Maytag Commercial 575 Tell me about the delicate cycle.

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Sadly, I'm going to have to replace the old Whirlpool washer that has served me through raising 4 kids since we bought it in 2002. I do not want HE. I do not want fancy electronics. I want old school. I want my hot water to be truly hot (for allergies, the occasional but inevitable pinworm infection, and heaven forbid..lice). and I want a full tub of water. The shorter wash times are a huge plus.

I've been searching this forum and watching YouTube vids about the 2018 SQ and this Maytag. I've watched several vids by the guy from Lorain Furniture. The delicate cycle is not touched on as far as I can see. Anyone here have any experience with it? How many speeds does the motor have? Does it still spin at the 700 rpm? Is it just a shorter cycle but same agitation speed? I have daughters. I'd say 75% of their clothes require the gentle cycle, so I'm really curious how this machine performs in that area.

Thanks.

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sparky823

8 years ago

That would be the best $280 anyone has ever spent IMO.

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dadoes
8 years ago
Search YouTube for Kirk Rivas ... an appliance dealer in Austin TX. He has 17 demo vids of the MVWP575GW (and many other machines). One vid of the delicate cycle but without any clothes.
sparky823
8 years ago
What is wrong with the Whirlpool you have? If you like it then it should be worth the cost of fixing especially if it's just 16 years old. Better than buying a new one in my opinion. If you do get new keep the old one. You just might fix it.
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dadoes
8 years ago
Sparky, I was going to mention that but I've found that majority of people who have an "old" machine with a problem (even if it's minor) and are asking replacement advice are dead-set against repair.
I have a 1999 Kenmore 90 for sale that I refurbed last month -- new tub support/bearings, basket drive/brake/clutch, and I opened the transmission to replace the agitator shaft, spin gear, and fresh oil -- total parts ~$280. I figured it'd sell pretty quick what with some people nowadays being anti-HE and looking for old-style toploaders but nada thus far.
Marcy Stephens
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for the replies. Actually, my husband has been diligently trying to diagnose the problem with my old Whirlpool. He had it narrowed down to the timer or the motor. After doing some testing today with a multimeter, he’s decided it’s the motor (which would explain the odor when it died). He has ordered a replacement—used from a dealer on eBay. Part will be here on Friday hopefully. He’s already repaired it once in the past month (different issue). I’m lucky he’s very mechanically inclined. Buying a new machine is a last resort. I’m just trying to prepare just in case this repair doesn’t work. I absolutely dread the thought of buying a new washer as I feel that all appliances are disposables now.
Thanks again. :)
dadoes
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Also check the capacitor and the wiring harness. I had a situation with a capacitor going bad, caused an overheat situation when the motor wasn't getting enough oomph to start, which burned a wire (low speed) off the motor harness connector *and* one of the wires between the motor and capacitor (inside the insulation so it wasn't obvious until testing for continuity between the ends of said wire). The motor was otherwise OK.
Marcy Stephens
Original Author
8 years ago
The new motor worked! Wow. I’m so relieved I don’t have to part with a chunk of money right now.