I do sell speed queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, G E, and other brands. The Maytag, true commercial is the most dependable washer out there today, ask anyone who owns one.
Where is this 5 year warranty? All of my warranty info says 1 year after that I pay for parts and labor
Maybe the 10 year limited warranty and the 5 year bumper to bumper coverage plus a 1/2 hp motor plus the fact that it's built on the same exact assembly as the coin-op commercial washers i.e using alot of the same parts makes this washer last longer cost more!
There is no 5 year bumper to bumper warranty, at least not from Maytag. after the first year ALL parts except drum and motor and all labor are borne by the customer. 10 year on the drum and motor (labor not included).
No one talking about those darn vertical suspension rods that wear out and make the wash out of balance. They added a damper and they supposedly are a bit better on the commercial unit
It didn't sound sturdy because the panel wasn't secured LOL
I have seen a video of a transmission disassembled from this washing machine. It’s very cheaply made. I doubt it’s much better than the residential version. They could certainly do better for all that money.
exactly
1 Horsepower motor vs 1/4 horsepower. Rubber stabilizers inside the tub, mechanical relay to control the motor. Yeah, its built a lot heavier duty.
Maytag is whirlpool
The difference is the name on the machine. When customers sees "Maytag" and the way it looks visually and then they see "Amana" a less well known name and they see how simple and unpretentious it looks with only plain black lettering and simple white background the customer is going to assume it's an inferior machine or of cheap quality.The customer believes that the Maytag machine is a better quality machine just by looking at the front panel.
Here's 2 links to Lorain Furniture owner critique of the Maytag Commercial Washer and Dryer. Opens the cover to washing machine. My understanding is that Maytag Commercial is built in America at different location from other Whirlpool and Maytag. Please listen to the reviews below and check out his additional reviews and demonstration on the model. From your video description, he also reviewed and demonstrates the current models of Speed Queen. Note, in one of his reviews which I can't remember which one, possibly on the Maytag Commercial, he points out a difference in Lowe's warranty.
Reviewed Maytag Washer:
ruclips.net/video/6o65SlYJWbA/видео.html
Reviewed Maytag Dryer:
ruclips.net/video/qJTyPo93UsE/видео.html
It has a heavy duty actuator, half horsepower motor, 60 mico feral capacitor, and a heavy duty steel pulley and a 7 rip belt and I think it has a heavy duty solenoid switch.
It's hard to say for sure unless we were to strip it down limb for limb, but my belief is not a whole lot. For one the console on the "commercial" is made out of metal instead of plastic like the Amana. I believe some parts are slightly reanforced. But other than that this really doesn't compare much to a real commercial washer this is simply a beefed up residential unit marketed as "commercial"
Absolutely. Back in the day there was Maytag and Maytag performa as you know. Great machines, but I certainly wouldn’t put a Norge based Performa or Atlantis into commercial service. In fact I’ve whiteness’d that and it didn’t last long!
I feel the same way about whirlpool trying to be commercial. I remember the old belt drive Whirlpools when they tried to do that and it wasn’t pretty for the Laundromat owner that chose this route!
You obviously haven't seen the type of fasteners used and the gauge of the metal used as well. This unit is a welded stainless steel tub where as other brands use rivets to secure their tubs.
@@Channel-cm7yc Doesn't the Speed Queen Perfect Wash have a 7 ribbed belt compared to the Maytag Commercial?
I go for the agitator. I like my washing fast with lots of water turbulance.
I had to use my friend's dryer tonight cuz mine died. Fancy Whirpools. She had put a load in right before I came down there. My medium sized load if that took 1 freaking hour to dry. That load in the washer, was still washing when I left lol. No way I'm buying something that takes over an hour for 1 load!! Problem is it seems like everything sucks these days!
Same!
Mine died first wash. Maytag wouldn’t take it back. Wanted me to wait 3 weeks for service and then would order parts. Luckily local shop let me exchange with sq tc5. Never again Maytag
Surprised to hear that! Speed Queen and Maytag commercial seem to be the only real choices.
@@oliverallen5324 there’s only choice actually and that’s SQ. Maytag under whirlpool is not even remotely comparable to the industrial quality of Maytag’s from yesteryear! You need a transmission to hold up under daily use in a commercial situation for top loaders.. I don’t care how overbuilt these Maytag’s are they won’t last in a laundromat and they are pushing it currently in some!
I doubt it, must be an exaggeration.
@@jeremyferrufino6849 no it’s not an exaggeration. I have backup docs if you’d like to see them
@FATWONTON lol I won't bother you that much. I do have a question tho, do you thing the Speed Queen TR3 is a better product?
