My new Maytag washer doesn't add enough water to cover the load, and it really twists the items. I'm afraid it will tear them apart. Is this normal? How can I add more water? I'm afraid to wash my good clothes, and I don't want to buy another washer. null

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oreo · Accepted Answer

10/21/2020 I just purchased a new maytag washer & dryer. I HATE THIS WASHER!!!!!!!! A washer MUST have water deep enough so that the clothes agitate freely. There is hardly any water in the tub. I added, by using a bucket, 16 gallons of water just to get enough water to wash a load of laundry. AGAIN, I HATE THIS WASHER. A TOTAL WASTE OF MY HARD EARNED $$$$$. I want my money back and this junky washer GONE!

Answered by oreo 5 years ago

mimi · Answer

I'm having the exact same issue. I wish I had a washer from back in the day that has small, med, or large load options. I have no control over this machine. I put it on sensor and the water is so low that the clothes don't wash-they stink! Then I put it on deep fill and the water level is about 1/2 inch higher than on auto sensor and its like an elephant trying to bathe in a tea cup! I put up with it too long and don't think I can return it but I will never buy another auto sensor again! I'd be better off trying to wash by spitting on the clothes. :)

Answered by mimi 4 years ago

whereisthewater2 · Answer

The response from MaytagTeam wasn't very helpful. First, it is full of grammar errors. Second, I've tried everything with my Maytag machine and it never adds enough water. The clothes come out with detergent spots because it doesn't even rinse them good enough. This very expensive machine is not as good as a cheap model. I'm very disappointed.

Answered by whereisthewater2 5 years ago

PISSEDOFF · Answer

First off, don't ever buy another Maytag, especially one that says energy efficient or whatever. We have been adding buckets of water in since we got it. It's the only way to even get everything wet. I. don't care what THEY say. Clothes cannot possibly get clean when they don't even get wet and forget sheets, towels, blankets or God forbid, a comforter. Have done all the troubleshooting, don't bother. It's just a terrible machine. I've told everyone I know and they won't take a chance on getting the same kind of experience with their Maytag machine. Too bad. The old machines were wonderful.

Answered by PISSEDOFF 5 years ago

Vera · Answer

I wash pretty much everything on the bulky/sheets cycle as that’s the only one that gets a good amount of water in the drum.

NotHappy · Answer

I have the same problem with the water level never being high enough. I really hate using this washer. My 22-year old Maytag that I had before this worked so much better. Obviously there is no easy fix for this. Really disappointed in this version of Maytag!

Answered by NotHappy 5 years ago

Charla · Answer

I have discussed the above (which am experiencing with my new washer). I’ve been advised to use smaller loads and always use the deep water wash. Since deep water wash (per instructions) can’t be used on normal wash, it was advised to always use bulky sheets cycle. In this way there is more water so that clothes aren’t rubbing against each other( which wears them out quickly). However, this wash cycle takes a lot longer, but things are clean. Some have said they put two pails of water in the machine to get water above the clothes. Haven’t done that as I have to lug water too far. We have learned to deal with it.

Answered by Charla 6 years ago

Willreturntomorrow · Answer

I have the same problem. Remedy is that I will return my 1month old washer to Lowes tomorrow and by a different brand.

jfgl · Answer

Wet your items to make them heavier before placing them into the washer. The water level sensor(s) add according to the weigh of your wash load.

CarrieB · Answer

The new Maytag is a royal pain. When I have delicates or several cotton sweaters, I do not want them rubbing up against each-other with very little water. So....
I start the delicate cycle on high water level setting, adding detegrgent, etc. Do not put ANY clothes in. Set a timer for 18 minutes. Let the machine fill and agitate. After 18 to 19 minutes it will be full as its going to get. Pause washer. Insert clothing (I use a mesh bag for each item). Close lid. It will start to agitate, but now only for a few minutes, plenty for my hardly soiled delicates. You can also pause the machine and let it soak for a few minutes. Let it drain and spin. You can either let it go through the rinse cycle, but that gets very little water. So sometimes I pull all the clothes out before the rinse cycle starts, and turn the power off. Then I repeat the first 18 minutes but with with no soap. Add back the clothes and allow them to agitate for a few minutes. Turn off power. It will drain. When it has fully stopped set the washer on drain and spin. I use low speed spin for delicates.
Now, wasn't that easy :-)

Oldiesarebetter · Answer

I agree, this auto sensor crap sucks nothing gets clean. My husband said he is going to just start refurbishing old 80’s and 90’s washers as they work so much better than these new pieces of garbage they make.

