Product review (5 stars): I love this washer
I love my new Maytag - seriously. I used to have a Kenmore, which had a good reputation but was nothing but problems for 10 years. This washer sounds different from others, because it's essentially a front-loader turned vertical. It's much quieter and easier on the clothes than a typical agitator-type. You have to follow the directions and leave the center of the washer clear of clothes, use the right settings, and especially use the detergent dispenser (don't just throw the detergent in there, because the washer mixes it with water and shoots it through the dispenser.) The clothes are much cleaner than with the old-style agitator. I'm never going back.