Curious. Are you a dealer or consumer looking at washers?
On a side note, why is the Maytag Commercial Dryer shorter than the matching washer? Love my TC5 Speed Queen. Curious if government regulations will get more strict, and force the TC5 to be retired.
Good point about the shorter dryer...
It's the same height (body vs body), but the plastic feet for the dryer are not installed in store where as the washer has the metal feet which are pre-installed
@@stealeyfpv9003 I saw that in other videos that you can raise the height. If other manufacturers make their washer dryer same height I don’t know why Maytag doesn’t do it either. Sounds like another cost cutting result. Just because of this I wouldn’t buy it. Hard enough to get a appliance delivery installer to level the washer, let alone having them try to make the dryer the same height. Just seems hilarious to me. I’d love to hear a great reason from Maytag on why
@@Dr_ITguy337 I suspect with the weight of the dryer being quite a bit less than the washer they feel like they can use the plastic stands/legs instead of the metal ones. I happened to be in a Lowes picking up paint today, had some time to nose around while it was being mixed and sure enough the plastic legs for the dryer were sitting inside the drum with the dryer body sitting flat on the ground. The washer had the metal legs spun about halfway up the threads so the "matching" units looked really out of place at such different levels sitting next to each other.
Whirlpool/Maytag same concept, mechanicaly wise, commercial for the warranty period included in price, the word warranty does not equal to quality , most parts in one fits the other, interchangeable parts, have a good look at energy consumption, do your homework,
I'd love to one day put this unit and a Speed Queen up against each other and see who comes out on top.
Starting with price point, features, and actual wash quality. We can also get into the mechanics. We deserve a real review brother. I'd like to see this versus the Speed Queen TR3.
there is a video on it, maytag better agitator and cleans clothes better, put a yellow shirt at top and watch Maytag work compared to speed quenn. on RUclips
Someone compared both washers on RUclips and the maytag had better agitation
What's the difference? Warranty and the inner components and the workmanship.
I see no difference between the two washers. I like both washers actually and they look like great machines (if you take good care of them properly).
It has a much larger motor, stainless basket, larger belts and heavier gauge steel. All the components on the Maytag are beefier. Look at the weight difference between the 2 you are comparing.
I bought Maytag commercial for many of the features you note …..Question to you - have you had a problem with your Maytag…..I purchased mvwp575gw in Jan 2022….small water leak at bottom left hand side of unit …all hoses including drain hose are dry …looks like parts are covered in year one but labour is not ….on hold for a while now waiting for an operator so I can have someone come over to the house to look at it….My last Maytag didn’t have any sign of water until year 33 ……I guess they don’t make ‘em like they used to - seems to be common in many products these days
@@antoniobiancofiore2396 according to another commenter, the center seal will leak on these Maytag’s and destroy the center bearing
So you wiggle the agitator and conclude they are the same machine? You cant compare those two machines, they are totally different.
Not sure but I have the Amana on now for 3 years no issues uses water cloths go in dirty come out clean. Had a front loader hated everything about it. Cloths and towels did not smell clean. 1st run threw the Amana stuff smelled and came out clean. Who would have thought you need water to clean cloths. But I have wounder the same thing my self.
I have an Amana top loader currently. Been a great washer the last 9 1/2 months . It's nice to be able to use water when you want it .
His point is like comparing 2 GMC Sierra 2500HD (one diesel the other gas) and bringing up a price point because they look similar
I ordered this Maytag commerical washer, will be getting it tomorrow or next week. Since I am buying mine from an indpendent Appliance retailer, and not a big box store, I get 5 years parts & labor warranty.
I went with the Maytag over the SpeedQueen TC5000, because of the dual agitator doing a better job at clothes turnover. If the SpeedQueen had a dual action agitator I would have got it instead.
This commerical grade Maytag is supposedly assembled on the same production line that their commerical washers are assembled on.
This is exactly what needs to be discussed more thoroughly not the nonsense in the video
Did exact same thing you just did. Put a deposit on both and will pay rest upon delivery. However, the model in this review is the MVWP576KW . I believe that is the model number assigned to the big box store units. I, like you, purchased mine from a small independent hometown retailer appliance store. The model I bought is the MVWP575GW , which is the model number made for the independent retailers. It comes with a complete 5 year parts and labor onsite warranty, and a 10 year limited total warranty. The MVWP576KW model which you get at big box stores has only a 1 year complete parts and labor warranty and 10 year limited total warranty. If you want more warranty for that model ( its the same machine just different number ) you have to get a big box store extended warranty. So it was a no brainer for me. Anything goes wrong with it my local store guys will come to my residence and repair or replace anything that goes wrong with it for 5 full years. Try that with a big box store. Good luck.