Molly · Answer

I hate this machine it does not fill enough water to cover the clothes. Maytag dropped the ball will never buy Maytag appliance again !
Model MVWC465HW2

Malo · Answer

bravos xl maytag washer not enough water troubleshooting

Tuna11 · Answer

I also wish I had sent this Maytag washer back. Top Load MVW 8765 FW3

This method is easier than filling the washer with more water from a container. 

I keep one gallon containers (2 seperate bottles) of water handy. 
I place the full containers in the washing machine, evenly distributed so the washer does not vibrate.

Press start. Just as soon as the "high light" goes on I press pause IMMEDIATELY take the full water containers OUT.
Add detergent / bleach.
This process is second nature to me so If I left out anything please reply. 

Also.....will sell cheap!

Maytagcrap · Answer

Dont Buy. I have the maytag bravos xl mct. Its junk, hasn't washed the clothes right since I got it, I liked the large capacity aspect. Like everyone else has mentioned, what's energy efficient about a load you have to wash 3-4 times or soak in another bucket before you wash?? Sales people at best buy that sold it to us, raved how family had been using it for years and loved it... 
Total piece of garbage.

NeverBuyingMaytagAgain · Answer

We have this same problem! No matter what I do the washer starts agitating and there is no water because the clothes have soaked it all up. Our clothes do not come out clean and it takes hours to get them washed. The agitator wraps the clothes around itself so tight I’ve had to cut a towel apart to get it unstuck. It stretches out clothes out and ruins them. I am so over this machine. We have had to have someone come repair it twice since getting it in October 2020. I am buying a Samsung top loader as soon as we can! We are never buying a Maytag again!

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Let’s start a Class Action lawsuit

pamela · Answer

I agree with everyone who says this is a crummy washer. I understand that it uses less water but you need more than it uses. No way to tell where you are in a cycle so you can add fabric softener or starch at the right time. No way to soak for a long time...the time is preset and written in stone by Maytag. And it takes for ever to run a load. Everything is twisted into a know and goes off balance as often as not. I hate this machine too....I am looking for any excuse I can use to get rid of it....spent too much just to junk it.

LesliehatesherMaytag · Answer

I have a new front load Maytag and it doesn't get the clothes wet. Even the smallest loads it just doesn't add enough water to get one blanket wet all the way through. It's a nightmare. To wash anything I have to start the rinse cycle let that run for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn the washer off and start that rinse cycle again. After doing that between 3-6 imes then a blanket will be wet all the way through. I put in very little soap and it still takes at least six full rinse cycles to get the soap out. 

What a waste of my personal time! It takes literally all day to wash a single blanket. I couldn't possibly hate this machine any more then I do. I will never ever ever purchase another Maytag product ever again. It's the largest one they make. It's a Maxima.

I had a repair person come out and he says that it's not broken, it's just a piece of crap. He said he hates Maytags and he doesn't recommend purchasing them. They just don't add enough water to clean clothes.

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In reading most of the "answers" to the same concerns with this machine (which I just bought recently), my question is WHY is their no responce from Maytag reguarding this very prevolent issue?

Janine · Answer

This is my first Maytag washer and will be my last. It is 2 years old. I hate that I can't choose the water level...machine decides that for me !!! On larger loads, after soaking the clothes with water from faucet hoping machine will weigh it heavier, I put load on bedding setting where I will get the most water...1.20 min. Cycle!!!! I pre-wet every load...not sure it helps as when i restart, it pumps out water but the clothes are heavier so hope it helps!!!! I will give this away to my grandson once he gets his own place. Never will I buy another Maytag!!!!!

Trapper · Answer

I came on to find answers to this very problem to see others are having the same issue. I'm so upset with this purchase.

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Like everyone else, I absolutely hate this washer! What good is it having an extra large drum when the items at the top don’t even get wet! I wish there was someway to turn off that water saving feature, I absolutely hate it, don’t buy!!

