Maytag MVWP575GW Home/Commercial Washer Review 

Long-term review/update now available! I review/update and then record an entire cycle of towels. Click here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZWk65pQsQJI.html

I picked up this same set used about 4 months ago for $500 to donate to the local animal shelter. It had been used by a family of 7 and was in really good shape. Today (2024-01027) the washer is sitting in my garage while I'm waiting for a basket drive hub and a set of vibration snubber straps to arrive. I'm impressed with the unit overall. The original drive hub is a known issue, and the shelter has a serious problem with overloading machine. They wash large loads of blankets and towels, so I'm not surprised the drive hub stripped out. What they really need is something like you'd find in a coin op, hospital, or prison laundry. Not sure why one of the snubber straps broke, but I'll replace all 4 since it's already opened up. Meanwhile, my Whirlpool washer and dryer built in 1995 and that I bought used for $100 in 2004 continue to operate flawlessly, with the washer only needing a lid interlock switch in all that time.

The Maytag technician arrive on time and was very good at his job. My top loader washer Model: MVWP575GW1 leaves my loads wet compared to my old Samsung. You can feel the additional dampness in the clothes as you remove them, So, I asked if he could increase the spin time to further get more water out of my load. He said that wasn’t an option because engineers programmed that into the control board which he had no power to change. In order to spin more water out of my clothes I have been selecting a drain and spin cycle after my load finishes to get the extra spin cycle. Before the machine gives another drain and spin cycle it dumps water on the load for about 3 seconds which is counterproductive to getting extra water out of the load. I asked if he could stop the machine from dumping the water back on a just-washed load. He said the three seconds of water was a safety feature the machine had to dump water on a child if they were in the tub which would make them get out. It is a top loader and no child can get in. I have been putting a small container in the tub and catching the water before it gets in the clothes. During the extra spin cycle, I pull the drain hose out of the drain in the back of the machine and watch a great deal of water spin out of the load with the extra spin. These wet clothes cost me in dryer time and need to be addressed by Maytag engineers.

This washer gets our clothes much cleaner than any other washer we've had. My wife is amazed and that's not easy to do.

We got ours in 2018, and it has always quite noisy. I thought it was normal for a "commercial" grade, assuming that the commercial line had less noise insulation. Then it quit agitating this week. I discovered that the bolt holding the lower agitator had back out far enough that it was no longer engaged with the spline. Once I cleaned out accumulated lint and hair from underneath the lower agitator and secured it properly, it now makes less noise. One suggestion is to annually remove the upper and lower agitator and clear out lint/hair. It turns out it's not hard to do, but it is different from any other Maytag video I've seen. 1) The fabric softener cup just pulls out. 2) The next part down (called a cam-agit) is trickier. Hold the upper agitator firmly, rotate the cam-agit clockwise until it clicks, then it will pull out. 3) Using a 7/16" socket and extension, remove the 7/16" bolt. A good firm counter-clockwise jerk should release the bolt so it will unscrew. Now the upper agitator can be removed. 4) Remove the last 7/16" bolt the same way, and the lower agitator will lift out. Now you can clean the lint. I suspect that the lint built up and slowly allowed the bolt to back out until the agitator popped off the spline.

Please note - The Speed Queen models TR7, TR5, and TR3 ARE NOT the same as the post-2018 model TC5. The TR models use the new and highly-criticized technology, whereas the newer TC5 has reverted back to the old tried-and-true wash functions.

The best washer and dryer I have ever purchased!

I remember in the 70s my parents had a Kenmore washer and dryer. They had both for over twenty years, with only one repair on the dryer. I’ve been through a GE and Samsung set in the last 8 years and they are always breaking down and don’t wash as well as I like. I’m definitely going old school next time.

OK, I'm sold. Thanks for the review!

When my front loader dies I am going with Maytag. Thanks for the review.

What a great, informative and thorough review! I just purchased the larger model. 5.2 of this same machine. I was almost discouraged into not buying it after reading some of the negative reviews. I'm so happy with it! After having a few Kenmore's over the years, converting to this new HE model was not as difficult as some have said. Reading the entire manual beforehand really helped with the differences and knowing what to expect. Highly recommend this washer!! Thank you!!

