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4.5 | 34 Reviews

Maxima XL® Front Load Steam Washer with the PowerWash® cycle

Maytag MHW8000AW

Available in 2 Color(s)

Features

  • Best Cleaning in the Industry Enabled by the PowerWash® and Cold Wash Cycles
  • Maytag® Commercial Technology
  • Optimal Dose Dispenser with PowerSpray
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty On Washer Motor And Basket

Quick Specs

  • Type: Washer
  • Style: Front Loading
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 27"
  • Height: 38"
  • Depth: 56 5/8"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 4.3 cu. ft.
  • Steam Cycle: Yes

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Best Cleaning in the Industry Enabled by the PowerWash® and Cold Wash Cycles 6 Get the best cleaning in the industry, in hot or cold water. The PowerWash® cycle delivers the best hot water cleaning while the Cold Wash cycle is the best in cold. Whether it's hot or cold you can give your clothes the best cleaning with a Maxima XL washer.

Maytag® Commercial Technology Maxima XL & Maxima X washers bring long-lasting, commercial-grade components that you can depend on into your home. The pump impeller, corrosion-resistant springs and dampers are all built to easily handle load after load, week after week.

Optimal Dose Dispenser with PowerSpray The Optimal Dose dispenser stores enough detergent for up to 12 loads 2 , releasing the amount each load needs for optimal cleaning. It works in unison with PowerSpray so the perfect mix of detergent and water is sprayed on clothes for better cleaning performance while using less detergent.

10-Year Limited Warranty On Washer Motor And Basket Backed by a 10-year limited parts warranty 1 on the washer motor and stainless steel wash basket, this washer delivers years of dependable cleaning.

PowerWash® Cycle The PowerWash® cycle gives stains a real kick in the pants. It helps fight stains with extra wash action, heated water, extended wash time and a thorough rinse. No matter what life throws at you, the PowerWash® cycle has you covered.

Extra-large capacity to clean your largest loads For those who want to spend less time doing laundry, the Maxima XL laundry pair offers extra-large capacity. The largest loads and bulky items aren't a problem for the 4.3 cu. ft. capacity. Fitting more in each load means the same amount of laundry gets done with fewer trips to the laundry room.

Overnight Wash & Dry Cycle Based on a 2-lb load of lightweight fabrics.

American Pride We take pride in building strong, reliable appliances for your home. From Marion, Ohio to you, these dryers are designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.

12 Hour Fresh Hold® option with Dynamic Venting Technology® Keep clothes fresh and start drying right in the washer. Circulating air helps to keep odor or wrinkles from setting in for up to 12 hours after the wash cycle ends. Plus, this option may be selected manually at any time to dry out the interior of the washer.

Advanced Vibration Control Plus Wash loads of nearly any size without worrying about vibration. A combination of two ball-bearing balancing rings, a six-point suspension system and advanced software easily handle the vibration of almost any load size.

Allergen Removal Washer Cycle A washer cycle that has been proven to eliminate 95 percent of common allergens, such as dust mites and pet dander, from fabrics.

NSF Certified Sanitization option with steam Wash temperature is increased and steam is added to remove 99.9% of household bacteria 5 .

Steam for Stains option Available with select wash cycles including Allergen and PowerWash®, this option uses a combination of water temperature and steam to provide the optimal environment for detergent enzymes to work on removing organic stains.

Variable speed magnetic direct drive motor Flexible motor spin speeds accommodate a variety of cycles and load types including delicates, heavy fabrics and bedding.

