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Jul 25, 2023

8 Best Maytag Washing Machines of 2023

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The Maytag MHW8630HC is a powerful washer that lets you do laundry on your terms. It's 5.0-cu.-ft. drum can handle just about anything. Read More

While not the gentlest washer, its Normal and Heavy cycles have very strong cleaning performances and its Quick cycle finishes in 13 minutes. Read More

The Maytag MVW7232HW offers a massive 5.3-cu.-ft. drum and above-average cleaning. Read More

This front-loader is an above average performer across the board, with solid Normal and Delicates cycles, and an excellent Heavy Duty cycle. Read More

This Maytag model offers pretty average performance, but it comes with some impressive features and a 10-year warranty. Read More

Updated March 21, 2023

With over a century of experience manufacturing washing machines, it's no surprise that Maytag has become the go-to choice for shoppers on the hunt for a powerful washer. But even if you've already decided on the Maytag brand, there are plenty of options and features you should consider if you want to find the perfect machine for your laundry room.

Below, we've collected the best Maytag washers available for purchase right now. Every Maytag washer that's passed through our labs has gone through the same exacting examination by our laundry experts, separating the wheat from the chaff. After testing several popular Maytag washers, our favorite is the Maytag MHW8630HC (available at Appliances Connection) because of its strong cleaning performance and speedy Quick cycle. If you want to know more, read on!

The Maytag MHW8630HC has all the features you could ever want.

Combining excellent stain removal ability, a massive drum, and a plethora of features, the MHW8630HC is the best Maytag washer we’ve tested to date. The Heavy Duty cycle aced our cleaning tests, dealing with everything from red wine to oil. We also appreciated the MHW8630HC's internal water heater. With it, the Sanitize cycle achieved temperatures of around 130°F, allowing you to easily eliminate the most common illness-causing bacteria.

Cleaning alone does not make a great washer. This front loading Maytag has an automatic detergent dispenser that holds soap for up to eight loads. In addition, the MHW8630HC comes with Fresh Hold, a feature that can tumble the drum after a wash has finished to prevent full-sized loads from developing a musty odor, and Overnight Wash & Dry which will wash and dry a shirt or two while you sleep, making the chore of doing laundry easier.

Read our review of the Maytag MHW8630HC.

Power Heavy Duty cycle

High number of features

Streamlined controls

Expensive

Slow cycles

Long-time fans of Maytag washing machines won't be disappointed with the MHW6630HC. In addition to the Normal and Heavy cycles, which both have very strong cleaning performances, this washer also has a speedy, highly effective 13-minute-long Quick cycle.

While our testing indicates this washer is less gentle with clothes than we’d hoped, we think the MHW6630HC makes up for it with some neat features. Specifically steam option, an extended tumble cycle to keep post-wash clothes from clumping and wrinkling, and the "Extra Power" button, which can help get tough stains out of family-sized loads of laundry. If you need tough stains removed in a short time span, check out the Maytag MHW6630HC front-load washer.

Read our review of the Maytag MHW6630HC.

Streamlined interface

Strong cleaning performance

Fast Quick cycle

HIgher than average wear and tear on Normal and Delicates cycles

The Maytag MVW7232HW is a top-loading washing machine with a great mix of new features and old-school functionality. With a large capacity of 5.3 cubic feet and Extra Power stain removal booster, this washer can handle large loads without taking a hit on cleaning ability. Those who like having control over the amount of water in a wash, willbe delighted by the Deep Fill option, which allows you to add varying amounts of extra water to wash cycles.

In terms of stain removal, this washer has some of the best-performing Normal and Heavy Duty cycles that have ever come through our labs. Even better, we found this washer is gentle on your clothes. While the cycle times are longer than those of some other washers we’ve seen (the Normal cycle clocks in at ~40 minutes), for the cleaning power you get with the Maytag MVW7232HW, you won't mind the trade-off.

Read our review of the Maytag MVW7232HW.

Massive drum

Deep fill option

Good cleaning

Slow cycles

A bit noisy

The Maytag MHW5630HW is built for families on the go who are battling busy schedules and an abundance of tough stains. This front-loading washing machine showed above average performance through both normal and delicate cycle settings. Where it really shines is on its Heavy Duty cycle.

A 15-minute quick cycle helps you squeeze in a load when you’re tight on time. The 12-hour Fresh Spin setting helps keep clothing fresh if you wash a load before you leave… but don't come home until hours later. However, we were disappointed in the Extra Power setting—it didn't increase cleaning performance only extended the wash time of the cycle.

Read our review of the Maytag MHW5630HW.

Fast quick cycle

Offers 12 HR Fresh Spin

Low cost per wash

Extra Power offered no extra stain fighting

The Maytag MVW7230HW top-loader carries a premium price, but if you can get it on sale it offers decent performance for a traditional top-loader. In our tests, we found it performed about as well as the average washer. It also has some nice extras like a built-in faucet and an impressive, decade-long warranty.

Read our review of the Maytag MVW7230HW.

Built-in faucet

10-year warranty

Expensive

Low cleaning power for its price

Tough on clothes

The Maytag MVWC565FW is a solid option for those operating on a budget. This top-load washer combines solid performance (bolstered by the impressive PowerWash heavy cycle) with many customization options. Other than the main cycle, the remaining four knobs allow you to adjust the soil level, the wash temperature, the number of rinses, and the amount of water that goes into each cycle.

