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The Best Maytag Washing Machines of 2023

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Editor's Choice Product image of Maytag MHW8630HC
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Maytag MHW8630HC

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

Pros

  • Power Heavy Duty cycle
  • High number of features
  • Streamlined controls

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Slow cycles
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Editor's Choice Product image of Maytag MHW6630HC

Maytag MHW6630HC

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

Pros

  • Streamlined interface
  • Strong cleaning performance
  • Fast Quick cycle

Cons

  • HIgher than average wear and tear on Normal and Delicates cycles
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Maytag MVW7232HW

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

Pros

  • Massive drum
  • Deep fill option
  • Good cleaning

Cons

  • Slow cycles
  • A bit noisy
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Maytag MHW5630HW

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

Pros

  • Fast quick cycle
  • Offers 12 HR Fresh Spin
  • Low cost per wash

Cons

  • Extra Power offered no extra stain fighting
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Maytag MVW7230HW

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

Pros

  • Built-in faucet
  • 10-year warranty

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Low cleaning power for its price
  • Tough on clothes

With over a century of experience manufacturing washing machines, it's no surprise that Maytag is a go-to choice for shoppers hunting for a powerful washer. But even if you've already decided on the Maytag brand, you’ll still want to weigh the options and features to find the perfect Maytag model for your laundry room.

Below, we've collected the best Maytag washers available for purchase right now. Every Maytag washer we test in our labs has gone through the same exacting examination by our laundry experts, separating the wheat from the chaff. After testing several top-rated Maytag washers, our favorite is the Maytag MHW8630HC (available at Appliances Connection) because of its strong cleaning performance and speedy Quick cycle. But it isn’t the only Maytag that can make laundry day a breeze.

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The Maytag MHW8630HC has all the features you could ever want.
Credit: Reviewed / Jonathan Chan

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

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Maytag MHW8630HC

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 like the MHW8630HC’s internal water heater. It enables the Sanitize cycle to achieve temperatures around 130°F, to easily eliminate the most common illness-causing bacteria.

Cleaning alone does not make a standout washer, and there are some great features here, as well. This front-loading Maytag has an automatic detergent dispenser that holds soap for up to eight loads. The MHW8630HC’s Fresh Hold feature can tumble the drum after a wash has finished to prevent full-sized loads from developing a musty odor. Additionally, Overnight Wash & Dry can launder a shirt or two while you sleep, making the chore of doing laundry easier.

Read our review of the Maytag MHW8630HC.

Pros

  • Power Heavy Duty cycle

  • High number of features

  • Streamlined controls

Cons

  • Expensive

  • Slow cycles

Other Maytag Washers We Tested

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Maytag MHW6630HC

Long-time fans of Maytag washing machines will find a lot to love about 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 Maytag MHW6630HC makes up for it with some neat features. We specifically love the 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 MHW6630HC Maytag front-load washer.

Read our review of the Maytag MHW6630HC.

Pros

  • Streamlined interface

  • Strong cleaning performance

  • Fast Quick cycle

Cons

  • HIgher than average wear and tear on Normal and Delicates cycles

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Maytag MVW7232HW

The MVW7232HW is a Maytag top-load washer with a great mix of new features and old-school functionality. With a large capacity of 5.3 cubic feet and the Extra Power stain removal booster, this washer can handle large loads without taking a hit on cleaning ability. If you want to control the amount of water in a wash, you’ll be delighted by the Deep Fill option, which lets you 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 approximately 40 minutes), the cleaning power you get with the Maytag MVW7232HW is worth the trade-off.

Read our review of the Maytag MVW7232HW.

Pros

  • Massive drum

  • Deep fill option

  • Good cleaning

Cons

  • Slow cycles

  • A bit noisy

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Maytag MHW5630HW

The Maytag MHW5630HW is built for families on the go who have to juggle busy schedules with an abundance of tough stains. This front-loading washing machine showed above-average performance on both normal and delicate cycle settings. However, where it really shines is 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 want to toss in a load before you leave the house for a few hours. However, we were disappointed in the Extra Power setting—it didn’t increase cleaning performance; it only extended the wash time of the cycle.

Read our review of the Maytag MHW5630HW.

Pros

  • Fast quick cycle

  • Offers 12 HR Fresh Spin

  • Low cost per wash

Cons

  • Extra Power offered no extra stain fighting

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Maytag MVW7230HW

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-load washing machine. It performed about as well in our testing 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.

Pros

  • Built-in faucet

  • 10-year warranty

Cons

  • Expensive

  • Low cleaning power for its price

  • Tough on clothes

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Maytag Pet Pro MVW6500MBK

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 you then have to empty the filter 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 remove as much water as the average top-loader, so your dryer will have to work harder.

Read our review of the Maytag MVW6500MBK.

Pros

  • Catches a lot of pet hair

  • Decent cleaning power

  • Slow-close lid and built-in faucet

Cons

  • Delicates cycle is rough

  • Spin cycle doesn't get out much water

How We Tested Maytag Washing Machines

The Testers

Reviewed's past and present lab team tests appliances on an ongoing basis, generating a continually-evolving list of the best washing machines. We have an abundance of experience testing these products in the lab, but we also use them for our own laundry, noting what we do and don’t love. This helps us understand what to expect at each price point for these appliances, and helps us know which features 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.

The Tests

A man holds a stain strip that is wet and faded
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

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 capabilities that are included.

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

What You Should Know About Maytag Washers

Maytag (part of Whirlpool Corporation) is one of the oldest and best-recognized appliance brands in the U.S. Their history 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. Some brands have more front-load washers on the market, and while Maytag does play in that space, it largely holds true to its roots (and its loyal fans) by maintaining its focus on the traditional top-load market.

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.”

Meet the testers

Mark Brezinski

Mark Brezinski

Senior Writer

@markbrezinski

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

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Jonathan Chan

Jonathan Chan

Senior Manager of Lab Operations

@Jonfromthelab1

Jonathan Chan currently serves as the Lab Manager at Reviewed. If you clean with it, it's likely that Jon oversees its testing. Since joining the Reviewed in 2012, Jon has helped launch the company's efforts in reviewing laptops, vacuums, and outdoor gear. He thinks he's a pretty big deal. In the pursuit of data, he's plunged his hands into freezing cold water, consented to be literally dragged through the mud, and watched paint dry. Jon demands you have a nice day.

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Julia MacDougall

Julia MacDougall

Senior Scientist

@reviewed

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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David Ellerby

David Ellerby

Chief Scientist

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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