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[johnb300m]

Cynicism is great, but c'mon.
The "MCT Maytag Commercial Technology" certainly is a marketing campaign, but they DO use slightly different parts than the regular Whirlpool products.

MCT parts are usually made from different metals or plastics, and with more corrosion protective coatings.

Right in the specs, my Maxima washer says it has a commerical-grade corrosion resistant drain impeller.
And anti-corrosion plating on the shock absorbers.

Now, did they put a commercial-grade main bearing in?
Most likely not.
But they're NOT completely lying to customers.

 

[murando531]

The same way KitchenAid marketed their DirectDrive Superba top-loaders back in the day. They were mechanically identical to any old Whirlpool or Kenmore DD, but an entirely different animal because of a higher quality GoldSeal three-speed motor, more effective agitator, a slightly altered (and in my opinion, more gentle and effective) wash and spin behavior, and other components made of higher-grade plastic or steel than its WP/KM sisters.

I'm not sure what is upgraded on my Bravos-Oasis 880, but in side-by-side comparison to its WP and KM equivalent, it has a much sturdier feel and look at least in all areas interacted with directly by the user. I do know it does have the same corrosion resistant drain/recirculation pumps and shock-absorbers for sure.