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This is the fault of federal government regulations just like those nozzles on gas cans. Some idiots in Washington

Taylor · Answer

As I'm researching why my expensive Maytag washer agitates before full of water, I'm realizing that they are obviously made that way!!! What idiot designed this piece of crap? I absolutely HATE this washer!!! 
It will ruin your clothes!!!

frankandhonest · Answer

March 2022   EASY

1.  I put clothes in washer.  
2.  I place 2-FULL - 78 oz bottles of liquid soap containers in 
     washer....one on each side for balance. 
3.  Start washer and wait  for the water to start and stop 
      washer  immediately.
4.   Take out bottles.  Washer is at High water level.

I will never buy another Maytag and I will sell mine CHEAP! or if someone will haul away a practically new washer.

Lelanni · Answer

I so hate this Maytag washer. It will either put about 2 inches of water or completely fill up. Don’t buy a washer that supposedly senses the amount of clothes you are washing. I begged my husband to take it back to Lowes the first time I used it, I’ve been suffering with this F ing washer for 3 years. Don’t buy any washer that senses the amount of water to use. You will end up using way more water with this washer.

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Exact same problem. Almost no water. Clothes are almost dry there is so little water. It’s mind blowingly frustrating and nothing fixes it. Deep fill adds no more water. Tried to wash a cat bed and came out still covered in cat barf because only the bottom two inches were washed. Absolutely no settings will increase the water level to a point that the clothes are even covered, let alone swishing loosely in water. It’s us disgusting and unsanitary, nothing that goes through the wash in my house is properly clean anymore. Pay more, get less. Sleep in your dirty sheets, in your dirty pyjamas and then dry off after your shower with your half clean towel. Warning to all! Get an old style washer that doesn’t have any auto detect, auto device features for you and contribute to enjoy the older versions that will do a true deep fill when you need it.

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Mine is near outside window so I just put water hose through window and add to it.

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worst machine I have ever owned. My advice. Buy another brand.  I had an older one which was great which is why I went for maytag  again but this one sucks. Not enough water to let your wash agitate so it sits there and goes around in circles

nightingale · Answer

I hate my new Maytag washer!!! It is only 2 weeks old and I was frustrated controlling it, from reseting the program/cycle to the water level. I got a tip from YouTube to get more water though: start the cycle to get the water in, then drain it (but do not spin) so the clothes get wet and trick the sensor. The sensor thinks the load is very heavy and it adds more water. 
Still I HATE it! Almost wanted to break it apart! I should return it if Bestbuy allows me to.

WhyRuinAGreatThing · Answer

I bought the newest equivalent to the Neptune front loader washer & dryer set that used to be amazing and I absolutely abhorre them. Everything I have read in user comments is true. It isn’t good for normal clothes, delicates, towels, sheets or blankets. Maybe if your marbles need a good wash after you lose them dealing with this machine for a while? Clothes don’t come clean because they never get saturated enough to wash them out. AND… if you have pets- they are completely and utterly USELESS for cleaning pet hair. It almost seems as though there is more on them after the cycle than before. Many of the loads come out with detergent still on them too. Using bleach in the dispenser often results in bleach spots on the next load. I truly believe clothes would get cleaner by simply pouring some detergent over them and hosing them off. I have been a loyal Maytag user for decades (this was my sixth set), but this will definitely be the last time I buy one. Maytag should be ashamed and really should compensate purchasers for this exorbitantly expensive & ineffective product or offer to exchange them. I am with many of you in being sure everyone I know does not waste their money on one of these. In addition to not cleaning my clothes, I have expensive delicates I have had for years which still looked new that have been ruined by the way these machines operate. The mind boggles that you can pay several grand for a washer that leaves your clothes dirty but manages to destroy them in the process. Then there is the dryer. It could redeem the pet hair at least a little if it worked properly -but- the lint screen might as well not exist. It catches very little of the lint and hair. The rest either stays in the machine, still all in your clothes, or goes into the vent that has to be taken apart and cleaned constantly. My asthma and lung disease has gotten worse since purchasing this set. My advice to ANYONE considering buying one of these… Buyer Beware: JUST. DON’T. Spend less money on a better machine, and I’d make it a top loader!

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I use the bedding cycle for all my clothes. It is the only cycle
that fills the tub.  I also hate my Maytag Washer and Dryer.
Bring back the old washing machines that you can control.

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I am upset as well with this not enough water.  I use the normal cycle and usually only have small loads.  But, I add about five gallons to the washer after it starts sensing.  Also I must dissolve the liquid detergent in a gallon or it will not disperse well.  I, too, am not happy with this machine. I am afraid I will ruin the sensors but, in the meantime, my clothes are actually clean.  What will I buy after I do destroy this machine ?  Who knows.  We are on to water saving and that is good, but maybe gone too far.

