When did Maytag start to go bad?

[goatfarmer]

It sounds like somebody isn't being truthful when they say that Maytag acts as a separate company that's independent even when owned by Whirlpool. I knew somebody was lying!

Can't believe everything ya read online.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Can't believe everything ya read online.

Well, I don't. If it hadn't been for Whirlpool, Maytag would've been worse off.

 

[retromen624]

Steve:

For some reason I cannot message you directly - have not been on here in years. I sent you an email that you provided years ago to me. I have a KitchenAid question in that email.

Thank you!

TW from Ohio

 

[Renso Brite]

- In 2003 these Atlantis beauties replaced a pair of late 70s GEs (GEs came with the house- I knew their age because weirdly this was the same pair my parents had). Atlantis washer was highly rated by Consumer Reports at the time. Washer lid switch failed in 2013. The clutch (?) failed in 2018 leading to hasta la vista for both. I remember that loads would get unbalanced occasionally. Maytag Commercial set replaced them -I think better washer performance (not that it’s hit any Consumer Reports lists ).
Btw more Maytag personal history - I bought a Maytag side by side fridge and dishwasher in ‘93. The fridge was the smallest side by side I could find (needed for old house kitchen at the time). Delivery was delayed by a flood at the factory. It arrived with the doors misaligned. The freezer failed about 6 months out of warranty - called Maytag and they honored it. It lasted until 2013, in service as basement backup for about 8 years. The dishwasher was great although sometimes I had to bang the door closed to get it to start. ( also Consumers Reports recommendation).

 

[Renso Brite]

Now remembering the dryer was 2005- after the GE dryer failed. Updated exterior design slightly different from the washer.

 

[phillymatt53]

Now remembering the dryer was 2005- after the GE dryer failed. Updated exterior design slightly different from the washer.

And some people wonder why I hang onto a 1985 GE fridge, a 1970's Kitchenaid DW, and a 1985 Maytag washer-dryer pair.
I simply don't "buy into" that "updating" fad that so many fall victim to.
If my stuff needs any attention, it gets it, and I save money in the bank.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

And some people wonder why I hang onto a 1985 GE fridge, a 1970's Kitchenaid DW, and a 1985 Maytag washer-dryer pair.
I simply don't "buy into" that "updating" fad that so many fall victim to.
If my stuff needs any attention, it gets it, and I save money in the bank.

Too many people think that newer is better. That's a lie!

 

[phillymatt53]

Too many people think that newer is better. That's a lie!

Ain't THAT the truth!
We all know that "newer" doesn't last as long as "older"

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Ain't THAT the truth!
We all know that "newer" doesn't last as long as "older"

And they don't perform as well either! This new stuff is just stupid crap! FAIL!!!!

 

[wayupnorth]

Older is better as one of the best investments I made was 41 years ago I bought my REAL Maytag washer and dryer. Washer has had one $28 part and they still run just like new out of the box.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Older is better as one of the best investments I made was 41 years ago I bought my REAL Maytag washer and dryer. Washer has had one $28 part and they still run just like new out of the box.

There's nothing new under the sun anymore.

 

[vacerator]

So accurate! It's all been done before!

 

[phillymatt53]

There's nothing new under the sun anymore.

Indeed!
Just because a product is labeled as "New", and has "New" technology, doesn't mean a thing to me these days.
Because in a lot of cases, a "New" product is touted as Improved or better, and glorified in its advertizing campaign, in order to sell said product. - Mind you, this is traditional sales marketing tactics that are centuries old.
And yes, let's include the famed term of "Snake Oil", to be fair.

I can appreciate products that have been carefully designed and manufactured, with the strict Quality Control essential on the assembly line.
These things used to be the norm in the past.
However, somewhere along the way, with the result of cost-cutting, design errors, and potential weaknesses due to faulty materials, this is now what consumers have to deal with.
Add to those things the complexity designed into products that previously had simple design, and were reliable.
And don't forget corporate greed, commonplace these days.

I assume that around the early 1960's was the time that some products started to fall into the catagory of questionable quality as a result of technology "enhancements".
For instance, Transistors came into the scene, with designers and manufacturers struggling to keep up with each other, with this "new" technology.
Some brands held fast to their tried and true simple designs for decades more, like appliances - Maytag, Speed Queen, Kitchenaid, etc.
But look what we've got now!..... Troubles, faults, issues, all due to jumping on the "Solid State" bandwagon of "Improved Design".

When products were previously reliable already, with proven quality levels, why mess with those important things, why risk your once adored reputation of your corporation, just to "keep up" with the Joneses?
And become another chastized "Crap" topic on websites like this one.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Indeed!
Just because a product is labeled as "New", and has "New" technology, doesn't mean a thing to me these days.
Because in a lot of cases, a "New" product is touted as Improved or better, and glorified in its advertizing campaign, in order to sell said product. - Mind you, this is traditional sales marketing tactics that are centuries old.
And yes, let's include the famed term of "Snake Oil", to be fair.

I can appreciate products that have been carefully designed and manufactured, with the strict Quality Control essential on the assembly line.
These things used to be the norm in the past.
However, somewhere along the way, with the result of cost-cutting, design errors, and potential weaknesses due to faulty materials, this is now what consumers have to deal with.
Add to those things the complexity designed into products that previously had simple design, and were reliable.
And don't forget corporate greed, commonplace these days.

I assume that around the early 1960's was the time that some products started to fall into the catagory of questionable quality as a result of technology "enhancements".
For instance, Transistors came into the scene, with designers and manufacturers struggling to keep up with each other, with this "new" technology.
Some brands held fast to their tried and true simple designs for decades more, like appliances - Maytag, Speed Queen, Kitchenaid, etc.
But look what we've got now!..... Troubles, faults, issues, all due to jumping on the "Solid State" bandwagon of "Improved Design".

When products were previously reliable already, with proven quality levels, why mess with those important things, why risk your once adored reputation of your corporation, just to "keep up" with the Joneses?
And become another chastized "Crap" topic on websites like this one.

And don't even get me started on the performance. That so-called heavy duty cycle with extra power option is just an extension of a normal wash cycle.