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Maytag Performa Model #PAVT920AWW

by R. Quattrini
(Monroe, LA, USA)

I bought my washing machine, a Maytag Performa (Model # PAVT920AWW), at Lowe’s two years ago when I graduated from college. My budget was small, but this machine has gotten the job done well since I’ve owned it. In fact, it is still going strong, and I hope it will continue to run for many more years. I have had no problems with it, either mechanically or in operation.

After my roommate moved out, I only had my laundry to do, and the Mini-Load feature has been great – it runs a smaller than small load, and doesn’t force you to waste water. The spin cycle gets clothes dry enough that I don’t have to run them through the dryer forever, which helps me save money on gas and electricity. I have a dog, and am constantly running his bedding and towels through the wash, and the Performa does a good job of getting the stains and hair out. For pet laundry I generally utilize the Extra Rinse Feature at the end of the Regular cycle to make sure absolutely everything comes clean.

While the Performa is not a fancy machine with timers and soak cycles, it does have 12 different options for cycles and water temperatures, and performs well. For anyone on a budget, I would recommend this machine.

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Nov 18, 2009
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star 		performa washer combo rock crusher
by: maytag junk

The performa pavt920aww is a hunk of garbage! If the hoses and the drain hose weren't hooked up the washer machine would bounce all over your house, mine has already walked it's way out of the laundry room.

1 wet dish rag will throw it off balance to the point that it sounds and looks like you have put a 30lb. weight in it and turned it on the spin cycle.

I have ordered new springs and shubber to try to fix this piece of garbage. I will never own a Maytag appliance again
Sep 05, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		I love the Performa
by: Anonymous

I bought it second hand and I am so impressed with the way it runs. I also love the mini load cycle feature. Sorry to hear about the other problems mentioned. This one isnt a lemon
Jul 25, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		MAYTAG PERFORMA
by: Philip

SAME THING MASSIVE OUT OF BALLANCE PROBLEMS.THIS BREAKS OTHER COMPONANTS IN THE MACHINE LIKE THE CLUTCH! SERVICEMAN WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND FIX THE BROKEN PART BUT YOUR MACHINE WILL STILL BANG AROUND AND BREAK DOWN AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!! DON'T BOTHER TRYING TO FIX THIS UNIT! MAYTAG SHOULD BE ASHAMED.PEOPLE INVEST ALOT OF MONEY TO BE RIPPED OFF AND RIPPED OFF AGAIN TRYING TO FIX THERE VERRY EXPENSIVE INVESTMENT.MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL WHO TRUSTED MAYTAG PERFOMA PHILIPINSYDNEY.
Jul 14, 2009
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star 		Maytag is junk
by: Anonymous

I loaded machine with cothes and work 5 min transmission went down Hard to believe. I used to have Ken more before and work work and still working Nsuggest never buy performa. Looks like made in China
Jun 16, 2009
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star 		Performa PAVT920AWW
by: Beyond Annoyed

Washer was just over 2 yrs when transmission went. It was "covered" by warranty from Sears I still paid $160 for "shop charges and technicians visit". Waser is now leaking around the gasket where the tranmission meets the tub. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
Jun 07, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		PAVT920AWW
by: Steve

Had washing machine for just short of 3 years. Will not spin unless you push on agitator. Most likely brake or transmission problem. Will replace rather than fix. Will never buy another Maytag product again.
Mar 11, 2009
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star 		maytag performa
by: Anonymous

I purchase a performa in august of 06 the washer.The transmission went $300. to replace .Will never buy a maytag again
Feb 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		maytaag top loaders
by: Anonymous

no more performa and atlantis machines whirlpool purchased maytag and no longer make these units
Jan 27, 2009
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star 		Washer and Dryer a BU$T
by: Anonymous

My Maytag set is a whopping 4 years old. I have been through 3 thermostats (last one just July) on the dryer and now need another. Its running on one again so it is not hot enough, and I have to restart a couple of times. The washer is seriously off balance, so the drain hose came loose and flooded our place and a little of the unit downstairs. SO I am looking at alot of $$$ to have both repaired. My mother warned me they had gone down hill...should have listened.
Jan 10, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Maytag is JUNK
by: Anonymous

Same problem, after 30 years of Maytag I am done. JUNK, last machine was 20 years old, this new Performa bangs around, moves and makes so much noise you can't even watch TV when it is running. I will never buy another, Maytag you lost a loyal customer.
Jan 02, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maytag Performa JUNK!!!
by: Anonymous

i bought this machine from Lowe's on 9/26/2006...It broke down rght before Christmas of 2008. The last 3 months i had it, the clothes were damp after benig washed, and when I first got the machine it seemed off balance during the spn cycle, and the installer from Lowe's came back to rebalance it, and said it was fine that i just needed to break the washer in because many of the newer washers were like that. DON"T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
Dec 06, 2008
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star 		Do not waste your money
by: Anonymous

Bought this machine at lowes 2 years ago, after 9 months main bearing seized. Repaired on their crappy warrantee, they pay for the part, we pay labor such a stand up company. Since then machine makes a terrible grinding noise when stopping a cycle, constantly off balance, does not spin properly and leaves alot of water in the clothes which makes the dryer have to work harder. Maytag junk.. we are on our way to by a Kenmore. Our first Kenmore washer lasted 13 years with absolutely no problems, Maytag 2 years and out the door.
Jul 14, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		This machine is junk
by: Tim

I have had the same problems. My washer wanted to constantly jump around (even though I had it perfectly level). After 15 months, the drainage hose sprung a leak and left 1 1/2 inches of water in my utility room. Finally, after about 19 months, the transmission went out. I was told it would be cheaper to buy a new machine than to repair this one.

I will NEVER buy another Performa washing machine. My money is too valuable to throw away 300-400 dollars every year and a half to two years.
Jul 09, 2008
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star 		Save your Money II
by: Traci

I have had my performa for a little over 2 years. The wash basket constantly gets off balance and bangs around. A couple times I have had to move the machine back into place because it banged around so much it moved away from the wall. To have it repaired will be over $360. So now I have to go buy a new one.
Jun 25, 2008
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star 		Save your money!!
by: Anonymous

I purchased as I have been loyal to Maytag for years. I have had for 18 months and the washer has broken down. I have been in contact with Maytag and was given little assistance as the warranty period has ended. I have found out that the problem is the transmission and the repair cost is over $300. I will be replacing with a new machine, which obviousley will not be a Maytag. Another dissatisfied customer.

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