After reading some of Joeypete's posts about the new Maytag and Amana TL's I got interested and did some online research. I had been somewhat pleased with the LG FL set I purchased in May 2015, but I never could get used to the very long cycle times for the washer. I also didn't like that I had to use the Bulky cycle to get an adequete amount of water, but was then limited to med spin speed. And the water temps were way dumbed down, where hot was really barely warm.
So after much research I narrowed down my choice between the Amana 3.5 BOL, the Roper 3.5 BOL and the Maytag MVWC415EW. which is what I ultimately choose. I also purchased the matching electric dryer MEDC215EW. They were delivered 2 wks ago today and I have done 20 loads so far. I am so very impressed with these machines. I have washed the kingsize quilted bedspread, kingsize mattress pad, 2 king pillows at once(just the pillows at once, the bedspread and mattress pad were each individual loads) and they all came out beautiful. The bulky cycle fills to the top, and while its filling the tub slowly turns so the load is thoroughly wet down before the agitation begins. And the water temps are not dumbed down too much. I now actually can get really warm water if I select warm and the hot is pretty much the temp that comes out of the faucet. The cycle times are 45 to 60 mins depending upon what options are selected. Bulky with high soil level takes about 50 to 55 mins, depending upon whether I select warm or hot, ( hot takes longer to fill). The Powerwash cycle uses the hottest temp for both hot or warm water selections and takes 45 mins for high soil level with hot wash, 60 mins if I add the presoak option. And the whites really come out sparkling white using the presoak and high soil level. The bottoms of my white socks have never been cleaner. For most loads I use either the Powerwash or Deepwash, both of these cycles thoroughly saturate the loads and really do an exceptional job of cleaning. I was torn between the Maytag and the LG in May 2015, but went with the LG due to the drought and the fact that it used the least amount of water. I so wish I had gone with the Maytag now. This washer is in many ways the best I've ever owned. I get the option to use more water when its really needed and I can conserve water on most loads without sacrificing getting really clean clothes in a reasonable amount of time. The locking lid is not a problem at all, since I'm confident that this washer is really doing what it is supposed to do, The only load that went out of balance was when I washed the Rubbermaid tubmat, a tightly woven, cotton bathmat, the heavy cotton waffleweave shower curtain and the nylon shower curtain liner. I expected that this load would go out of balance because of the rubber tub mat so I stayed with the washer when it was time to spin. As I expected it went out of balance. I just paused the machine, opened the lid, positioned the load so it was balanced, restarted the spin and it finished the spin with out a hitch. On the LG this would have never happened. I would need to redistribute the load at least 3 times and the cycle time would have been almost 2 hrs. and I couldn't have even washed the rubber mat at all. So all in all I give this Maytag two thumbs up. Its made in Ohio so I can feel good about buying American. Now I know that the Speed Queen fans will all probably feel that I made a mistake. But I wanted the capacity that this washer offered and the option to use more or less water as I choose, so this was a win/win for me. The matching dryer is excellent in its simplicity. it dries fast and thoroughly, no damp spots when using the Auto Dry cycle.
Now the longevity may be an issue, this remains to be seen. But I have always had very good luck with my washers mechanically, with the exception of a Whirlpool portable I owned in the early 70's, so I expect that this Maytag set will also give me dependable service too.
Thanks Joeypete for planting the seed for me to make this change. Sorry the pics aren't better, the closet for the laundry is in the hallway and I couldn't back up enough to get complete shots of the machines.
Eddie[this post was last edited: 12/29/2016-14:22]
So after much research I narrowed down my choice between the Amana 3.5 BOL, the Roper 3.5 BOL and the Maytag MVWC415EW. which is what I ultimately choose. I also purchased the matching electric dryer MEDC215EW. They were delivered 2 wks ago today and I have done 20 loads so far. I am so very impressed with these machines. I have washed the kingsize quilted bedspread, kingsize mattress pad, 2 king pillows at once(just the pillows at once, the bedspread and mattress pad were each individual loads) and they all came out beautiful. The bulky cycle fills to the top, and while its filling the tub slowly turns so the load is thoroughly wet down before the agitation begins. And the water temps are not dumbed down too much. I now actually can get really warm water if I select warm and the hot is pretty much the temp that comes out of the faucet. The cycle times are 45 to 60 mins depending upon what options are selected. Bulky with high soil level takes about 50 to 55 mins, depending upon whether I select warm or hot, ( hot takes longer to fill). The Powerwash cycle uses the hottest temp for both hot or warm water selections and takes 45 mins for high soil level with hot wash, 60 mins if I add the presoak option. And the whites really come out sparkling white using the presoak and high soil level. The bottoms of my white socks have never been cleaner. For most loads I use either the Powerwash or Deepwash, both of these cycles thoroughly saturate the loads and really do an exceptional job of cleaning. I was torn between the Maytag and the LG in May 2015, but went with the LG due to the drought and the fact that it used the least amount of water. I so wish I had gone with the Maytag now. This washer is in many ways the best I've ever owned. I get the option to use more water when its really needed and I can conserve water on most loads without sacrificing getting really clean clothes in a reasonable amount of time. The locking lid is not a problem at all, since I'm confident that this washer is really doing what it is supposed to do, The only load that went out of balance was when I washed the Rubbermaid tubmat, a tightly woven, cotton bathmat, the heavy cotton waffleweave shower curtain and the nylon shower curtain liner. I expected that this load would go out of balance because of the rubber tub mat so I stayed with the washer when it was time to spin. As I expected it went out of balance. I just paused the machine, opened the lid, positioned the load so it was balanced, restarted the spin and it finished the spin with out a hitch. On the LG this would have never happened. I would need to redistribute the load at least 3 times and the cycle time would have been almost 2 hrs. and I couldn't have even washed the rubber mat at all. So all in all I give this Maytag two thumbs up. Its made in Ohio so I can feel good about buying American. Now I know that the Speed Queen fans will all probably feel that I made a mistake. But I wanted the capacity that this washer offered and the option to use more or less water as I choose, so this was a win/win for me. The matching dryer is excellent in its simplicity. it dries fast and thoroughly, no damp spots when using the Auto Dry cycle.
Now the longevity may be an issue, this remains to be seen. But I have always had very good luck with my washers mechanically, with the exception of a Whirlpool portable I owned in the early 70's, so I expect that this Maytag set will also give me dependable service too.
Thanks Joeypete for planting the seed for me to make this change. Sorry the pics aren't better, the closet for the laundry is in the hallway and I couldn't back up enough to get complete shots of the machines.
Eddie[this post was last edited: 12/29/2016-14:22]