This is a well made top loader Maytag commercial washer. I originally wanted new speed queen then realized new 2018 model was redesigned unit. After doing many hours of research I still wanted speed queen but the 2017 model. I couldn't find one locally. I took a chance on the Maytag and this machine is outstanding. It really wash my clothes really clean. I can really can tell the difference between my old Maytag Brovo XL HE top loader with no agitator. Love this washer. It comes with 5year parts and warranty. I spent $738.

*Chris thanks much for taking time/effort to make & publish this complete and cogent review. I'm going to buy this washer after commenting b/c your review made the case for this unit (after weeks of watching various machine reviews) - so thanks again*

Funny what’s considered “commercial-Grade” today, was standard manufacturing in the past.

This wasn't and first effort to bring commercial quality to the marketm. 25 years ago this model would have been an entry level model for Maytag.

I just bought this washer and dryer because the high efficiency just don’t get the clothes clean enough. Nice review I’m sure I’m gonna be satisfied with them

I have this set arriving tomorrow. Not much water was used on the rinse cycle in your video. I was surprised. Figured it would have been more... Like a full drum of water.

Excellent video! Very helpful. Thanks

Thank you for sharing!

I’ve watched full heavy load vids of both the Speed Queen tc5 and tr7 and I don’t know how they’re able to get away with that garbage. The agitator doesn’t even pull the clothes down at all. This Maytag does it perfectly.

Great video. Thanks for sharing

I bought the same model in September 2018 to replace my Speed Queen which finally died after 15 years of good service. I would have bought another Speed Queen but the 2018 year had a new design that didn't work well. The next year they went back to the original design.... The only problem I have with the Maytag is extreme water hammer as it alternates hot and cold batches of water until it reaches the selected water level. I had to install 2 heavy duty water hammer arresters to solve the problem.... My original Speed Queen had a different design with both the hot and cold water filling at the same time. This gave minimal water hammer.

These are the best washers and dryers they put water in your clothes and the agitater pulls the clothes from top to bottom thru the whole wash.

Good review thank you. I am strongly thinking of getting these. I was considering the re-issue Speed Queen with normal agitation but the other reviewers on RU-vid seem to agree this is a better washer per price and performance. Though they all stated the Speed Queen would probably outlast this washer due to its old school build quality. The only feature I wish this had was a variable water level selector. I have that on my old Amana which is great for dialing in the right amount of water verse static choices.

We still have a Speed Queen washer and dryer set from 2016. They are the former design. They are awesome machines with knob manual controls. Very nice machines and I am very dissapointed in the new 2018 Speed Queen design. I am just glad we got ours when we did. Our next washer and dryer set will be Maytag Commercial.

I have the 2017 speed Queen washer and love it and if it goes the Maytag is next

How did you disable latch. Hate not seeing my wash

FYI people, do NOT buy this machine from Lowe's (Model #MVWP576KW) which only has a ONE YEAR warranty, not the 5 offered by Maytag. Yet it looks exactly the same….. Shop carefully.

My Maytag washer quit working after 13 mo of use waiting for repair man 😞

Where is the location of detergent dispenser?

Lol I just called my local store and they have 1 in stock for $749! These new washers are awful. I have a brand new washer I just hooked up last week and it didn't even wash a full load before stalling. The water sat in it for 20 min before I reset it and it finally went through. I'm ordering this Monday and I hope its delivered by friday.

We have a speed queen model# AWN432SP113TW04. Serial# starts with 1706..... That's 2017, June. I was not aware they changed the design in 2018 (for the worse apparently) so I guess we got lucky. No breakdowns yet. After hearing you talk about how the maytag agitator does a better job of sending clothes on the top of load down to the bottom than the speed queen does, I ran a wash cycle with lid open so I could see if my speed queen works as poorly as the video clip showed. What I found is that the speed queen does move clothes from top to the bottom. It doesn't do it as quickly as your commercial maytag does though. I'd say the maytag moves those clothes down a minimum of 3 times faster than my S.Q. It cleans our clothes just fine though, no complaints here in that regard. The spin cycle doesn't get quite as much water out of clothes as some of the newer (cheaper) machines do though. Would be nice if the spin rpm were just a tad faster.

