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May I ask what this will cost at Costco? Has she seen the videos of this vs the SQ TC5 or Maytag mvwp575gw?
Price seems to be a main factor here.
I have owned and used the Maytag mvwp575gw for over three years now with no issues.
For what it's worth, the Maytag mvwp575gw is about $150 LESS from an independent appliance store ($800) vs. Lowes mvwp576kw ($950) where I live, AND the less expensive 575gw includes the 5 year warranty. My independent store also delivered free, and I live about 30 miles away from it. This is also about $300 less for me that the TC5. If you factor in the cost of the dryer, that is about $600 total. It is true it probably won't last quite as long, but I haven't paid as much either. Parts should be easy to find. This washer uses the parts that many other Whirlpool and Maytag does and some parts are better build quality (the bearings, motor, belt, cabinet, etc.). Mine also came with hoses, which should be replaced every 5 years, so there's that small cost savings too.
The Maytag is great is you are doing full loads. The deep water wash cycles have hot tap and work like one would expect them to.
The Normal Eco cycle is the ONLY cycle that has a half tub fill. It uses a spray rinse (if you don't like you can just run the cycle again w/o adding detergent the second time). However, it adds cold even when hot is chosen. Hot is warm, and warm is cool. I have found a way to manually add hot water when needed. However, most people just want it to work out of the box. I mention this because my kids are getting older now, and I actually have a need to do more smaller loads now. The TC5 has half load options for all of their main cycles whereas the Maytag offers one 7 minute wash cycle called "Normal". It works well for quick washes or smaller loads but NOT for delicates (wash action too rough).
This is why the SQ TC5 edges out the Maytag. It also has a better build quality. I don't know what the difference in price is, but I'd spend the extra on a washer. If she doesn't care about a matching dryer, then Maytag including the matching dryer to the Maytag mvwp575gw washer are still some of the best.
Here is another factor that is key to me. Wash cycle times. Even if just doing my own wash, I love the short cycle times the SQ TC5 and Maytag mvwp575gw offer. 25 to 45 minutes with no other options. This is so useful when I want to do a quick load a night or one of my kids bring home a car load full of laundry from college.
On the deepwater cycles, I almost always add a presoak. 10 minutes presoak with a quality detergent and the right temperature of water means I always get clean clothes.
Cleaning performance, adding enough water, tap hot, and cycle times are worth the extra cost.
My main reason for posting is you may be able to find that Maytag mvwp575gw a lot less from an independent retailer that often offers better service and free delivery too.
I do think the Maytag will need some minor repairs before the TC5. I can do those myself. If you mom has to call someone, then one service call will justify the price difference between the Maytag and SQ TC5.
I am so thankful that I saw videos before I made my decision. I should note that the SQ TC 5 was not available at the time I made my decision as it came out two years ago, and I purchased in 2018. I would still NOT buy the TR series, and the AWN series (what I really wanted!) was already sold out.
Just my thoughts as an older adult who remembers the good washers.
