Maytag mvwp575gw...
and I've had mine for over three years with no issues for 7 to 10 loads every week in my kid and pet friendly home. This washer does have upgraded parts like a belt, capacitor, bearings, motor, etc. It probably have a better electronics board too. This model is built off the same line used for their commercial washers. If you read through the reviews, people want their old direct drives back, and this is not it. Hello! Only Speed Queen makes a model with a transmission and even they added a control board that works in conjunction with it. That's a lot more expensive to replace than a splutch.
For the difference in price compared to the Roper and Amana (and many other washers), one gets a five year parts AND labor warranty. You can replace many parts yourself. Surprisingly, they are not that expensive either. Instead of a transmission, the vmw design uses a gear case and splutch. Don't overload the washer and wash like items with like items. If you go bleach crazy like a vet office might do for towels (as well as probably overload it), then I think you will have issues sooner not only with this washer but any. Though it is marketed as a commercial washer, I don't think the design is robust enough for that. However, it is better built for residential use unless one has the option of buying the Speed Queen TC5.
The deep water cycles have tap hot. The budget washers may temper hot. Even though the budget washers may also have a dual action agitator, the wash action is more robust on the Maytag. Just watch some videos of the different models.
The biggest con is the only smaller load option is Normal aka "eco" cycle. Think of the Normal "eco" cycle as a quick wash. I have a way of adding hot when needed. If I need a half tub rinse (instead of spray), I just run the load a second time without detergent.
My independently owned retailers sells this for around $850 whereas Lowe's is asking $950 with four years LESS warranty. If you buy online, I have seen it within the OPs budget.
Finally, I may be wrong. I think the person that had the Maytag later bought a SQ TC set and now has a frontload? Nothing wrong with being a washer enthusiast (their information and experience can be invaluable!). Sometimes, people's needs change too or circumstances may have necessitated buying a washer that used less water. But most people buy the appliance and intend to use it until it costs too much to repair. The Maytag only came out in 2017. It is still under warranty. It is possible he got a lemon though. With that said, SQ has some lemons too. You will NEVER see that mentioned especially in regard to some of their TR models (and I'm not just referring to wash action that doesn't work as well for some types of laundry).
The reality is people on this board trade out washers like most trade out cell phones. Many also have the skills to repair them, already have the tools, and may even be able to get the parts for costs. It just bothers me when I see the Maytag trashed. Bottom line is it is the BEST cleaning performance top load on the market period. And it is the second overall best, but you may determine that is the GE Commercial is depending on what's most important to you.
My next washer would be the TC5000 because I will be doing more smaller loads. I may even get it while I still have the Maytag--something I've never done before. Where I live they are hard to get and the few places that are selling them are selling them above retail. No. Thanks. If I ever see it for a decent price again, I'm getting it. It doesn't look like the washer situation will ever get any better :-(.
