Maytag Neptune™ MAH5500B Front Load Washer

The Bottom Line: If you have the money and want a good washer, it's hard to do better than this!

Review: We bought our first house not all that long ago, and so for the first time we had to face buying things like a washer & dryer. We've tried (where we have the budget) to buy things for the new house that will last. This means that sometimes we buy...

The Bottom Line: Stay away to avoid buying a new one within 5 years or having costly repairs. It has great cleaning power, but not worth the extra costs and headache.

Review: I bought this washing machine in October 2001. I loved the machine at first.

It is great at washing clothes and getting them clean when it's working as long as you don't fill it too full.

After about 8 months, the softener...

Review: I will never buy one again, in ANY model from this manufacturer, or whoever they merge with.

Problem is the washer STINKS! And I'm not just saying it....the washer actually smells bad! Seems this model keeps in old, used water (a little...

The Bottom Line: Too expensive to break so easily, and much too expensive to repair.

Review: I have owned a Maytag front-loading Neptune washer (MAH5500A) for about 4 years, and mostly liked it, until it quit working last week. I purchased the front loader because I liked the idea of saving energy and water; it was highly rated by consumer...

Review: I thought Maytag was a top notch product. What a mistake!! Due to poor design water collects in the door gasket and mold sets in that leaves a horrible odor and is unhealthy. Once there it can't be eliminated. Maytag settled a class action suit but...

The Bottom Line: If initial cost isn't your main concern, or if you make trips to the laundromat for larger items, this washer is for you.

Review: The reason I call this a "1 load a day washer" is the amount of time consumed to wash a load of clothes. Also, the main reason I bought this machine is because I thought it was cool and innovative.

The machine itself is easier to use than...