Maytag Neptune Update

[spaniel50]

I had the repairman at the house today to make repairs on my new Whirlpool built-in microwave. He took a look at my new Maytag Neptunes. He gave me the following advise:
(1) always use the correct soap. Do not try and use a smaller amout of regular soap. He said the sudds gets into the main bearing and will cause problems over time.
(2) Once every month or two run the machine with no clothes and just a cycle of clorox bleach. He said this will kill any bacteria that builds up on the outer tub.
(3) leave the door ajar so air can circulate
He did add that it was a very good machine and a true Maytag.
He had one of the first ones out said they have made corrections on the new Neptunes. He said you just have think a little differently with a front load machine.
I love the machines and am glad I found out about your website. I have gotten some very good advise from all you experts. It's a great website!

 

[peterh770]

1) False -- you can use smaller amounts of regular detergent that doesn't oversuds and still gives great cleaning results. The rear tub seal is secure. These machines perform great in a laundromat where HE detergents are seldom used.

2) If you are washing properly (i.e. using hot water) and not going hung-ho on softener, you shouldn't need to do this either.

3) Very true for all frontloaders. Leave the detergent dispenser door up too.

 

[gadgetgary]

These machines perform great in a laundromat where HE deterg

I have had the original Neptune since 1997(first generation). I use both HE and non HE detergent. Have had no problems. Only experienced the wax motor and circuit board failure($350 repair).
Now, the Neptune gets a break because of the Vintage TL Maytag that I picked up this past spring, and the last of the new TL DC Maytags that was purchased last fall.

I have seen several laundromats that use the Neptune. Must be a reliable machine for that commercial application.

 

[irishwashguy]

I asked because I was courious

My favorate laundromat has them, the commercial Neptunes, and according to Pam, one of the owners, they are a little souped up and more heavy duty than the others that we would have in a domestic application. The machines themselves are 1500 a piece. At the Top notch laundry, they are maticulous about cleaning every day, it is indeed the cleanerst one of its kind that i have ever been to, plus it is open 24 hours a day, and most of the outside three of the four sides are all glass. for extra security.It has been in the same spot since 1961.Everyday they clean all of them out, plus on the Commercial version, the gaskets are black instead of grey.This is all i know about it

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[washertalk]

I agree with PeteeH's comments.

On my duet I dump the contents of the dispenser which is about 1/4 of water and leave both the door and the drawer open to dry.
That is the thing with toploaders, even if you close the lid as soon as you remove clothes, air should still get into the tub and allow it to dry as the cabinets rarely are connected to the actual machine inside. This isn't the case with Front loaders. It just common sense that water sitting and not being able to dry is going to get moldy. But then again, common sense is well cherished in this country as of late.