Product review (2 stars): Not how they used make Maytags
I purchased this washer in July 2013 to replace a 5 year old Maytag that I didn't want to move. I picked Maytag because they're known for their great quality. Boy am I disappointed. The washer seems to wash clothes well enough by it's so loud and there are so many specific instructions that you have to follow to keep it running well. I washed my King size duvet cover which took up 3/4 of the tub and it vibrated so badly that the top ting on the tub became scratched. I called for service and luckily because it's still under the one year manufacturer warranty, they replaced it for free. The repair man said that while this is America's best selling washer, you have to follow all the instructions specifically or you have to replace it in three year. The big rules of sorting fabrics by type so the sensors work properly, using the expensive washer cleaner monthly to keep the sensors working right, filling the tub no more than 2/3 full and keeping the lid open when not in use (again mold, etc. messes up the sensors. Also he said that underwear and socks have to be washed in a bag so they don't float up over the tub and block the sensors. The repairman recommended buying the extended warranty which I'm going to try to do in the near future.
Word to the wise, buy an inexpensive washer instead of one with temperamental sensors like this one. I have a feeling that my old Maytag will still be running when I go to replace this one.