Overview

The Maytag Atlantis washing machine line offers top load washers. Top loaders are those types of washers that have v-axis tub engineering. This lets put your clothes from the top of the machine, thus the name top loader.

The other type of washing machine is front load. Maytag also has their versions of front loaders. When top loaders are compared to front loaders, the latter almost always wins. Why? It is because they are engineered to be more energy and water efficient.

However, since this is Maytag Atlantis we are talking about here, it should be able to provide consumers with more clothes washing benefits than regular top loaders. Some of the models you should look for are MAV7000, MAV4500, MAV5000 and the MAV6548. These are all top loaders under the Atlantis series.

Main Features

The Maytag Atlantis washers have super size capacity. That means it can accommodate larger amount of laundry. Top load washing machines usually do not have a good reputation when it comes to capacity because the agitator is taking up most of the space inside. However, the usual Atlantis washer has at least 3.3 cubic feet of capacity which is already big enough. In fact, it is similar in capacity to front loaders.

Maytag Atlantis washer comes complete with the necessary parts such as fabric conditioner dispenser, bleach dispenser, end-of-cycle signal, temperature settings and water levels. The following are also some features you can find in this washer:

• Super Quick Wash—If you are in a hurry and you need to wash just a small load of clothes, you do not have to use the full load cycle. The super quick wash can clean your small load of clothes in no time.
• Extra Rinsing option—Just in case you want to rinse your clothes one more time in order to see it really clean, you can use this feature. It rinses your clothes without having to go into a full cycle.
• Self-cleaning lint filter—Cleaning lint is a chore. But this washer collects it. You do not have to manually collect and dispose lint because this feature will already do it for you.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes: The first thing you will probably like about this machine is its huge tub capacity. For consumers with a very large family, this washer is an affordable choice. It can clean heaps of clothes without taking you the whole day to do so. According to its users, it cleans well too. Clothes come out clean and smell-free.

For a top loader, its features are complete. The fabric conditioner dispenser and bleach dispenser are present so you do not have to baby sit your washer so you can place bleach at the right time. The opening is also large.

It allows you to dump your clothes and retrieve them easily.  On top of that, you’ll be thrilled with its fast spin cycle that can get rid moisture from your clothes for a quicker dry.

Dislikes: According to consumers, the price  is a little more expensive than your average top loader. But it is worth spending your money on. In comparison to front loaders, it is still considered budget-friendly. There are some consumers who have had a hard time installing it properly. As a result, they were not able to use the machine efficiently. There are also some reviews that claim this washer is not that gentle to clothes. Because of that, it produces too much lint. However, this complaint is rare. It might only be due to a defective model.

Price: $700-$900

Rating: 4 stars

Summary Review

It is hard to find a reliable top load washing machine today. You can easily find them in the market but most of them break down easily. Because of the availability of front loaders today, the use of top loaders has been pushed at the back burner.

But if we consider the efficiency of Maytag Atlantis, we can easily rely on this washer for less the price we are going to pay for a front load washer. The complaints are minimal and most people who purchase a washer from this series are generally pleased with it. The important points are also delivered. It washes clothes effectively and efficiently, it does not break down easily and it is a no-brainer to use.

The installation is a crucial part, though. Make sure you are following the correct instructions in installing Maytag Atlantis. Otherwise, you will have a problem with it. Get help from someone who is handy in installing appliances. Once you have properly installed your washer, you can now have an easier time of it doing your laundry.

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