Product review (1 stars): If I could give this machine 0 stars, I would.
This Maytag 2000 series front loading washer is a piece of JUNK. I am a single mom and I shelled out a good bit of money to get a nice washer and dryer -- my first set. I wish I had done my research before buying these. I never really liked it once I got it home. I thought it took entirely too long to wash a load of clothes that didn't smell very clean after they were washed. I dealt with it by purchasing the more expensive brand of detergent and used lots of fabric softener in the washer and dryer sheets in the dryer. After a while, I started noticing I had garments that had gray residue on them along with little holes after washing them. This was sickening because I certainly don't have the money to throw away clothes that were in great condition before WASHING them. I mean, really? Who would expect their washing machine to tear up their clothes?? I just took my chances every time I washed, hoping that this load would be lucky and not come out with torn-up clothing. I tried medium and small loads and it was really hit or miss as to when the washer would decide to eat my laundry. Then even after leaving the door open after washing a load and using the cleaning cycle, the smell of my clothing got worse than before. Again, I just dealt with it. So one day I notice water in the floor of my laundry room. After I did some investigating, I realized there was now a huge hole in the door seal of the washer. So now I can't wash anything at all unless I want clothes that still smell and a wet floor :( Maytag has no interest in fixing it unless I pay for a service call plus parts and labor. I've read reviews just like mine all over the internet. You'd think Maytag would do a recall and offer a fix for this faulty machine. It's so disappointing and really makes me sick to my stomach. My machine is not even 2 years old. Washing machines should last much, much longer. DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!