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My Maytag mvwp575gw has NEVER overheated. When used properly, this won’t be an issue.
It’s a wash. No pun intended. Neither washer passes this test. The SQ may not overheat, but the clothes do not get clean. Because the agitator is one piece and has short fins, it is able to spin freely in the center.
The Maytag has a two-piece agitator where the top and bottom move independently. It is actually trying to work the clothes down, in, and through the water. THIS is why it overheats. Although this wash action works betters on all types of clothing, it will work noticeably better on bulkier items.
To recap: The TC5 has half load options for all main cycles, no ATC, and is made more durable. Overall, it is my top pick because of those features and still washes well. Its design should last longer. Its life is limited by bearing or control board failure. SQ TC5 comes with a 3 yr. warranty. The consumer does not have access to these parts for cost and it is too costly to pay someone else to fix for them. This is probably a time-limited model. SQ has made it clear they are going forward with the TR series which is great office wear only. The TC5 is more expensive to start with and price varies greatly! In my area from around 1K to $1400 K. If you want a matching set, the dryer is priced higher with NO justification for that. If you want a great washer that will last at least ten years and probably more like 15 or 20, this is still the one to get if price is no issue. However, it is not the same quality as their tried and true mechanical models.
The Maytag mvwp575gw (or mvwp576kw) is my overall top pick for cleaning performance. It can’t be beat. If cleaning performance is your first priority, THIS is the to pick. It has upgraded parts compared to any other brand of residential washer. Buy the mvwp575gw from an independent dealer because it comes with a 5 year parts and labor warranty included in the price. It shares its parts with what Maytag considers its true commercial washer. Parts may be easier to find and cost less later for that reason. If you do smaller loads and need tap hot water, you will have to find a workaround. The bearings, control boards, and transmission are what will take this one out. With that said, I think it should last around ten years for someone who takes care of it. From what I understand the bearings on this model are easier to replace by someone that knows what they are doing, and the parts cheap! Pictures like those shown in the review may say a thousand words, but they don’t tell the whole story. Were these machines properly used? What detergents, bleach, etc, were used and were they used in the right amounts?