Features

  • Best Cleaning in the Industry Enabled by the PowerWash® and Cold Wash Cycles
  • Maytag® Commercial Technology
  • Optimal Dose Dispenser with PowerSpray
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty On Washer Motor And Basket
  • PowerWash® Cycle
  • Extra-large capacity to clean your largest loads
  • Overnight Wash & Dry Cycle
  • American Pride
  • 12 Hour Fresh Hold® option with Dynamic Venting Technology®
  • Advanced Vibration Control Plus
  • Allergen Removal Washer Cycle
  • NSF Certified Sanitization option with steam
  • Steam for Stains option
  • CEE Tier III Energy Rating
  • Variable speed magnetic direct drive motor
Configuration and Overview
ADA Compliant ADA Height and Side and Front Reach Compliant
UL Yes
Energy Star® Qualified Yes
CEE Tier Tier III (Highest Possible Efficiency Rating)
Capacity (DOE) 4.30 Cu. Ft.
Controls
LED Color Amber
Feedback-Status Indicators Add Garment, Cool, Delay Wash, Door Locked, Estimated Time Remaining, Low Detergent, Refill Detergent, Sensing, Steaming
Advanced Vibration Control Yes
Automatic Dispense System Bleach, Bulk-Load Detergent, Fabric Softener
Automatic Load Size Sensing Technology Yes
Eco Monitor No
Display Type Cycle Indicator Lights
Sound Package Yes
Drum Material Stainless Steel
Hoses Included No
Pedestal Options Yes
DetailsStackable Yes
Style and Extras
LED Color Amber
Feedback-Status Indicators Add Garment, Cool, Delay Wash, Door Locked, Estimated Time Remaining, Low Detergent, Refill Detergent, Sensing, Steaming
Advanced Vibration Control Yes
Automatic Dispense System Bleach, Bulk-Load Detergent, Fabric Softener
Automatic Load Size Sensing Technology Yes
Eco Monitor No
Display Type Cycle Indicator Lights
Sound Package Yes
Drum Material Stainless Steel
Hoses Included No
Pedestal Options Yes
DetailsStackable Yes
Cycle and Options
Number of Wash Cycles 11
Pre Soak No
Water Factor 2.7
Washer Cycle Selections Allergen, Bedding, Clean Washer with affresh, Cold Wash, Delicates, Drain & Spin, Normal, Powerwash®, Sanitize, Wash & Dry, Wrinkle Control
Number of Spin Speeds 5
Number of Soil Levels 3
Soil Selections Extra Heavy, Light, Medium
Temperature Combinations Cold, Cool, Extra Hot, Hot, Warm
Washer Option Selections Control Lock, Deep Clean with Heated Water, Delay Wash, Drum Light, End of Cycle Signal, Extra Rinse, Fresh Hold®, Steam for Stains
Dimensions
Width 27
Depth 32 15/16
Height 38 3/4
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree 52 15/16

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Washer
  • Style: Front Loading
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 27"
  • Height: 38"
  • Depth: 56 5/8"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 4.3 cu. ft.
  • Steam Cycle: Yes

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4.5 out of 5

88% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Mold smell on all clothes and towels.

Klcjen 8/19/2018

We have a maximum maytag mct type 120-02. This washer has a horrible smell. Our clothes stink. Our towel smell horrible. This washer is way too much work .
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1 Stars

Mold

9/28/2017

I've owned this washer for 4 years without a problem. Yesterday I noticed some water and a little "dirt" in the fabric softener dispenser. (Btw- I don't use fabric softener.) I removed the lid and found mold. I removed the dispenser drawer from the washer and found that the surrounding "cabinet" was full of black mold. I use HE detergent and perform regular maintenance on the machine, Affresh, etc.. A quick Google search revealed that this is a regular problem. I have cleaned everything that I can see but I'm concerned about what might still be lurking inside. Beyond that Maytag said I'm out of luck as far as service because it is out of warranty. Whatever you buy search the manufacturer and mold first.
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5 Stars

Great item you will save a lot a money in soap + electric

7/3/2016

I'm so happy
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Consumer Reports rated #1-years of use later I still agree

12/16/2015

Consumer Reports rated #1-years of use later I still agree. I bought this washer after our LG stopped working after only 4years. We love all the features offered. Originally I was a little worried with the automatic soap dispenser, but now I'm hooked. It truly calibrates the proper amount & I don't have to stop to add soap after each load. This is just a small example of one way this machine saves me time. The bedding setting keeps sheets from winding together. Now even my large blankets get fully clean at home instead of needing industrial size washers.
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5 Stars

It does it all!

watergirl0153226 2/9/2015

I bought this washer last month and couldn't be happier with its performance. The clothes come out far cleaner, old spots have been removed, and with the great spin action I use less dryer time on each load. It is a quiet machine and is heavy enough that there is no motion even when spinning. Laundry is a big issue and our home and this Maytag has proven itself to be a great boon.
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4 Stars

Nice washer

Mar46 11/16/2014

Nice washer, easy to use, nice features, very quiet
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5 Stars

Into the 21st century!

