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Maytag SAV4655EWW

by Mike Sherwood
(Dundee, Oregon)

We purchased this Maytag for $449 in October of 2004 because of it's simplicity and straight forward approach. No extra bells and whistles to go wrong. Well, it turns out this model is a lemon.

In June of 2007, the transmission went out as did the triple seal kit. Grease got over several loads of laundry, spotting some expensive whites. That was fixed, but with an out of pocket expense of $120. Now, one year later, the transmission and seal kit have gone south, throwing oil all over loads again.

The repair guy came out and said, yup, the transmission and seal kit needed replacing again, only this time they won't cover the seal kit, so the total bill would be $200. The repair guy said that this model has had a LOT of problems, requiring transmission repairs galore.

So, within 4 years, this thing needs replacing, totally. I am not going to pour another $200 into a bad machine. Maytag has got to be kidding if they think people are going to plunk down $400-$500 for a washing machine only to have it break down so totally and so quickly.

My last washing machine lasted 17 years. My mothers washing machine lasted 19 years already. So this Maytag lasting for 4 years before needing replacing... you have got to be kidding me Maytag. I won't be replacing the transmission, only to have it break in another year... no, I am getting another washing machine and it won't be a Maytag

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Feb 27, 2010
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Maytag SAV4655EWW
by: Tim

Same experience as others on this thread. Purchased in Sept 2003 after the previous "basic" Kenmore has lasted 14 years. Paid $400+ for if from Nebraska Furniture Mart. Made bad noises in the first year ... had work done under warranty ... 4 years later made noises and eventually quit spin cycle. Went to the Maytag web site and pulled up a technician (A&E) ... was on the phone with the guy confirming the appointment and the guy asked the model and what it was doing. Explained it and he said to replace rather than repair. (honest technician...could have taken our money)

Dec 30, 2009
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Maytag and Americian Appliance Repair, Inc (California)
by: Burnt on Maytag, too

Wish I had read this before. I just paid over $300 for a motor to American Appliance Repair, Inc and problem still exists. Now they tell me its a transmission and a second opinion I got confirmed and told me I got royally screwed by American Appliance, inc. Yea, this machine's a piece of garbage and so American Appliance Repair, Inc of So Cal.

Oct 04, 2009
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Stopped after four years
by: Anonymous

Not a good machine had it only 4 years and not spinning draining water.

Aug 18, 2009
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Bad washer all around
by: Anonymous

Yes this washer is piece of crap.

I have ad several problems with it including the problem that the beltassembly was mounted wrong in the factory and now it leaks from the tub seal.

Sep 28, 2008
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Ditto on the Maytag SAV series
by: Trish, Pensacola, FL

Having had my initial Maytag set for nearly 20 years with no problems, I knew my next purchase would be a Maytag - boy, was I ever disappointed. Bought the SAV series in February, 2004 and now have to replace due to transmission problems and water leaks. Spoke with two repairman who said the SAV series were ridden with transmission problems - both recommended I replace rather than repair, and both recommended I purchase a Whirlpool. They told me the SAV model I had was made by Amana.

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