I had a Maytag Washer that was 35 years old, still worked great, & never had a repair. I also had a very old Hotpoint gas dryer but quite often it would not light without fiddling with it. So we replaced them both probably about 5 years with a "Matching Pair" of Maytag front loaders. Both have been trouble free. Gary

Hi Miami Beach The washer is 120V. The different model numbers seem to just be newer versions - but the specs on the latest versions seem indentical. We are happy with the washer. It does NOT have an internal water heater - so you will have to be sure that the water reaching the washer is hot. I'm thinking of adding a simple instant water heater, about $200 like the kind commonly used under a kitchen sink - to make sure that washer always draws hot water when it wants to. Right now - I tend to just run a nearby tap prior to wanting a hot water fill. The washing machine seems to wash quite a bit better than our old top loader did. It's not the quiestest washing machine - but it is hardly a bothersome noise either. The sounds are less "boomy" i.e. less "bass" than what a top loader would produce - likely due to less volume of water or mass. Apparently the Maytag branded version has automatic temperature control on some water temp settings - which means is basically runs water down the drain for you - until it gets hot - then fills with water. Personally, I prefer my idea to install an adjacent, simple, easy, electric instant water heater. They maytag version was recalled and ultimately discontinued in Canada, as for some reason, Maytag's version had problems with potential fires from the motor - did not control itself as well. As a fix - Maytag simply sent people GFI outlets?? This according the web - and a good service tech. Speaking of service tech - my complaint about the pair would be about the dryer - not the washing machine. The dryer is slower - but I expect this of a compact dryer. It also has a very tiny heating element. The plus - it never gets too hot, so less damage possible to your clothes. My real complaint about the dryer is that the sensor simply does not work right. I set it to "damp dry" - the least dry setting, and the dryer still completely dries out the clothes - and keeps drying for about 20 minutes after the clothes are already completely dry. I have had the first dryer completely replaced, the second dryer a sensor replaced all under warranty - but they continue to act the same. Serivce tech who was over told me they use inferior sensors in the asian machines - more of a temperature sensor than a proper humidty sensor. Now with a reno going on - they dryer is in an unheated room - temperatures around 44 to 55 Farenheit - so perhaps when it is back at normal room temp it will be okay. Since we got the pair for such a ridiculously good deal - we have decided to live with it if need to - and probably switch to a manual timed dry to prevent over drying. Samsung customer service in Canada has been very good - they have been quite willing to address the problem - a cuple times - even though so far - no success. We'll have to wait and see when the room temperatures are back to normal. Our prior bottom of the line GE full size dryer, was able to accurately dry clothes, even in these lower room temperatures. As to the size of the machine - we can pack as much or more than we could is our extra large old Kenmore top loader - so no concerns there. The king size front load machines are quite unnecessary. They have only become so popular because customers IMO in North America, can't seem to grasp the concept that a front loader really does have a lot more room inside than what LOOKS like a comparable sized top loader. Good luck!

Good News! The service guy came and found the door switch wire was loose. He reattached and tightened it and, Voila! a working dryer. Badish news: the service charge was $65 plus additional repair(???)charge balance came to $140! It still beats replacing the work-horse duo!

I always wanted a Maytag. I finally got one and my luck, it was a POS. I had nothing but trouble with the Maytag Bravos HE machine I had. It didn't last 3 years before I finally got tired of spending money on it and just got rid of it. It would sense the load, agitate a little bit, then stop....and never start again. I had to turn the thing off and turn it back on for it to start again. This of course made the machine drain, losing the detergent and water...waste. Got that fixed, then it wouldn't work on anything but the bulky cycle. Yet another fix and more money. Then the stupid machine would lock and not open again without me unplugging the machine and waiting awhile, then plugging it back in. Out it went. My luck...I wait for my whole adult life to get a machine that is supposed to be the best and it turns out to be a POS. Same thing with my side by side frig...but that is another story.