Carriesmee1 11/16/2014

Upgraded an old top loader with this model. Everything you would expect from Maytag. Special note: Drying time cut more than in half due to strong spin cycle. Lower water and detergent use here in CA is important. Would buy it again in a heartbeat, don't know what took us so long.
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5 Stars

WOW!!

Frisette 11/13/2014

This a great machine. It dispenses the washing liquid as it needs it. No more measuring and waste. The spin cycle is very efficient. The drying time is cut in half. Machine is very easy to use.
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4 Stars

Great Choice in number of Cycles

julie s 11/11/2014

I bought this about 6 months ago and this is the most quiet washing machine i have ever had!
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5 Stars

Maxima XL® Front Load Steam Washer with the PowerWash® cycle

sanitarymary 11/7/2014

I bought this washer several months ago and I love it. I can wash more clothes at a time. I have to do fewer loads but still get them cleaner. The powerwashcycle is great for workclothes which get very dirty. Only have to wash once! The sanitize cycle gets underwear very clean; no spots or odor left Use much less bleach; in fact rarely have to use bleach. So many options to chose to wash clothes.
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5 Stars

Excellent & Efficient

10/30/2014

Our maytag washer has saved us on our water bill. My clothes come out cleaner than they did in my old machine. And I absolutely love the all in one feature on it where I can put my clothes that I need for work they next day at night and it will wash and dry my clothes and be ready for me the next morning. I also love the stay fresh feature when I can run out and do errands and come home and my wash load is still fresh even though the cycle has been done for a while. I am very happy with this washer!!
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5 Stars

fantastic washer

sevarin 10/28/2014

this washer is the most spacious ive ever owned. the automatic soap dispenser saves quite a bit on soap as well. my laundry always comes out clean and fresh smelling. it also uses a very small amount of water compared to other washers ive owned.
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5 Stars

Great performance

bvdrax 10/27/2014

The washer is a very good unit. it washes my clothes, it does it fast, it does a ton of clothing at once, and it does it well. This is hardly a knock on Maytag, because all manufactures are poor at user interface / human factors, but the controls on this thing are not intuitive, not simple, and require too much fiddling to change.
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5 Stars

Easy to Operate

fishon123 10/27/2014

We bought the washer and dryer almost 3 mos ago and have not had any problems. The washer is easy to operate and the automatic soap dispenser is great, one less thing you have to do. The steam feature is nice too. Lots of options when washing. Another reason we bought it is that it is made here in the USA.
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5 Stars

Very Happy

ABrath 10/27/2014

I have had this product for several months and I couldn't be happier. The variety of settings allow me to wash my clothes exactly how I want. I love the liquid detergent dispenser: I only have to fill it once in a while and I can still remove it if I need to switch to a fragrance free detergent for my sensitive-skinned daughter. I also love the Fresh Hold setting. My bedding hasn't gotten musty once after leaving it in the washer for a day or two. It is also very quiet, for a washer.
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5 Stars

Maxima XL Washer

10/27/2014

Primarily used by my wife, she loves the auto dispense function as it's one less thing to worry about when doing laundry. She fills it up before doing our weekly laundry and forgets until the following week. As our washer / dryer is above my downstairs office, I personally love the fact that the combination of both Maxima XL Washer / Dryers that we purchased are whisper quiet. No more house rattling!
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5 Stars

Great Washer

flemwalk 10/27/2014

bought this about 2-3 months ago and it works great
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4 Stars

Solid Washing machine

Fisher50 10/9/2014

I bought this washing machine a little less then a year ago. Does a decent job, wish it had a quick wash cycle, shortest cycle is almost an hour.
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5 Stars

Great features!

Di is all I have 9/20/2014

I love my new Maytag washer. It is easy to use. Does a great job of cleaning the clothiers & extracts water well on heavy items.
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5 Stars

this machine has excellent features bonus is the hard water

Thelma Lou 9/15/2014

I have had this machine for almost 6 months. It is fabulous. The hard water feature is really great and the machine really cleans your clothes.
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5 Stars

Unbelievable machine!

