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Our maytag washer quit about 4 months ago, ( Only about 5 years old, and both the motor and pump went out. Not worth fixing, so we looked into a new washer. I checked out the 2007 models at Consumer Reports, and, in a nutshell, they said DON'T buy a 2007 model top loader, because the new federal energy and efficency standards that went into effect Jan. 1, 2007 have crippled the washing ability of the top loaders. The new standards don't allow them to use enough water to get the load completely clean. The reccommendation was to fix what you have and wait until the manufacturers get the bugs worked out, or buy a front loader. My son in law works for an appliance dealer, and he confirmed that they can't keep up with the complaints from people with new toploaders who complain that the new machine "won't fill up" and "doesn't wash well". He recommended an LG front loader, and we couldn't be happier. (Other than paying for it...) Huge capacity of 4.0 cubic feet, doesn't use much water or detergent, and gets our clothes noticably cleaner than the toploader......
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