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Water level is too low my clothes are not washed good enough

frankandhonest · Answer

My Sears washer lasted for at least 15 years and was SUPERIOR to the current maytag high efficiency machine.  I can not even refer to the maytag it as a washer.  In my experience, ethical companies resolve the issues of the consumer and most likely customers would begin to "praise the company" on the website instead of so many dissatisfied customers.

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Where are the professionals to answer my question? Im the one asking. If I lnew the answerIi wouldnt ask!

MamawFrances · Answer

Same here with water saver Maytag...I wash everything on the deep water wash cycle & sometimes even that cycle doesn't give me enough water. I hold the power button in for three-four seconds & try again on deep water wash & usually get enough water. All in all very annoying because I don't have time to baby every load.

JessieG23 · Answer

Maytag was bought out by whirlpool. Now they are just another cheap P.o.s. Mine is absolutely horrible. Sometimes the clothes don’t even get wet and come out with detergent stains on them. I will NEVER EVER EVER buy another Maytag product. Cheap A s. S  Chinese P.o.s. Be better off ordering a washer off TEMU.

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We also have a Maytag with the same issue! The top of the water level will be inches below the top of the clothing in the washer. It does not automatically switch from wash to rinse to drain and spin, making us have to manually change the cycle when we notice it has finished one. Washing clothes takes an entire day and I don’t have the time for that with work and two small children to watch after! I’m not sure how Maytag can classify this as anything close to high efficiency considering I have to start the same tiny load over and over again to get a somewhat decent wash. Don’t even bother contacting Maytag. We have had four different people out here to ‘fix’ it. I was told to visit their troubleshooting website when it still didn’t work like an over $800 washing machine should! I should not have to troubleshoot a product that is less than a year and a half old. I’m sorry for the rant, but it’s just been absolutely ridiculous and I’m beyond disappointed! Don’t waste your money on anything with this brand name on it! The photos attached are of the water level, a pool of detergent and tomato left on a blanket, and baby poop left on my son’s clothing after the wash cycle was complete…..

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I have the exact same problem. Not enough water.

Bree · Answer

Bought mine about 3-4 yrs ago.  I absolutely hate not having an agitator.  I had the choice of with or without and stupid me, thought this was the latest and greatest.  NOT!  My complaint same as others.  Wish I would have read these reviews first.  My idea was….I’ve been through so many washers!  Haven’t had a good one, since the old Kenmore days, and I thought Maytag was supposed to be the best…like anything else, not anymore!  I like the idea of adding a couple of buckets of water to the load.  I am going to try this!

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Shoot the darn  thing!  That's what i want to do with mine!

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Speed queens put more water in

TomThePhoneGuy · Answer

mY NOW 9 YEAR OLD MAYTAG WASHER has the same issue. I end up washing all clothes in bedding mode and it fills. Or I one saw a video on how a tech squeezed or put an adjustable clamp (like on an IV tube) on the clear fill level tube on the back and it filled with more water. I just tried it and my rapid wash filled like my old 80's washer.  I had to remove a small cover off the control panel, and I saw i. Squeezed it closed "'a little" and it made a big difference. Some blogs say if you squeeze it too hard you can cause your washer to overflow with water.  I stayed around an watched the water levels. Mine was fine.

Jbow · Answer

I wish I had read the comments here sooner. I thought somehow as wrong with mine. I noticed it was washing without the clothes being wet and no water in the drum. I ended up ordering a new board for it. Cost me over $300 installed! It’s doing the same thing.
Even using a setting with Max Fill it still beats the clothes up before adding enough water. This machine doesn’t have an agitator so at first it makes a lot of racket then when it does fill it adds so much water that the clothes float on top while the water below moves around. This is the WORST washer I’ve ever owned (the most expensive too). 
Anyway, try starting a cycle then pause it and use the tap fill button, if you have one. Adjust the wash temp to compensate for the tap temperature.
Since it first runs with too little water then with too much water… I don’t know how to fix that yet.
I’ve a feeling washers are just going to get worse with time.