I'm glad this set has worked for you! Now me, I am a full on front loader fan. I have had my Whirlpool Duet HT set for almost 17 years with very few issues, and my LG front loading Steam set for ~8 years now. I love both of them. I know if I ever decide to get a top loading set for shop towels, I will look into either a speed queen front or top load set or an LG top load set. The only thing with the Maytag's that I do not like is the fact that the washer is taller than the dryer. I like things to be even, and uniform, and that would just completely drive me nuts.

Awesome video. I am very much considering on buying this machine. I have a high efficiency machine that takes forever ad a day to wash a single load. On top of that, the clothes seem like they're not fully cleaned, so it has to rewashed. Some clothes come out with small dry spots because the machine only adds a small amount of water. You mentioned in your video that you disabled the latch to open the lid while it is filling up and washing. Can you make a video on how you did that? It helps that you can open the lid and throw in a piece of clothing that was left behind, rather than to place it in another load, or have the washer drain all the water because you want to stop it. Thanks in advance!!

Tried and True if it's not broke don't fix it.

I have a matching Maytag washer and dryer set from 1996. Never have serviced the washer and have replaced the drive belt on the dryer and the plastic squirrel cage fan because the spindle wore out. I will never get rid of them. All the parts are still readily available.

This is how the washers should be just like the old days!

Hi and thanks for your video review. It was very helpful. We have been struggling with now our 3rd set of GE washer and dryer in the last almost 4 years and probably 15 service visits. We got the GE set bc it was a top loader, filled all the way and had choice of fill and was the only machine not HE. Also had a nice light lid for me to lift as the others were like lifting a brick. Right now, we have just had the same parts break as on the last 2 replacements and we are done. The washer cannot spin without pulverizing itself and jumping around. The dryer already is loose in the drum and banging itself. Sounds like someone is playing basketball at times. As we live on a second floor and are so tired of repairs, we were looking for something that was tougher and built well but also not with the loud banging we have. This one looked good but there are a couple things I'm not sure about. First, you mentioned it was painted and not porcelain. I imagine all machines these days are painted and not porcelain? Does the paint ever get an odor when the dryer gets hot? Does it have the texture like a painted wall or is it smooth like other machines? I saw in another video that the dashboard areas are covered in a thick plastic wrap. Does that ever get an odor or get tacky? Last, we have a laundry closet which is quite nice by our front door. It does have doors but our place is smallish. How loud would you say it gets? I know you said yours is in the garage and is quiet bc of that but we have about 1300 sq feet. We are not right on top of the washer and dryer but it is in our living space. Is it super loud or like the old fashioned machines...average loud? I am sad bc I love the look of our GE's but they are the cheapest built set I have ever seen. Like a plastic toy. At this point, with 3 of the GE's defective the same way, and many reports of it online as well, it is time to give up and move on. We are hoping these might work. Thanks for your time and feedback.

You can always buy the new Speed Queen TC5 Classic Series Washing Machine. Transmission driven old school wash action!!!

4 year later how is it? I am in Canada and the equivalent to Speed Queen is Heubsch. Trying to decide on this Maytag or the TC5 model, it is apparently better at washing than the TR models............I cant find anyone in my province with this Maytag in stock for me to view in person.

We have had a maytag washer and dryer since about 1988. Really great machines. Would never buy the front loaders, they just don't last.

I like being able to see what is going in the washing machine when it is running. How do you disable the latch. I have a Maytag LA412 that is 30 years old without a lot of bells and whistles but it fills up with water which I like and the fact that this new one does also has me about convinced to get it.

Key points about the washer not mentioned: -1/2hp motor -dual-action agitator vs the one-piece agitator on the non-commercial units. -more aggressive agitation. - 7-rib drive belt. -door is left unlocked during water filling to allow additional clothes to be added, etc. Non-commercial washers lock the door as soon as start is pressed. As far as it lasting longer, I'm not so sure that's the case. The main attraction to this unit is it's the only one close to being like the top-load agitator washers from 30+ years ago.

Are you going show the buzzer when this dryer done

how do you disable the button so you can keep the lid open.

