has anyone seen the new maytags models seem direct drive motors are making a comeback

[pierreandreply4]

hello to all aw members do not know if any members have notice but seem direct drive motor washers are making a comeback just went on the maytag website and notice this https://www.maytag.ca/en_ca/washers...e.mtw6205rw.html?originVariantsOrder=WH,8N,X5

 

[Chetlaham]

Unfortunately, the motor appears to be inverter fed. My guess, by doing so, they can eliminate the reduction gearcase. It is nothing more than another cost cutting measure. This design will probably make its way down the VMW lineup where eventually even the absolute BOL models will have this drive mechanism.

 

[phillymatt53]

I read the features list....
And one feature stood out, - "Use the Maytag™ app to remotely start or stop your appliance and get end of cycle notifications."

That crap turns me the hell off!
Just some more electronic junk to go wrong with a machine that only needs to wash clothes!
They want everybody in the world to depend on "Apps" to do chores, and depend on using a cellphone to perform everthing imaginable.
I'm waiting for the day that they devise an APP to make you take a dump in case you have constipation.
"Honey!..... where's my cellphone at?.... I need to take a dump!"
Maybe another APP could even help a woman get pregnant.

Thise APPS are not just about convenience! - they're designed to make humans dependent on them, furthering the dumbing down of society.
I don't live my life around APPS, it's not normal for people to live their lives though some cellphone APP, or constantly dependent on some device.

 

[pierreandreply4]

i wish they would bring true direct drives back with electrical mechanical timers auto temp manuel temp selector agitation speed ect extra rinse water level

 

[pierreandreply4]

I read the features list....
And one feature stood out, - "Use the Maytag™ app to remotely start or stop your appliance and get end of cycle notifications."

That crap turns me the hell off!
Just some more electronic junk to go wrong with a machine that only needs to wash clothes!
They want everybody in the world to depend on "Apps" to do chores, and depend on using a cellphone to perform everthing imaginable.
I'm waiting for the day that they devise an APP to make you take a dump in case you have constipation.
"Honey!..... where's my cellphone at?.... I need to take a dump!"
Maybe another APP could even help a woman get pregnant.

Thise APPS are not just about convenience! - they're designed to make humans dependent on them, furthering the dumbing down of society.
I don't live my life around APPS, it's not normal for people to live their lives though some cellphone APP, or constantly dependent on some device.

@phillymatt53 in term of washer dryer set i wish online petiton could work and make company realise not everyone have acess to internet or cellphone i wish they would bring back electrical mechanical timers i have an all electronique washer for me its a pain i can not even get true hot water for hot water wash if needed same for warm sure i have a cell phone but its mostly for phone calls agenda texting like a mini portabler ipad

 

[Chetlaham]

i wish they would bring true direct drives back with electrical mechanical timers auto temp manuel temp selector agitation speed ect extra rinse water level

This. If everyone was like me that would be a reality. The rest is totally ridiculous.

 

[Chetlaham]

I read the features list....
And one feature stood out, - "Use the Maytag™ app to remotely start or stop your appliance and get end of cycle notifications."

That crap turns me the hell off!
Just some more electronic junk to go wrong with a machine that only needs to wash clothes!
They want everybody in the world to depend on "Apps" to do chores, and depend on using a cellphone to perform everthing imaginable.

I know how you feel, I feel the same way. Give me an EM timer with 8 single pole double throw contacts and I am happy. Nothing to go wrong, nothing to get hacked into, nothing that gives away personal information, nothing that can be tampered with by a third party.

I never understood how people can opt for apps bombarding them with messages when they turn off most of those APP alerts off in the first place because there are just to many.

 

[DADoES]

This machine is still a VMW / VMAX-design which has an F&P-style motor and mode shifter without involving a belt .... thus can be considered direct-drive. It's not like the "old-style" direct-drive Kenmore pictured above.