cycle guide
What is the cycle guide on this machine?
What is the cycle guide on this machine?
End of an Era, "commercial" VMWs discontinued!
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drummerboy928
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assuming they kept the same design as the 575, as it appears they may have, then the new ones will have the same “heavier duty” VMW design.
assuming they kept the same design as the 575, as it appears they may have, then the new ones will have the same “heavier duty” VMW design.
drive system
I highly doubt that they beefed up the drive system, particularly their transmission. I bet the average consumer will abuse this type of washer.
I highly doubt that they beefed up the drive system, particularly their transmission. I bet the average consumer will abuse this type of washer.
pinkpower4
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Transmission and a Few Thoughts...
In this YouTube video, it says the GE Commercial has a steel transmission that seems like it would be better quality.
Lorain Furniture has also reviewed it.
(Posted this link below as it doesn't seem to be embedding correctly)
I still prefer how the Maytag Commercial fills and washes. Lack of the water level switch was the biggest con. I would buy this Maytag washer again! I would also consider the GE Commercial as my third pick. It seems like they have done away with the budget Amana that had the dual action agitator? Even so, these more expensive picks are a little better built.
Depending on the difference in price, some may find the Speed Queen TC is worth that due to having a real transmission, sturdier suspension, and better build quality. There is a Facebook group that definitely seems to differ though. Seems like there are more issues now that electronics have been added and concern with heating elements going out premature and dryer being too hot. I have both the SQ TC 5003WN and DC electric dryer. With the dryer, I use a timed setting, and have spun dry the clothes with a Panda or Ninja first (no issues here). However, I got my LG dryer working again, so that is my main dryer right now. But in my limited use, no issues with a too hot dryer. Washer seems to work well for now. I wish it had a separate presoak cycle without the extra rinse though. More water level options would have been nice, but at least I have smaller load options for all main wash cycles with this model.
Anyway, back to the Maytag washer. The manual seems to suggest this does not have a true hot, which makes no sense. Most consumers probably have their hot water at 120 to 140 anyway. It's too expensive to keep it any higher just for laundry. I set mine at 120.
I know you all are disappointed they didn't beef up the transmission. But at least it has an excellent wash action (dual action agitator moves clothes down, in, and through water well!), enough water, and (if needed) can still have tap hot water. There are a few workarounds that work to have tap hot, but it involves more user interaction and is inconvenient. The Maytag mvwp575gw seems to have tap hot at least at 120 for all the main cycles, so maybe the 585 is the same way? Maybe it adjusts it down only if it is above 120? Remember that water will be hotter coming from the water heater as soon as the unit has finished refilling and heating than it will be after a period of time it wasn't used. Also, water in pipes will be cold or cool until the water from the heater takes its place. The air, clothes, and tub will cool it down some as the tub fills. That is why I think some of these other tests are not quite right. But 115 if your water heater is set at 120 does not mean this is being adjusted down. The Maytag is still my main washer. It will be 5 this summer, and I haven't had any repairs. Just don't overload, use the correct amount of detergent, and an occasional hot wash along with routine maintenance (the wash cycle tablet).
It sounds like they are fixing to do away with these all together. So while I wish we had the old Maytags, at least we have these that do a good job just not as long. Crazy no one has looked at the real not so eco friendly issues with these washers designed to save money.
In this YouTube video, it says the GE Commercial has a steel transmission that seems like it would be better quality.
Lorain Furniture has also reviewed it.
(Posted this link below as it doesn't seem to be embedding correctly)
I still prefer how the Maytag Commercial fills and washes. Lack of the water level switch was the biggest con. I would buy this Maytag washer again! I would also consider the GE Commercial as my third pick. It seems like they have done away with the budget Amana that had the dual action agitator? Even so, these more expensive picks are a little better built.
Depending on the difference in price, some may find the Speed Queen TC is worth that due to having a real transmission, sturdier suspension, and better build quality. There is a Facebook group that definitely seems to differ though. Seems like there are more issues now that electronics have been added and concern with heating elements going out premature and dryer being too hot. I have both the SQ TC 5003WN and DC electric dryer. With the dryer, I use a timed setting, and have spun dry the clothes with a Panda or Ninja first (no issues here). However, I got my LG dryer working again, so that is my main dryer right now. But in my limited use, no issues with a too hot dryer. Washer seems to work well for now. I wish it had a separate presoak cycle without the extra rinse though. More water level options would have been nice, but at least I have smaller load options for all main wash cycles with this model.
Anyway, back to the Maytag washer. The manual seems to suggest this does not have a true hot, which makes no sense. Most consumers probably have their hot water at 120 to 140 anyway. It's too expensive to keep it any higher just for laundry. I set mine at 120.
I know you all are disappointed they didn't beef up the transmission. But at least it has an excellent wash action (dual action agitator moves clothes down, in, and through water well!), enough water, and (if needed) can still have tap hot water. There are a few workarounds that work to have tap hot, but it involves more user interaction and is inconvenient. The Maytag mvwp575gw seems to have tap hot at least at 120 for all the main cycles, so maybe the 585 is the same way? Maybe it adjusts it down only if it is above 120? Remember that water will be hotter coming from the water heater as soon as the unit has finished refilling and heating than it will be after a period of time it wasn't used. Also, water in pipes will be cold or cool until the water from the heater takes its place. The air, clothes, and tub will cool it down some as the tub fills. That is why I think some of these other tests are not quite right. But 115 if your water heater is set at 120 does not mean this is being adjusted down. The Maytag is still my main washer. It will be 5 this summer, and I haven't had any repairs. Just don't overload, use the correct amount of detergent, and an occasional hot wash along with routine maintenance (the wash cycle tablet).
It sounds like they are fixing to do away with these all together. So while I wish we had the old Maytags, at least we have these that do a good job just not as long. Crazy no one has looked at the real not so eco friendly issues with these washers designed to save money.
maytat hot water
I have a feeling that the hot water temp on the maytag is tempered.
I have a feeling that the hot water temp on the maytag is tempered.