@@Mike-up6go In my case, the new machine with sales tax and home delivery came to about $890. Costco and Lowes has the same machine with a 2 year parts and labor warranty for $949 not including sales tax.
@@BrewPub Ended up paying $795 each for washer and matching dryer ( electric) Was also told the 575 model with 5 year warranty are only sold at independent dealers that also sell Speed Queen models. So I am thinking Maytag gives extra warranty on these to directly compete with the SQ washers.
@@Mike-up6go if Lowe’s and such sold the Maytag units with a 5 yr warranty, they couldn’t sell the extended warranties where they make money.
Where can we get a Maytag dish washer?
The difference is it is a WAY better wash action because the belt changes faster imo and is way more reliable
The maytag has a dual action agitator which dramatically improves turnover, even over the speed Queen which improves cleaning. Also, you can't tell anything by tapping the front of a washer. The transmission and motor are commercial quality, similar to the old maytag dependable care models which lasted at least 20 years. For maytag, this is a step in the right direction.
I looked at the Maytag one and that Amana washer. There was no comparison. You can tell by the metal of the sides and doors for one. The Amana was MUCH MUCH lighter. The Maytab basket was stainless steel as opposed to porcelin for the Amana. The Maytag has a far better motor. Yeah you can save money and maybe it would be ok. And the Speed Queen maybe that is better? But I paid $899 for the Maytag and the Speed Queen was like 1100. Only time will tell. Now my last washer was a low budget Whirlpool and that lasted over 25 years! The ONLY time it broke (before it's demise) was the FIRST load I ran. It had a kinked hose that caused problems. Once fixed it worked like a champ. Nothing similiar out there now. I was looking at 600 Whirlpools and then I saw this for 300 more. Not that much more. Now my dead Whirlpool I bought for 230 bucks....25-30 years ago! He was a good washer. But nothing lasts forever, sorry Whirlpool!
5 yr warranty 10 years on motor. I left lowes they wanted 200 for a three year warranty. I brought both May tags for 1600 no additional warranty needed. The same warranty for a Amanda was 2000 bucks for 3 yrs. No guarantees on parts which do fail on Wirlpool, Amanda etc. Do your Homework STAY AWAY FROM BIG BOX STORE .
Well the real question is what's inside of the machine. Not looking at the cosmetics of the machine. I would think that the transmission of the Maytag commercial is more rugged and can with stand heavier loads than the speed queen. The Speed queen if you look at the insides the motor and transmission the MayTag would be built more heavy duty. I rather have an ugly machine but built like a solid brick shit house then some fancy pretty one that when you put a large load in you broke a plastic gear in the transmission.
I just bought a Maytag commercial washer and I regret it. After looking inside I realize it has the EXACT SAME INTERNALS as the six year old Whirlpool it replaced. What’s the difference? It’s all shit, it’s just shit with a longer warranty. I told my wife I’ll be looking for an old belt drive washer and selling this turd at a loss.
it is a belt drive washer, with ribbed belt....too many people slinging bs for their benefit
@@The4slacks yes it is a belt-drive washer, but the problem with this particular drive mechanism is the inherently weak transmission, and extra stress applied to it by the cog belt. One of the benefits of the V-belt on older style washing machines with a belt drive pump is that in addition to lessening the shock on the motor it also has the ability to slip if the drum is overloaded or for some reason can’t turn or agitate as easily as it should.
@@dontmesswiththeman Get a Speed Queen Classic pair.
They are not the same, the Maytag has dual action agitations, a stronger motor and heavy duty bearings.
Being that Whirlpool makes Maytag washers, Whirlpool thinks that they can still convince people that they produce the same quality washer as the original Maytag company. It is obvious that this washer is of low quality and not worth the extra money. Whirlpool used to make good products but now they produce garbage
So you actually gonna tell me brands like LG and Samsung make a great TL? Is this a troll comment?
obvious huh?
Speed queens suck! Yellow towel test proves that speed queen doesn't clean as good as maytag. However, Speed queen is built like German tanks. Take speed Queens durability with maytags true ol-school agitator and 5 year full parts and labor warranty and I'd pay 2000 for one.
I have a speed queen that I bought in 2011, 4 months after the 10 year warranty expired, the transmission gave up the ghost. They want $1,200 to fix it. Even speed queen is not what it used to be. So there goes their brand. Crazy what management does for a few extra short term dollars.
