Maytag discontinues the Neptune Top Loader

[Acerone]

Maytag Heaves Neptune T/L Over Side

Maytag is closing its line of Maytag Neptune top loading washers and dryers originally launched at the 2003 KBIS. The Neptune T/L, like the Whirlpool Calypso sing soprano, that is they are vertical axis machines designed without an actuator. A quick skimming of web chatter on the T/L leans to problematic (wouldn't "Problematic" be a great name for a washer?). The Calypso was on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit in 2004 (See Aug 2004

 

[tolivac]

Is Whirlpool going to discontinue the Calypso?-With the lawsuit--was wondering.Maybe Maytag should rename their Neptune TL-the "Maytag Neptune Dough Kneader"Bakeries will love it!!

 

[peterh770]

Neptune TL's have been disappearing from the Atlanta area for about the last month.

Sears still has the Calypso with updated styling.

 

[frigilux]

The exciting aspect of this bit of news is that the few people who actually purchased a Neptune TL have an instant collector's items on their hands. It's good that Gansky has one; we know he'll preserve it and when we're all here 20 years from now talking about that one-off, short-lived Maytag experiment, he'll have one in ace condition to trot out for show.

I'd imagine they'll eventually be a most sought-after collectable. No other manufacturer seems to be jumping on the bandwagon to copy its mechanical design. The 'bouncing basket' machine of the future!

 

[sudsmaster]

Has Maytag actually made an announcement about this, or is this just a rumor originating at Applianceadvisor.com?