Maytag Neptune MAH8700A

Pros: Cleans very well, quiet on spin, controls well placed, got discounted price.

Cons: Wash-done alarm far too weak & needs manual unlock ability.

The Bottom Line: GREAT BUY, if you can find a discount price. Extended warranty is as good as competitor for ~$400 less (for 2 appliances), & we got sale price on all items.

Review: We just got our Maytag Neptune 8700. We also got a 9700 electric dryer to go with it. We've had top loading washers for many years and thought all the hype about the new front loading washers was just fancy advertising. Yes, we could have problems ...

Pros: Large capacity and less detergent required

Cons: Flat surface allows laundry to slide off back; control knobs easy to bump

The Bottom Line: Would recommend purchasing through a locally owned dealership rather than a chain store; really like the large capacity, amount of water extraction, and using less detergent

Review: My previous clothes washer was a Maytag that served us well for 25 years. After reading all the negative reviews on this particular machine I had reservations, but all those years of trust in a locally owned dealership said "go with it". My washer (and ...

Pros: Quieter, cleans better, less soap, less hot water,it warms up cold,cold water

Cons: cost,knobs on front are easy to bump accidentally,door hinges could be a problem

The Bottom Line: Can't say how well it will hold up over time, only had it 3 weeks. But as of now we highly recommend washer and dryer.

Review: We bought ours just 3 weeks ago, Jan. 2006, so far it's great.We heard the horror stories, but my wifes family has several front load neptunes, so that is what she wanted. I believe the 8700 is not actually made by Maytag,at least not at Newton.. which I ...

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Wish the wash time was a little less.

Review: Wow, was I shocked and scared at seeing all the bad reviews after purchasing the MAH8700. When we hooked it up and took it for a test spin :-) it went crazy, the washer was all over the room and very loud! I read the booklet and learned about the ...

Pros: I LOVE IT! It holds a lot of laundry and cleans it rather quickly.

Cons: Balance...make sure the shipping screws are removed.

Review: I was so angry, I bought this "awesome" machine and all it would do was shimmy across my laundry room. We leveled it over and over, but it still wouldn't balance. I was so frustrated so I called the repair man. He took the top off and removed 4 very ...

Pros: Quiet, can do large loads, dependable, doesn't twist clothes, wrings them out great for dryer

Cons: Water Pump will not let small things pass through, fabric softener doesn't empty every time.

Review: I have had my machine for over three years and it works flawlessly. I once had a service man come out because I had a nasty sound coming out of the back of it and it turned out to be paper clip (I had in my pocket) that had gotten lodged in the water ...

Pros: Quiet operation, easy on clothes, conserves water, uses less detergent.

Cons: No cons noted, except don't place it on a drain pan or it vibrates.

Review: I purchased the MAH8700 from Home Depot along with the MDG9700A gas dryer. I can say that I am totally pleased with the washer and feel it was well worth the price tag. The only recommendation I have is that in order to keep vibration to a minimum, ...

Pros: Super capacity, energy efficiency, ease of use because of front load

Cons: Must be installed properly or will not be balanced, spin cycle can be loud

The Bottom Line: Excellent buy for the family with unending laundry! Definitely worth the expense!

Review: Maytag Neptune MAH8700 Washer My Super Cool Washer: For about 8 months I have had the Maytag Neptune MAH8700 Washing machine. I have a friend who has the older version of the Neptunes and loved them, so I was surprised to ...

Pros: -Easy to use control panel -Provides good wash quality -Intelligent system

Cons: -Vibrates during spin cycle especially when installed with optional pedestal

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this machine with plenty of cautions.

Review: We purchased the Maytag Neptune 8700 Aug 20, 2005 from Sears. I researched various brands for instance, Whirlpool, Bosch and Kenmore HT models. I interviewed friends with front load washers of their experiences; most provided positive reviews with ...

Pros: Very minimal vibration,no noise during wash, easy options

Cons: no soak option

The Bottom Line: If you are worried about vibrations, give this washer a try

Review: I purchased the Kenmore HE4t in Dec 04. I had it installed on my first floor which is on a concrete slab. The HE4t vibrated the very first day, sears replaced it but the problem continued. From Feb 05 to June 05 I was busy with a second level ...