A broken in TC5 that does not index it's tub as much washes great, has decent turnover
Good point you raise there.. It's funny because I was also at my local Lowes and I also saw this same set on display. Yes, your right, nowadays whether you buy a Whirlpool, Maytag, Maytag or Roper, they are essentially the same thing "under the hood" and the lights (electronics) seem to be in the same spot.. If you ask me what makes this washer worth the extra money they are charging, I would say that it's the only one sold in a big box store that is most reminiscent to the types of washers sold 10-15 years ago; It doesn't have the load sensing nonsense. It's the only one where it doesn't have the lid lock for ading aditional items (I do believe) it offers a more traditional wash style (2 piece dual action agitator with better rollover) and has a longer warranty. From what I've also heard, this model is produced in a different part of the plant where the rest of the Maytag commercial machines are made (if that even means anything as far as quality control**hint**) At the end of the day.. I truly think this model does offer more than what the rest offer (which justifies it's hefty price tag) however when compared to a Speed Queen, it is miles and miles away...
It does seem to be more durable at certain points... And the warranty should be worth a little bit more ...
@@appliance-insider Exactly!
As a former owner of a Speed Queen I can say that Maytag will probably outwash the TC5 and turn over bigger loads easier.
If I were a betting man I would say the new controls will not last nearly as long as the older mechanical timers and be more expensive to fix.
Besides without a water level switch these new TC machines do nothing for me. The magic is gone.
@@appliance-insider I wonder how the new GE speed queen killer's wash action compares to these Maytags.
Both these washers and the SQ have a small tub, 3.5 cu ft. I’m looking for a new machine but it won’t any of these 3. I want a machine with 4.5 - 5 cubic feet.
Bought this exact matched pair. The washer worked erratically, trying to wash clothes with no water. would shut off and would have to be unplugged to reset it. sometimes would not start. Even when it did, I went to work with stinky clothes. The friggin' agitator is attached to the tub for god's sake! Quit working all together after 3 months. The dryer didn't work out of the box. Pieces of junk. Almost 2 grand for the pair at the time I bought them. All of whirlpool's modern washers are shit. I snatched these out and got a used pair of Kenmore 90 series washer and dryer temporarily. Will be looking for a pre 2017 Speed Queen 100% ELECRO-MECHANICAL washer. No smart washers for me! I prefer them big and stupid
You say that we all know Whirlpool owns Amana.
Whirlpool also owns Maytag😃
Maytag isn’t anything like it used to be.
I still prefer Speed Queen.
If only they were available right now...
They all SUCK!!! Best was Westinghouse. Washer lasted 20 and dryer 23 years. Only changed the thermostat once. God bless Westinghouse.
I miss Westinghouse. Their top loading washers operated just like the older Mayan washers: Counter-clockwise spin-drain followed by a 25 second spray-rinse before the deep agitated rinse. Westinghouse also pioneerd the lid-lock during the spin only cycle.
That's not the same agitator
Exactly the Maytag is a better quality dual action agitator.
Maybe better bearings, belt, motor and Stainless steel basket versus plastic?
It’s like buying a BMW and buying a KIA and comparing.. yeah it’s $450 cheaper but let’s see that number in 10 years Maytag might be a little noisier and the AMANDA was replaced and fixed 2 times so the Maytag will save you money long run. But don’t listen to me.. do whatever makes your wife happy cause that’s what really matters.. enjoy your evening !!
its junk, I work on them! This pile would not last 3 months in a commercial setting!
What do you recommend for an average household?
@@mlandkj8272 speed queen tc5
Thanks, this is the kind of comments we need, from people who repair trash
for a living and are honest to tell the truth.
@@nono-mk7jg Thank you I am strongly considering the TC5... Still have thoughts of buying a less expensive Whirlpool and hope it lasts over 5 years.
@@dianehaskins8640 two of my customers just got the TC5 one had problems with the control board the first week the other customer had the main tub bearing lockup in less than 1 year ! Man I tell you nothing is made very well anymore!
I’ll take the Maytag. Take a look at the internals of the Maytag and you’ll see.
I am considering this machine for myself. It has the same VMW (vertical modular washer) design that all the Whirpool built top loaders have with a few exceptions: bigger start capacitor, bigger motor, different mode actuator, possibly different lid switch. I don't know if the gearcase is any stronger but it may be. Suspension is hanging spring rod as most all of the Whirlpool top loaders. Technician papers inside will tell the user how to troubleshoot the various error lights etc. Looks pretty easy to work on but for one thing if you have a leaky tub seal/bad tub bearing you have to replace the entire gearcase as those parts are not available separately. However it does seem to wash very well.
