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The Maytag MHW8630HC is a powerful washer that lets you do laundry on your terms. It's 5.0-cu.-ft. drum can handle just about anything. Read More
While not the gentlest washer, its Normal and Heavy cycles have very strong cleaning performances and its Quick cycle finishes in 13 minutes. Read More
The Maytag MVW7232HW offers a massive 5.3-cu.-ft. drum and above-average cleaning. Read More
This front-loader is an above average performer across the board, with solid Normal and Delicates cycles, and an excellent Heavy Duty cycle. Read More
This Maytag model offers pretty average performance, but it comes with some impressive features and a 10-year warranty. Read More
With over a century of experience manufacturing washing machines, it's no surprise that Maytag is a go-to choice for shoppers hunting for a powerful washer. But even if you've already decided on the Maytag brand, you’ll still want to weigh the options and features to find the perfect Maytag model for your laundry room.
Below, we've collected the best Maytag washers available for purchase right now. Every Maytag washer we test in our labs has gone through the same exacting examination by our laundry experts, separating the wheat from the chaff. After testing several top-rated Maytag washers, our favorite is the Maytag MHW8630HC (available at Appliances Connection) because of its strong cleaning performance and speedy Quick cycle. But it isn’t the only Maytag that can make laundry day a breeze.
The Maytag MHW8630HC has all the features you could ever want.
Streamlined interface
Strong cleaning performance
Fast Quick cycle
HIgher than average wear and tear on Normal and Delicates cycles
Fast quick cycle
Offers 12 HR Fresh Spin
Low cost per wash
Extra Power offered no extra stain fighting
Built-in faucet
10-year warranty
Expensive
Low cleaning power for its price
Tough on clothes
Catches a lot of pet hair
Decent cleaning power
Slow-close lid and built-in faucet
Delicates cycle is rough
Spin cycle doesn't get out much water
Reviewed's past and present lab team tests appliances on an ongoing basis, generating a continually-evolving list of the best washing machines. We have an abundance of experience testing these products in the lab, but we also use them for our own laundry, noting what we do and don’t love. This helps us understand what to expect at each price point for these appliances, and helps us know which features are genuinely useful.
With all this in mind, you can feel confident that when we recommend a product, we're giving it our Reviewed stamp of approval, which means two things: firstly, this appliance performs well, and secondly, this appliance is easy to use. We're always reviewing new products, so stay tuned for our reviews and roundups of the latest products in laundry, refrigerators, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners.
We use a strip of AHAM-approved stains (which includes cocoa, sweat, pig’s blood, red wine, and oil) to see how much of each stain a washing machine can remove.
Every washing machine that comes into Reviewed’s labs gets put through the same testing regime, which addresses both performance and user-friendliness. Performance tests include:
• Stain removal — on a strip of AHAM-approved stains (which includes cocoa, sweat, pig’s blood, red wine, and oil), how much of each stain can this washing machine remove?
• Wear and tear — during a given cycle, how hard is the mechanical action of the washing machine on your clothes?
• Water retention — how much water does your washing machine spin out at the end of the cycle?
• Cycle time — how long is each washing machine cycle?
The best washers have solid stain removal abilities, do not damage your clothes, retain little water, and have short cycle times.
Beyond these performance tests, we also assess the usability of each washing machine, based on our experience, both during testing and during more casual use. (One perk of working at Reviewed is that there are plenty of laundry machines on premises!) Our main goal is to get the answer to one question: how easy is it to actually use this washing machine? This involves assessing the control panel, the door, the detergent dispenser, and any smart capabilities that are included.
By combining the performance data with our own observations, we can make solid recommendations for anyone looking for any type of washing machine at any price point.
Maytag (part of Whirlpool Corporation) is one of the oldest and best-recognized appliance brands in the U.S. Their history spans back to the late 19th/early 20th century, where Maytag, then run by F. L. Maytag, was one of the first businesses to start producing and improving upon the wooden tub washing machines.
Now, more than a hundred years later, the Maytag brand name is most commonly associated with its washing machines. Some brands have more front-load washers on the market, and while Maytag does play in that space, it largely holds true to its roots (and its loyal fans) by maintaining its focus on the traditional top-load market.
Maytag is also one of the brands that wears the coveted “Made in the USA” sticker. While very few appliances are truly made, from start to finish, in the USA anymore, the parts for Maytag washing machines are “designed, engineered, and assembled in the U.S.A.”
Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.
Jonathan Chan currently serves as the Lab Manager at Reviewed. If you clean with it, it's likely that Jon oversees its testing. Since joining the Reviewed in 2012, Jon has helped launch the company's efforts in reviewing laptops, vacuums, and outdoor gear. He thinks he's a pretty big deal. In the pursuit of data, he's plunged his hands into freezing cold water, consented to be literally dragged through the mud, and watched paint dry. Jon demands you have a nice day.
Julia is the Senior Scientist at Reviewed, which means that she oversees (and continually updates) the testing of products in Reviewed's core categories such as televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, and more. She also determines the testing methods and standards for Reviewed's "The Best Right Now" articles.
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Dave Ellerby is Reviewed's Chief Scientist and has a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds and a B.Sc. from the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years of experience designing tests and analyzing data.
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