Product review (5 stars): Best Machines Ever Made
It is better than the Samsungs, LGs, Whirlpools. Why? It has select cycles that use more water, unlike any other washer out there. It gives you a way out if you feel like you could do with more water. All others try to be smart. They know consumers want more water but prefer to give that option in 4.7 cu ft models that cost way more, over $1100/-. For 3.6 cu ft machines, they use so less water that it seems they want to frustrate their customers. This is a belt system but then so are traditional top washers with agitators. The good thing is this uses a smaller belt. What's more the price difference between the best agitator (GE) and this is not more than $65/- So it was clear that Maytag 700XL was a rare bonanza.