Maytag Centennial Washer & Dryer

[brant_ix]

I have the 5920Two Model...

... but I didn't think it was Direct Drive as it has a transmission, and it is very loud!
What is the difference, and how can I tell?

I am a bit disappointed with my model.
What I DID find out though is that these are the old
KitchenAid TopLoaders with the Maytag Name. Just like
The 9700 Front Loaders! They are using the same grade
parts they did for the KitchenAid, but touting it with
Maytag saying it's "Commercial Grade".

I have already gotten approval from Sears to return it,
and am about 80% there. If I do it, it will probably be
for the Maytag 9700 Front Loader, but I REALLY would prefer
to stay with the Top Loader... thoughts?

 

[panthera]

Well, what do you expect?

I won't go into my usual rant about the state of US business and why Whirlpool does what they do. I'll just leave it at this:

There is a very interesting article in yesterday's Slate on the current state of affairs in America versus the other capitalist and Chinese systems. Well worth reading, link attached.

Oh, and, Funguy, a washer which lasts four years is not competitive in the global market. Outside of the US - and we are the people you are competing with - a breakdown after four years would be a reason for a consumer to never ever buy anything from that manufacturer again. I agree with you, the design is nice. But the first rule of capitalism is: If the customer doesn't want to buy it, it is junk.



http://little did American manufacturers stop to think

 

[johnb300m]

so where's that link????

 

[appnut]

Well, I didn't come up with the name Shredmore for my 1986 Lady Kenmore washer for nuttin' and DADoES say the results of varios items of clothing which had been damaged. I"m glad I went with a front loader!!

 

[gelaundry4ever]

1/2 hp pump

I believe the pump drains at 17 gpm. The pump and motor are at 1/2 hp 1725 rpm/1140 rpm. The agitation stroke is 180 spm at normal speed and 120 spm at gentle speed. Sorry if I keep reviving this thread. I prefer the 18 minute super wash cycle on the normal fabrics section. It's great for getting out ground-in dirt as well as mud cakes from cottons and denims.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

pure clean rinse system

I believe it is a carryover from the whirlpool line when doing a spray rinse during final spin on the normal cycle.