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So sad….I know a sales associate who keep the issues about the Maytag to themselves cause they have too many complaints about the “water sensing” technology used in these washers

AAllen · Answer

The only way I have found to solve this is put it on Power Wash.  Once the clothes are in pour a 5-gallon bucket of water on them to make them weigh more.  Start the machine and after sensing is down and the water starts to fill (which is a joke) pause the machine and put in 2-3 more buckets of water in at the temperature you want and then hit the pause button again and let it start.  I do not like this machine at all and would love to donate it to someone or charity and get another machine but not a Maytag.    However, the dryer is great!  I feel like sending Maytag a bill for my back however....... lifting those buckets hurts!!

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Washer and Maytag dryer came with our new house, I hate this piece of junk too, when its sensing or starting to wash i keep lifting the lid it resets and adds a little more water, I do this about 40 to 50 times to get to the water level i want then I let it wash!  We will be getting rid of it, no more maytag!

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I thought I made it with a Maytag washer dryer set. No way! The worse set I have ever owned.

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Same problem,  not enough water. We are hauling a 1 year old washer to the dump!!!

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Your best bet is to use the deepest fill setting and heavy soil. It’s a bummer, but the only way to get enough water in there.

On a recent trip I realized that, due to “water saving” settings, everything in my suitcase smelled.

Amydawn62 · Answer

I, too, have a Maytag washer that I hate.  I agree with all the complaints I’ve read so far.  However, isn’t the actual problem with the government/EPA requiring all companies to make washers nowadays with cycles that use less water?  I had a Maytag before this one (and my mom had them when I was a kid), and I absolutely loved them — but that was when they made them to fill up with water on EVERY cycle, and there were no regulations.  I suspect other companies’ newer washers are probably as bad as Maytags.

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Return the Maytag to the dealer and get a kenmore front load washer. I have one and I never have that problem. I also bought a Maytag and it does not put enough water in the washer to accurately wash clothes or rinse clothes.

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My dad has 20 years of fixing washing machines drying machines refrigerators etc… when we go fix a customers washing machine he always tells them the best washers are always the old ones. These new ones suck. If anyone has any trouble with any of these let me know. My dad is the best at repairing these.

Steve · Answer

I hsve two new commercial type maytag washers. Both do not add enough water two get the clothes wet. The agitator grinds up comforters. I know the major issues is with the EPA rules. Just like toilets the reduce water by 1/2 per flush. Problem with their theory it takes three flushes so it doesnt get clogged. Back to the washer. Tonight washing two quilted  blankets I am up at 1am finishing hand filling the machines. I suppose the machines will eat clothes after 10 washings.

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How do I take this off? My washer won’t fill all the way up tearing my clothes up

Sameproblemverymad · Answer

Same exact problem! Water never covers the clothes even if I wash them twice and leave them in their heavy. (How is having to wash twice saving electricity)?!!!! Then clothes are pulled and stretched and it has actually torn clothes!!!! Very mad and in my opinion this washing machine design is pure theft!!!!!

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Have to scrub my clothes before I put them in the washer and then have to rinse twice to get them rinsed. I hate my Maytag.

maytagsux · Answer

They make these washers to not use water, in the end you end up washing twice to get it clean !

Maytagsux · Answer

New Maytags are the worst! It hardly puts out any water, detergent still on clothes. Water is below clothes, top not wet! Yes to the person who said start a class action suit! So wrong! Maytag you went down hill!  Do not buy this crap!

Dave2001SpaceOdyssey · Answer

I didn't get my new Maytag from Best Buy, but the place I got mind does not allow comments. It is NOT a front loader.  YES, Maytag appears to still be doing this in 2024.  I wish I had read all these comments before I wasted my money on a new top loading Maytag.  I loved old Maytag washers and expected a decent washer.  YES, I too carry buckets of water so that my clothes don't get twisted and tangled and stretched together in one massive unbalanced clump because it starts beating them up with very little water.  EVENTUALLY it fills with plenty of water if you have deep fill on, but it is too late, the laundry has been totally abused by then.  I also have to stop and untangle and distribute the laundry before a spin.  I have used at least 50 washers in my life, and none have been so absolutely horrible. This new Maytag top loader (clear top) is like HAL of the 2001 Space Odyssey - very destructively taking over control in a bad way. Please give us back the control.  Please fill with water BEFORE starting to beat so the laundry has a chance.

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I have been standing there and opening and shutting the lid for 5 minutes to get the desired water level. Bwhahaaa.