The MVWC565FW boasts both a Deep Rinse and a Deep Water Wash option; if you prefer to use lots of water in your washer cycles, or typically have small loads to wash, then this is the washing machine for you.

PowerWash cycle has great stain removal

Uses extra water when you want

Tough on laundry

Relatively small capacity

Known for its pet hair removing capabilities, the Maytag MVW6500MBK lived up to its claims during testing where it adeptly tackled a dog blanket coated with hair from a Bernese Mountain Dog. The machine's pole agitator includes a special filter that collects hair during a wash, though it must be emptied manually.

The overall cleaning capabilities of the washer were not disappointing. In testing, it cleaned slightly above the average mark for a top-loader and the Heavy and Delicates cycles did particularly well with stains. The MVW6500MBK also has a built-in faucet to allow you to pre-treat stains right over the washing tub, which helps reduce water waste. Additionally, the Quick Wash cycle can deliver clean laundry to you in just 31 minutes.

However, there were some downsides: The delicate cycle is rougher on clothes than we'd like to see, and was only slightly more gentle than a regular cycle. The spin cycles also didn't get out as much water as the average top-loader so your dryer will have to work harder.

Read our review of the Maytag MVW6500MBK.

Catches a lot of pet hair

Decent cleaning power

Slow-close lid and built-in faucet

Delicates cycle is rough

Spin cycle doesn't get out much water

If you like old-school washers, the Maytag MVWP576KW is a solid choice. It's a straightforward commercial-grade washer with intuitive controls and an aesthetic reminiscent of washers from a few decades ago. With a solid metal construction, this top-loader is certainly built for punishment, and its motor comes backed by a 10-year guarantee.

In terms of cleaning, the MVWP576KW didn't impress us as much as some other Maytags have, but it should be able to handle the average load of laundry.

We’d recommend the Maytag MVWP576KW if high durability is your main concern.

Read our review of the Maytag MVWP576KW.

Great warranty

Intuitive controls

Below average cleaning power

Leaves laundry a little soggy

Reviewed's past and present lab team tests appliances on an ongoing basis, which leads to this continually changing list of the best washing machines.We have plenty of experience testing these products in the lab, and we've also used them like normal people would in the course of their daily lives, which means that we have a great sense for what appliances are bargains, and which extra features that are genuinely useful.

With all this in mind, you can feel confident that when we recommend a product, we're giving it our Reviewed stamp of approval, which means two things: firstly, this appliance performs well, and secondly, this appliance is easy to use. We're always reviewing new products, so stay tuned for our reviews and roundups of the latest products in laundry, refrigerators, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners.

We use a strip of AHAM-approved stains (which includes cocoa, sweat, pig's blood, red wine, and oil) to see how much of each stain a washing machine can remove.

Every washing machine that comes into Reviewed's labs gets put through the same testing regime, which addresses both performance and user-friendliness. Performance tests include:

• Stain removal — on a strip of AHAM-approved stains (which includes cocoa, sweat, pig's blood, red wine, and oil), how much of each stain can this washing machine remove?

• Wear and tear — during a given cycle, how hard is the mechanical action of the washing machine on your clothes?

• Water retention — how much water does your washing machine spin out at the end of the cycle?

• Cycle time — how long is each washing machine cycle?

The best washers have solid stain removal abilities, do not damage your clothes, retain little water, and have short cycle times.

Beyond these performance tests, we also assess the usability of each washing machine, based on our experience, both during testing and during more casual use (one perk of working at Reviewed is that there are plenty of laundry machines on premises!). Our main goal is to get the answer to one question: how easy is it to actually use this washing machine? This involves assessing the control panel, the door, the detergent dispenser, and any smart features that are included.

By combining the performance data with our own observations, we can make solid recommendations for anyonelooking for any type of washing machine at any price point.

Maytag (part of Whirlpool Corporation) is one of the oldest and best recognized appliance brands in the U.S. The history of Maytag spans back to the late 19th/early 20th century, where Maytag, then run by F. L. Maytag, was one of the first businesses to start producing and improving upon the wooden tub washing machines.

Now, more than a hundred years later, the Maytag brand name is most commonly associated with its washing machines. While some brands have more front-load washers on the market, Maytag holds true to its roots (and its loyal fans) by maintaining its focus on the traditional top-load market, while also expanding into some front-load washers as well.

Maytag is also one of the brands that wears the coveted "Made in the USA" sticker. While very few appliances are truly made, from start to finish, in the USA anymore, the parts for Maytag washing machines are "designed, engineered, and assembled in the U.S.A."

Mark Brezinski

Senior Writer

Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.

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Julia MacDougall

Senior Scientist

Julia is the Senior Scientist at Reviewed, which means that she oversees (and continually updates) the testing of products in Reviewed's core categories such as televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, and more. She also determines the testing methods and standards for Reviewed's "The Best Right Now" articles.

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Dave Ellerby is Reviewed's Chief Scientist and has a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds and a B.Sc. from the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years of experience designing tests and analyzing data.

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