I purchased my first Maytag top loading washer at a yard sale and it was already 15 years old! It cost me $40 and lasted me another 12 years. Needless to say when I decided to purchase another washer I insisted on a Maytag! I have had my newer top loading Maytag washer 8.5 years. I feel the machine washes well, however it becomes out of level very easily. It doesn't matter on the size of the load. What makes it more frustrating is that the machine has self-leveling feet which can become difficult as the machine can seem to make itself out of level with a heavy load. I do love...read full review »