Someone else commented that they are prone to having the center seal leak by the shaft, which can destroy the center bearings. The 576 i believe is a 1 year parts and labor, the 575 has a 5 year
I don’t see a difference. The price is the difference.
What makes this worth buying is how good they can wash your clothes compared to a speed queen
If it will wash like the old school, as in fast stroke back amd forth then yes. But if it does as the perfect wash that speed queen offers, or that amana you showed, Then no!!
I wish the speed queen had a better agitator.
I will stick with my front loaders...Never caused me an issue.
Ha!!!
No thanks. Once mine dies I am going back to a top loader old style. Front loaders suck.
@@rcfnc Just like everything they have their ups and downs. Mine, luckily hasn't been an issue, and really saves my wallet big time.
No mold issues ??
Ive had junk LG and Samsung with problems. Luckily I can do the work myself.
That Maytag weighs about 45lbs more than the average $500 top load agitator washing machine.
Actually it weighs 159 lbs. where as the average agitator Whirlpool is about 120-135 lbs.
clearly not the same agitator. not the same basket, motor, suspension controls. this video is full of misinformation
I need a larger dryer. I dry more than two or three things at a time. Clothes need room to tumble and dry properly. Same for a washer. I want to put an actual load of laundry in and have water get between the clothes.
I do agree with you about the washer, it should be maybe a 3.8 or 4.3 cu ft for capacity. But the dryer is much a standard size. Dryers usually aren't bigger than 7.0 cu ft and that's for any brand.
The motor genius
beefed up suspension
Simple. They're not commercial!
A Salesman told me that they are built with commercial components, but they are not commercial washers.
@@appliance-insider That guy is either misinformed, or an outright liar. If you see the inside of them, they are anything BUT commercial components.
@@Sharkie626 they are commercial speed queen is not commercial
@@Thedonsmoney25823 I think you got that backwards.
The difference is is that the cabinets are thicker on Maytag than the Amana. Thicker sheet metal. Wasn't that apparent to you ? I have the Amana. Good machine for what it is.
BuT iTs gOt a 1/2HP mOtOr AnD a ThIcKeR bElT
ok whirlpool, but you didn't change another crucial thing. The suspension. Lol
Even more than that needs changing as well.
@@Sharkie626 And so does the outer tub too! It should be steel! But no!
@@jeromedavis8575 Nothing wrong with a plastic outer tub. Just has to hold water and at least it won't rust.
@@patcola7335 You know, you do have a point. As long as it's sturdy like steel is, that's fine by me. I'm just partial to the steel tubs.
@@Sharkie626 What's "commercial" about this Maytag?
Cosmetic regurgitation of hanging suspension crap Speed Queen TC5 Classic Clean 👌
Next up tire kicking car review
It's just marketing! Nothing else!
Nope, there are definitely lots of mechanical differences compared to that Amanda. A welded stainless steel tub versus a riveted porcelain tub. A 7-ribbed belt versus a lower quality belt. This unit also has a 1/2 horsepower motor as well. Not too many Top Loaders these days can boast that.
@@jeremyferrufino6849 What about GE's answer to the 575 with their 525?
@@jeromedavis8575 I'd have to do more research. I'll let you know what I think.
I'm interested in GE's answer to Maytag and Speed Queen.
@@jeromedavis8575 I'll be honest I'd have to physically see it and run it as well. But right off the bat, that 4.2 cu ft capacity is key. I think Maytag missed an opportunity by making their unit a 3.5 cu ft. I would even settle for a 3.8 cu ft if they made it. Not too mention GE's price point. I'll tell you right now, GE is gaining a lot of market cause of availability and making units that do what their supposed to do, nothing more nothing less.
Warranty
I need to see the mechanicals behind the front cover. Then I can tell more about the actual quality. This is useless information.
Scammers
So we are gonna stand here and act like everyone welds there stainless steel basket like Maytag? Most manufacturers use rivets. Not to mention better quality fasteners. Dude you need to actually let these units wash and compare them to the Speed Queen you have a boner for. Stop playing with the agitators like it's your johnson and actually give us a review!
This is a completely worthless "review" by someone unwilling or incapable of spending the time and effort to examine the machine's build quality and washing performance. As the saying goes...be silent and thought a fool or speak and remove all doubt.
Plastic tub alluminium tub
you Westerners complain too much. we still use hand washing in my country
What is the difference? A 5 year bumper to bumper warranty , & a 10 Year motor warranty.