Question: how much water does a new maytag washer use?
Answer: Some agitator top-loaders still submerge dirty loads in water, with the least water efficient in our ratings using about 25 to 26 gallons to wash an average load. The Maytag MVWB765FW, $800, scored a Good in cleaning, and a Good in our water-efficiency tests, using 19 gallons to wash our load.