Product review (1 stars): So sad.....
DO NOT BUY MAYTAG!!!! We purchased our Maytag 4.5 cu ft front loader to replace a very old GE washer. I was so happy when I did the first few loads. Everything was so clean and almost dry after the spin cycle. Also, it saved a lot on water and electricity. Now, 10 short months later, I wish I could return it for my old GE washer.
First there was the airplane sound during the spin cycle, then there was the sound of something obviously broken. After calling Maytag and sitting on hold for a LONG time, they sent an authorized repair man over who said the whole unit holding the drum was broken. Of course he did not have the parts to repair it and we will have to wait at least one week before they can have the parts.
I spent almost $800 on this thing expecting it to last until I was an old woman. Now it seems that asking for another 5 years out of it is pushing my luck. I am glad that I did not have the ability to purchase the dryer at the same time. My old GE dryer is still hanging in there and when it finally breathes it's last breathe, it will NOT be replaced it with anything from Maytag.
I plan to push the case further with Maytag. MAYBE, if enough people complain, the will begin to issue a recall?? Yeah, I know, I am a dreamer.......
***AFTER 3 VISITS FROM THE REPAIR GUY, WE AT LEAST HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE USE OUT OF THIS WASHER. IT IS STILL RUNNING AND CLOTHES SEEM CLEAN. STILL LOUD AS THE DICKENS BUT THE LAST REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE DRUM AND DRUM ASSEMBLY SEEMED TO DO THE TRICK AS FAR AS FUNCTIONALITY. WE JOKE ABOUT HOW OUR OLD USED DRYER IS STILL BETTER THAN THIS WASHER THOUGH AND ARE MAKING PLANS TO REPLACE THIS WASHER WITH A TOP LOADER NOT MADE BY THIS COMPANY OR ANY AFFILIATES.  REALLY DISSAPOINTING.