Product review (1 stars): Maytag 4000 series 4.5 cu front load washer
I purchased what I thought was a reliable and trusted name-brand product from Menard's.  It started to make a horrible sound 13 months after date of purchase.  I am a single mom with college kids that are not living at home - not doing tons of wash per day.  After waiting 2 weeks for Maytag to send a repair person, I was told the ballbearings had gone out and the entire drum/bearings needed replacing.  It would be another 3 weeks before the parts and repair could be done.  I was also told by the repair man that "I've done a lot of these, their system is a poor design".  The good news - Maytag is going to cover the cost of the replacement drum (would have been more than the purchase price otherwise), although I still have to pay for labor.  The bad news - I worked a second job to save up money to replace my old Lady Kenmore (circa 25 yrs old) because I thought I should upgrade for a more efficient washer.
The only other good news:  I kept my Lady Kenmore to give to a family member who hadn't had time yet to pick it up.  Well, Lady Kenmore is back in my basement and working just fine......while I wait for Maytag to send parts.

If I knew then what I know now:  "If it ain't broke, don't replace it."  You will spend more time and energy on a "new" Maytag then it's worth.  Remember the old commercials with a bored Maytag repairman?  I imagine he is working his tail off these days.  Do NOT buy this machine!!!!!