Whirlpool has a washer with DEEP WATER fill, otherwise it will "sensor fill" with just enough water.

It does have a center post agitator.

Frigidaire also makes a deep fill top loader with agitator.

I wold stay away from Maytag (now owned by Whirlpool), it's just not the same brand it once was.

Thanks georget for commenting I greatly appreciate . I have looked into the Kenmore's I did see one with deep fill kenmore sure ain't getting the ratings it used to

An issue with most/many of the toploaders nowadays that normally operate on an auto-sensed fill level but have a "deep water" wash option is that there's nothing between ... either auto-sense or a FULL fill which may be much more than what's needed for a smaller or moderate-size load on which the user may want somewhat more water than auto-fill provides.

Speed Queen completely redesigned the mechanics and wash action on their 2018 toploaders but they do offer three manual water levels (and auto-sense). The top-of-line model may have four levels.

Fisher & Paykel's WashSmart model has auto-sense or choice of five manual levels (auto-sense selects one of the five).

I would look at reviews at Lowe's or Home Depot for the Maytag with agitator. Have a 4.7 & 5.2 cu ft capacity. Look on you tube for the 4.7 lots of washing, spinning etc for that model. To me the Maytag seems quieter than the Whirlpool.

I haven't had a chance yet to respond but I appreciate your opinion thanks for sharing and When get a chance I'll reply . I do ejoy reading comments thank you

I'd briefly take a look at this other thread. It has a lot of information.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/washer-dryer-comparable-to-old-miele-dsvw-vd~5228894?n=27

This looks VERY impressive...

Maytag COMMERCIAL GRADE Washer and Dryer.

The washer in action...

MVWP57GW has nice action but it's an example as I mention above of a machine that doesn't provide the user direct control of the fill level. The four "Deep Water" cycles fill to a fixed high level vs. Normal that doesn't. No other water level choices. It's a nice machine if that is not of concern. It's also run by a computer board in the panel, which may be a concern for people looking to avoid such. The rotary Cycles knob is not a mechanical timer, it's a selector that sets the computer board.

Don't you need to look beyond the brand name and consider specific products? Googling "Maytag' pulls up "The Maytag Corporation is an American home and commercial appliance brand owned by Whirlpool Corporation..." and Wikipedia says some Kenmore appliances are manufactured by Whirlpool.

Nothing mysterious about that. Whirlpool bought Maytag in 2006. Laundry brands in the Whirlpool family include Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, KitchenAid (discontinued after the Maytag purchase but can be found on the used market), IKEA, Inglis, Maytag, and Roper.

And yes, Whirlpool was primary manufacturer of Kenmore laundry appliances for many years from the 1940s forward. Sears in recent years sourced some models from other manufacturers such as LG and Samsung. The first three digits of Kenmore model numbers, before the period (syntax of xxx.xxxxxxxx), is a code for the source manufacturer.

I appreciate all your comments thank you . Still looking . Need decide something soon . Used to be so easy to purchase things nowadays it doesn't matter what I'm buying scared to fork out any money towards anything expensive knowing it could end up not working in a year or two . I'll never forget the Frigidaire gallery set that I bought spent over five grand within less than five years everything was not working . fridge stove dishwasher all failed After that experience I've been very particular about spending too much money on any appliance . The number one reason why I would love to have a top fridge bottom freezer ... but is much is the cost and all the horror stories I'm just too afraid to take that leap . Although I did take a chance and got a Bosch dishwasher loving the three levels so far so good .. I appreciate all your input thank you so much

Babs Cross Creek, SQ offered non-electronic models through 2017. All of the 2018 models are electronic. The two lower-end 2018 models have rotary selectors on the panel but are electronic.

I have an approx. 7 YO Speed Queen, bottom of the line, mechanical controls, bought new.

The water temp. selector knob broke within the first couple of weeks. My fault; machine was new to me & I was twisting it with too much force or something. Dealer replaced and I have the old knob around that I could repair w/ JB Weld or something.

And that, knock on wood, is the only troublespot that I've experienced with the machine. No, it has not torn up any clothes nor have I noticed that it is any rougher on materials than any other top-loader (Kenmore/ Whirlpool) that I have owned over the years. (I've owned only top-loaders.)

IMO, a good percentage of the complaints about a machine/ any machine being rough on fabrics can be attributed to the poor quality of textiles. That, and not knowing the laundry practices of the complainer. They could be washing lycra and unzipped jeans in the same loads for all we know.

The machine that I have is no longer available. To avoid electronic controls (and get the proven machine formula), you'll have to shop the used market or, maybe get really lucky and find one of last year's models from a dealer.

Oh, and I hear you about refrigerators. I feel exactly the same way. Besides the really scary price tags, as much as I would love a new bottom freezer model, I'm flat out scared to buy a new one because I'm worried about durability.

Babs cross creek ...may ask what model you picked up ... and can you fill the machine to the top ? my only sadness would be is I would like to be able to wash a king blanket once in while ..there are small

I bought mine in 2015 AWN432SP. Yes you can do a full load and I usually do. I have a king bed and have no issues doing my blankets.