Im probably going to get these for my apartment because all of these high efficiency washing machines are a joke. If you want to save water just dont use the extra options or do small amounts of clothes at a time.

thanks, was helpful

I was wondering if you had any updates on the machines. I am considering this set in 2022, wondering if it's still working good since it looks like this review is 3 years old. More interested in if it is running well. Noise doesn't bother me. Thank you.

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How is your cabinet paint holding up, Chris?

Thanks.

Very helpful video. I just ordered this W/D pair from AJ Madison. So, how do you disable the lid lock? (If the load becomes unbalanced while the lid is locked during the spin cycle, can you pause it and open the lid to redistribute the load?) Thanks.

Thanks so much for these videos. I just went to Lowes today and bought the washer. I have 30 days to decide if I want the protection plan but I don't know if it's worthwhile.

Softener helps in rinsing ! Don't like smells get Downy free. And also Vinegar helps in killing soap. Love the Maytags I just wish they extend the rpm's from 700..to 850 to 950 really 1000 is the norm on European washers not much to ask for so come on Whirlpool stop the safe and the wrinkle factor on extraction . Otherwise it's pretty much a durable product. And also a bit more options for the second generation line. Thanks for posting.😎

pls help my washer drain automatically i mean when water is pour it goes down even it was not set in drained setting

Thanks for the video. Could you measure the dimension of the height of the washer with the door open - from the floor to the door open at a 90 degree angle. We have a cabinet just above where we will put the washer and I want to make certain that the door will be able to open all the way.

This is one of 2 best washers Maytag makes. Rest is junk. Especially with screen computer.

Shark Bite fittings in the wall????? OMG, NOT in my house ever. I wouldn't use them for a garden hose nozzle fix LOL.

Question: Does anyone know what a flashing SOAK/WASH light indicates? The light should be on continuously during that cycle, right?Thanks in advance.

Thanks for posting. Great video. I’m having this set delivered Monday!! I too was torn between this and SQ. With the help from this video and a Lorain Furniture’s videos, we decided on the Maytag. I will be posting videos in a few weeks about our decision.

So what about the dryer? Are you happy with it, can you give it a review?

I absolutely love this Washer.. Excellent agitation with plenty of water like it should be... Great video, thanks...

In all the years I've spent owning these W/D systems, I'd rather own/buy the commercial versions of ANY modern washer/dryer made by whomever. I do like these Maytag's simply of the circulation of the clothes during the wash/rinse cycles.

Loved your real world video! I have a Maytag LA710 washer that I purchased in 1983 that is and always will be the best of the best... I have replaced parts over the years but I am kind of at a threshold... transmission and/or braking system has failed. I am very impressed with this set and may fall on the sword real soon. So glad to see Maytag putting out a fabulous product again. Like many others have said, I probably would have bought the Queens before they destroyed everything that made them great. IMA this is the ONLY top load to even consider that's on the market today. One question... I use the hot wash a lot... I know that it blends cold in to temper even a hot load, do u find that the water isn't real that hot?? Also wonder if i should wait a bit to see if they are going to come out with a more premium model even tho these bad boys will give me everything that I really need. I would LOVE it if you could post a fill with hot water... I also realize the results would be effected based on how hot you have your water heater set. Keep up the good work! Wendell

when you turn away from the washer close the lid it was quite loud while you descried the dryer

This washer gave up on me 1 year after purchase, will not agitate any longer, just spin. It did make some clunking sounds before it gave up. Something went bad in the transmission (its a belt drive), but I'm on youtube trying to figure out how to fix this thing.

How do you disable the door switch on the washer

You did a nice review. This was my choice at first but I ended up with the 2019 Speed Queen TR7 only because it has so many choices 16 cycles and the auto fill is just amazingly accurate on the Speed Queen. I really don’t do very large loads so that’s what bothered me about this one the tub always fulls to the top except for the normal cycle. It works great and really cleans I think better than the older model which I also had in 2016.

I have this set and it does well but do you ever get a dirt ring around the top of the washer where the deep fill stops?

Is there any way to prolong the wash cycle?

Great review. I just purchased the same set - just delivered this morning. How do you disable to lid latch so that it fills with lid opened? OR does it do that already? Thanks!

