Maytag Neptune MAH6500A

Pros: Scrap metal, black mold can be used as a science experiment

Cons: Horrific customer service, nightmare reliability, black mold, circuit board failure, expensive

The Bottom Line: Do your homework and look to the internet for the best-rated washers, be wary of consumer reports -- they gave this washer a good rating

Review: If your considering a Maytag Neptune front-loading washer, DON'T, STOP, CAUTION, ALERT!!!

We purchased a MayTag Neptune washer and have had nothing but TROUBLE. (The problems that I have been having are not an isolated event, they are...

Pros: Large loads; Auto dispensing of detergent, bleach, etc; Quiet.

Cons: High failure rate; Expensive repair; General lack of care for customer

The Bottom Line: Unrecommended; but you may want to consider if you can get cheaply enough; take extended warranty into consideration - you will need it for the life of machine.

Review: If you've researched this machine at all, you will know that it has major defects with the controller cards - both the motor controller and the master controller cards. However, these machines are deeply discounted and some have coupons for years...

Pros: It is exceedingly difficult to find 15 proper words to describe this purchase.

Cons: See Maytag Website for $2,000,000 Neptune settlement.

Review: I will never EVER purchase another Maytag product and strongly advice others the same.

Our Neptune washer gave the LR error.

We called the "Maytag Service Company of St. Louis" and they came out and made the repair for $328.00...

Pros: Durable and energy efficient.

Cons: Poor extended warranty coverage.

Review: I was one of the lucky ones that bought the extended warranty on this machine. Well, so I thought. The rear bearing is failing and makes a loud roar when in the max extract cycle. No problem, it is under warranty still. Wrong! Apparently Maytag will...

Pros: frontload, water and energy efficient, and good programs.

Cons: unreliable, breaks, malfunctions, overpriced

Review: I have purchased Maytag in the past and believed they were more reliable than others.
Upon that bases I bought a Neptune washer. This washer has been nothing but problems. The door had to be replaced within the first year. The washer retains...

Pros: Nice looking

Cons: Mildew and mold problem so far

Review: I purchased Maytag Neptune MAH6500A Front Load Washer on Sep 2003 and feel happy with it until it has a lot of mold in the rubber seal. The sales told me the problem was resolved, however, it was not. They are not going to do anything with it even...

Pros: Washes huge loads well, spins the clothes almost dry so the dryer works faster.

Cons: Mildew and smell if not used for a day or two.

Review: I own a two year old Maytag Neptune MAH6500 front loading washer that I purchased for its energy savings and huge load capacity. Here's what I've learned:

1. A service contract is absolutely a requirement. I rarely purchase contracts but...

Pros: Washes very well, clothes come very clean, roomy

Cons: Not cheap

Review: We bought this washer after returning out Kenmore Calypso. When we got this washer we washed out King sized Comforter. when we took it out it was very clean, oh dont use HE Detergent just cut your regular detergent in half. I would BUY this washer...

Pros: Washes clothing quickly, little water, very quiet, easy to use. I love all the settings.

Cons: Circuit panel,motor control, doors won't unlock, odor. Repairmen available once a week here.

Review: Purchased my Maytag Neptune washer/dryer in October; only 3 months old. Already starting repairs. Thought this was a dependable brand. Had a Kenmore washer/dryer for 11 years until it wore out. Already had circuit panel to blow and door won't open...