9/13/2014

Where do I start?....this machine is a true blessing! There is a cycle for many different washing needs: PowerWash, Allergens, Sanitize, Bedding, Delicates, Refresh with Steam, etc. I am amazed at the overnight wash 'n dry cycle that lets you put a load in the washer just before you go to bed and they will be dry in the a.m. Also, there is a Fresh Hold option that will tumble your clothes for a short period of time approximately every 10 minutes so the clothes will not contract a "sour" odor.The washer is very efficient on water and soap. The soap is contained in a compartment and dispensed by the washer according to the "dirtyness" of the water. You may select higher concentrations of soap manually. Actually, I was quite surprised at how much we were overdoing the amount of soap in each load of wash in our previous washer! Same goes for fabric softener.Like the Maxima XL dryer, the washer is also very quiet during its operations. The controls at first can seem a little intimidating, but you get used to all the features fairly easily and then you realize how truly diverse and flexible this machine is. Maytag must have conducted numerous studies to understand how to best launder every type of material made. This machine is a joy to use!
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5 Stars

Maytag Front Load washing machine

all my friends 9/5/2014

I bought a month ago and used every day, it works excellent....
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5 Stars

Easy to use, cleans well and is quiet.

Suky 8/31/2014

I bought this machine a little over a month ago and I love it! Id heard so many negative comments about the front loader machine that I was very nervous about using it. This machine cleans the clothes well, is easy to use and is a very quiet running machine.
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5 Stars

Easy on the Environment

GrandmaToosie 8/29/2014

This washer is great. It cleans well with very little detergent and water. It was an excellent purchase.
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5 Stars

Great Cleaning Power

Bobbin 8/21/2014

At the recommendation of my trusted independent dealer, we bought the washer drier set . The feature of filling the soap dispenser means no more wasted detergent! The clothes come out clean and smelling fresh. The dryer has many settings to choose from. Perfect for multiple fabrics . This has been one of our best purchases ever. Compltely and wholeheattelly recommend the Matag's top of the line series
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5 Stars

Maxima XL Front Load Steam Washer

8/20/2014

We bought this upon moving into a new (to us) home. It has been fantastic! Easy to use, clothes look great!
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5 Stars

Wash Day Fun

Mary39 8/19/2014

I Love My Maytag. It does a great job on the clothes and has plenty of cycles to choose from. I actually look forward to laundry day.
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1 Stars

Wish I Never Bought It

aeb5 8/12/2014

Buying this machine was a huge mistake. I bought it new 4 months ago, and have had the repair person out twice because it has been broken. This most recent time I need to new parts that will take 4-5 business days to come in. If you actually have to use your washing machine?I would suggest not buying this one. The highly computerized system simply does not work well. It's pretty?.but that is about it.
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5 Stars

The Best

Suzy the ancient 7/31/2014

I Am 70 years old, This is The BEST washer I have ever owned. We have always lived with well water, so minerals are an issue. Being able to get my whites, white, and colors, bright is paramount. I loved the old wringer washers because I was able to keep the water hot, and the clothes washing until they were clean........but in this day and age, who has time for that? The steam features is an added bonus for getting my clothes spotless. I appreciate the low water consumption and the high rating for energy efficiency.
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5 Stars

Awesome features

GiGi56 7/28/2014

I've wanted a front loading washer for years and I finally have it and the matching dryer. I love the capacity, the different cycle options and how quiet they are. I can finally wash my pillows at home instead of taking them to a Laundromat or throwing them away and buying new ones. My clothes come cleaner with this washer as well, it has even removed stains that I thought were set in permanently. I can't brag on them enough except to say that I just love them!
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5 Stars

Sleek and Quiet

desmondhamp 7/25/2014

Great looking machine, super quiet and very easy to operate!
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5 Stars

Awsome washer!

MADE IN USA 7/23/2014

Great washer, lots of features. Sanitize is an awesome feature. Works great. Most important of all is the MADE IN USA.
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5 Stars

Just what we wanted

Becky16 7/23/2014

We got this in June and it is everything we wanted. We were concerned that it might be too heavy and vibrate too much for our upstairs laundry in our 150 years old home, but is great and has much less vibration than an earlier model we had in a previous home. It copes well with our hard water and gets clothes wonderfully clean. The multi load dispenser is extremely convenient. We await the matching dryer which is on back order
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3 Stars

Washes well, good features but...

DJRO 7/22/2014

We bought this 2 months ago, Does a good job washing clothes, like the auto dispenser. Cons: buttons are so sensitive that just brushing up against it as I walk by causes bells and whistles to go off and I have to hit the power button to shut off machine. No short cycle. Quickest wash you can do is 57 minutes. My last washer did a quick load in 15 min. NOT happy about this.
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