This type of washer would be helpful in my place of employment I'm a laundry aid for a assisted living and we use front loader that are not commercial quality and they r breaking every week

From what I can find here in Houston Texas only Lowe's has it and Lowe's has changed one letter in the model number "KW" and now it's an exclusive clone of the GW but they've eliminated the 5 year all parts and labor thing and made it 1 year so they can sell you the 3 year extended warranty,,,,,, extremely irritating !!

Thanks for the video. I'm curious about how much soap you normally put in when using a full tub of water. I assume these machines are not HE when using the deep fill options.

I purchased this washer mostly based on this video. With three loads daily, my washer failed after only 6 months. My washer is still currently down as the repairman has been back 4 times and we are still waiting on a resolution. I have to say, when it worked, it was amazing. Very powerful and actually fills completely and finishes quickly. Washes very well. But, alas, we are now going into week 5 of no washer and going to the laundry mat daily for our three loads a day. You do the math. We are out over $120 thus far for laundry expenses and Maytag refuses to reimburse us for loss of use. I am going to make my own review video as I have had a completely different experience.

Speed Queen launched a new model this spring (2019) that is almost the same as the 2017 model. Model TC5000. A very good machine.

Our washer quit cleaning clothes. We've had 2 local Whirlpool technicians look at it. They can't find anything wrong. One tech was even on the phone with a Whirlpool technician and then a Master technician. They say nothing is wrong with it, but if your washer isn't cleaning your clothes, or disolving your Tide pod, or unfolding your folded pants, it's definitely not agitating! And the Whirlpool techs that were "helping" the local serviceman didn't offer any tests for him to try and troubleshoot and find the problem.

I liked the Maytag until I found out the cabinet was painted. Is the Speed Queen cabinet enameled or painted.

Just ordered one. I wanted the speed queen but they changed their design. How did you disable the lid latch?

I don't see what is commercial grade about it. My 2000 era Whirlpool direct drive has the same 1/2 HP rated motor. Stainless tub, okay that's better than a coated steel tub. My coated tub is still fine with many thousands of loads ran later, zero rust. The black control panel finish "looks" commercial grade I guess. Price tag definitely is up there. 5 year warranty maybe??

I hope they continue on with this model or at least update it with a water level control

Uhhmazin how the wheel ALWAYS gets reinvented isn’t it?!🤔🤔

Hi Chris Love your videos. Hope I am not asking questions only a mfg would be able to know. I checked all the comments & dont see these questions. I have the Maytag Model MVWP575G1. My only concern I wish It could fill with more water, and or that it came with a bigger tub than 3.5 cu. feet, like maybe 4.5 cu. feet.. What is the max load of clothes per pound you should put in as I have a scale, I dont want to ever overload the machine. Is there a hack for getting it to fill with more water, and or what happens if I were to add more water to it as it was filling at the start of the cycle ?? Lastly based on your experience & knowledge is there a bigger commercial washer you recommend..... Please please respond asap. Thank you

How do you get the lid to stay open

Does it have an auto fabric softener dispenser?

Why does the washer sitting higher than the dryer? It seems every set I’ve seen is like that, unless you have it raised higher?

Please share how you disable the lid.

Hi Chris, does the washer fill completely for the RINSING cycle.?????

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How long did the washer washed the towels?

Thanks for the video. Has the model changed in anyway in 2020 from the one you are showing? Thinking about buying one this week. How long does each cycle option take? I heard the hot water option doesn’t really let hot water out but it’s more of a warm water? Is that true?

Why can't we have these kind of washers in Brazil? More metal than plastic, easy to understand panel and actual wash power.

Why did whirlpool take spinning the water out ?

Will this fit a king-size comforter?

Hi Chris, great video! Thanks for making this. This may have really sold me on one! My only reservation is that I haven't seen anyone online comment on how well this might handle pet hair? I have long hair pets, so pet hair is an on going battle, with and I am hoping the deep fill will be enough to wash it away. Any thoughts?

Hey great video. How did you disable the latch? Just unscrew it from the cover and placed it in the latch thing?

Cycle time?

Is the Commercial model the only model which allows the basket to completely fill with water?

I got mines a week ago and I been noticing a electric burn smell while it’s washing... I’m wondering is that a big deal? Got mines from appliance factory as a new scratch and dent

Does it have two water inlets? One for cold and warm water?