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I routinely wash clothes used to clean up after “personal” activities where petroleum based products have been used, (we’re old school). I can attest to the fact that the vaseline comes (no pun intended) out in the wash using Tide of Persil in my Maytag Cenntenial, with no traces of the vaseline left behind.

Maybe I’m just living right, but I don’t have any problems getting oil out in the wash.
Eddie
 
I think it's stupid it won't spin and spray at the same time.  Maybe with thee weight of fabrics, that inertia will keep the tub rotating longer so it's rotating some when it begins spraying again. 
 
I would say so, but I would have at least included logic that uses the speed sensor to pulse the motor so the tub can get up to a slow speed or rotation. Also, on a full load I hope it does a few extra spray rinses.
 
Fianlly WP fixed the VMW washers ...
i love that it behaves like both the early VMW's with the 180 degree stroke and 90 degree fast stroke of the DD.

normal cycle it sticks to the 90 degree stroke completely.
On cycles with deep water uses 90 degree stroke for 3 to 6 minutes before seamlessly going right into the 180 degree stroke. it also alternates between 90 and 180 degree strokes on deep water wash cycles which is a nice touch.

love that it kicks right into spin from drain just not sure if it goes from low speed spin to high one time. the VMW washers would ramp to low spin then stop completely before going into high speed spin.

i would rather WP do spin profiles for the consumer version have 3 speeds and do like GE kicks into spin a really low spin for about a munute then ramp up to med for a set time then spend most of it time on high or final spin speed for the cycle.

I can see these design tricking down the consumer WP and Maytag lineup i just hope the agitator on the WP line up get a blended design of original cabrio agitator(in the attached pic) and this one in the maytag.

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Great video

I really can't think of a better use of the Maytag brand.  Hope this machine sells well and drives people to the local appliance shops who need something to offer that Home Depot and Lowe's do not.

 

The only real competition for this machine is the used DD market, where great machines are always available for a song.
 
MT HD Commercial Grade Washers

I am glad they are fighting back against SQ and I think they may have won when you compare the performance of this washer to the new SQ TL machines.

Now I do think that the SQs will e far longer lived and reliable, but the cleaning performance will be better on these VMW washers, unfortunately they still won't wash as large a load as the DD WPs because of the lack of a tub break.

As soon as we get a NEW SQ TL in we will do a cleaning performance test of both the new SQ and this MT machine and as a control we will also run the same tests in the greatest TL washer ever built, an approximately 15-20 YO WP built DD washer.

If anyone would like to visit to witness and assist with the testing get in touch.

John L.
 
Plastic outer tub... eh...

TBH I'd be more impressed with a relaunch of the 7500-series Neptune, just built tougher and with a redesigned door boot that drains down to the pump rather than accumulating moisture and mould. Update the electronics, connect it to a smartphone app, et voila. Proper rival to the SQ FLs. Relaunch the stacked version too, for similar reasons.

This thing here may be tough, but it's a relic of the 70s design-wise. At a time when large parts of the US are suffering from drought and even wildfire, more economical FLs are the only responsible way forward... with decent detergents, heat and tumbling action will work far better than an unheated water hog!
 
Maytag Branding...

Interesting they are calling this washer "Commercial for the Home" and in the dishwasher line they are offering "Heritage" models with more sound insulation and upgraded parts for a slightly higher price.  For example MDB4949SD is the one at box stores and MDB7949SD is the more expensive one ($50 more) that looks to be available at smaller dealers.  Look almost identical except the more expensive one is 47db vs 50db and the claimed upgraded parts.

 

Just glad to see Whirlpool giving people a choice of appliance types.  With all the brands they now own they might as well make meaningful differences and I would do just what they are doing, making Maytag the "old school"  premium brand (and priced accordingly.)  I can't wait to see John L's tests of this VMW in DD clothing.

As a FL Neptune owner nothing would make me happier than to see a reboot but given that many people blame it (rightly or wrongly) for Maytag's demise I doubt it will ever happen.  The Neptune was introduced in 1997 so I guess it moves to the Imperial forum next week?  Boy - do I feel old!

 I love this VHS Maytag shipped with their first Neptune models.  Busy executive mom teaches dumb jock son how to use the newfangled washing machine.  It just screams 1990s.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVgNjZXQudE
 
Comparison test.

John, is there any chance that you could include a 2017 SQ in the comparison too?

If I wasn't in Michigan I'd come and watch myself.
 
Spin and Tumble

I remember when Electrolux had a sight called "spinandtumble.com" (IIRC) It was for the Frigidaire "first generation" front loaders after the Westinghouse models.
I believe it is long gone. Jeesh that must be 20 years or more now too. I was still young and desirable back then. :-)
 

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