IamKate · Answer

Well, it is now Sept. 2024, and these new washers do not fill that tub even on "heavy" loads. They can keep these junk machines, they are horrible. Yes, they also twist up the items being washed, especially sheets, blankets, curtains, etc. Obviously, it was men that developed these washers. Bring back the full tub wash because these new washers don't cut it at all.

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I had an old kenmore for 30 years..but parts could no longer be found for the model. My home warranty company got tired of trying to find the parts and authorized me a new washer..Wow “I thought this is my opportunity to get one of the top loader  Maytag with the commercial technology “ .. Worst decision ever.. clothes come out still soil and dirity..no “ realistic“ agitation, regardless of the size load, etc. HRRIBLE experience .. Defeats the purpose of washing your clothes.. I could not even sell it to someone else: neither it with a good conscious. . I have to use one cycle ( bulky) for the water to cover the clothes, getting everything wet, then use two rise cycles in hopes my laundry gets some work clean. I guess I’ll be going to the local laundromat.

Maytag · Answer

I purchased the Maytag a month ago and their dryer
Not happy what so ever.  It uses very little water which does not even cover the clothes.

My old Maytag was like a horse I could open the lid and check the water. It had low, medium and full I had those set 30 years.

These new washing machine are made with a smaller motor and 
Senses to add water….it is crisp do not think I can return this because I have had for one month.
I hate this washer it so noisy and the sense and lock noisy as well.
Will never buy Maytag again.  Period I am stuck with a machine I hate.

jacer · Answer

Boy are you right on that I thought Deep Fill  was a setting that would fill the washer. I never knew a washer could be this bad. There is no way you can get this thing filled except maybe by carrying buckets of water and filling it that way. I have only had it for 2 days but I paid the whole price by check and I'm afraid they will not take it back.

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Select a cycle that offers Max Fill, use Extra Power button. This has helped use a bit but still, I wouldn’t buy this again. HE machines are real junk.

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I did the same and mine is a top load.
I feel like its going to wear out the clothes

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The washer is brand new first time trying to use

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What is the return time on a washing machine just purchased

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Water level is to high

BobD · Answer

If your deep fill cycle doesn't fill the problem lies in the agitator shaft. After a few loads the soap residue will build on it and not let it sense weight. Put in a load of whites and use only hot water. If you have to bucket hot water to cover the load. Wait a couple of minutes for the water to loosen the soap residue. Then push the agitator up up and down to loosen the soap on the shaft. Do this with every load for about 5 or 6 time and you should notice a difference in the amount of water. Worked for me and my machine is 4 years old and still filling.

Jedibassdriver · Answer

Folks, on the newer washers regardless of which brand if you choose normal, eco, or regular cycle you get six inches of water....period. On Maytags, you can choose any other cycle and select deep fill option and you can have the tub fill with water. Do not use normal/regular unless you only have one or two things to wash. Normal, eco, or regular are a government setting, but you can bypass it on most machines by selecting a different cycle .The most water all new machines on the market today only use up to 17 gallons max. Hope this helps.

REBA · Answer

I own the NEW Maytag top loader its great! THE NEW WASHERS ARE SENSOR CONTROLLED....SO add your soap and clothes first then push start and walk away. When it gets to "wash mode" open the top - the water is over the clothes. If you add the clothes while the water is filling - it will agitate too soon and there will be very little water at the bottom, this is because it all depends on the "sensor sensing the weight of the clothing"....It isn't like the old washers from 20 years ago. Once you get used to adding the clothes first - you got it!

MaytagTeam · Answer

Whereisthewater, that is normal for all new washers.  Your just need some adjustments to your laundry method.  Twisting can happen when the wash cycle you are using is too fast or the clothing is packed tightly. You can fill the tub, but never press the articles to add more..  Try a cycles with lower spin speed.  The water level, by design, will saturate the articles in the tub.  You will hear the unit fill several times, we are getting everything wet and ready for the next part of the cycle.  You will need to adjust your detergent amount as well, we use a lot less water, so you can use a lot less detergent but keep the same concentration for the cycle.  If you add water to the cycle, that will reduce the detergent concentration levels.  Check the cycle guide in your Use & Care manual, Wrinkle Control might be the best cycle for you.  Feel free to contact our Care Experts if you have additional questions!  We are here for you! 800-344-1274

“My new Maytag washer doesn't add enough water to cover the load, and it really twists the items. I'm afraid it will tear them apart. Is this normal? How can I add more water? I'm afraid to wash my good clothes, and I don't want to buy another washer.”

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