MY 14 YEAR OLD MAYTAG WAS DONE AND SADLY, IT WAS LOSING A BEST FRIEND.  I NEVER THOUGHT IT COULD BE REPLACED.  THIS COMBO UNIT BEATS IT HANDS DOWN!! AMAZINGLY QUIET, SIMPLE TO USE, THE WASHER'S TUB IS HUGE AND THE DRYER MORE THAN EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. VERY HAPPY GE OWNER :-)