model number ?

Ten bucks says it's a Maytag Atlantis. MAV-series, probably.

I keep trying to teach people that "extended warranties" are NOT an extention to the warranty. They are a SERVICE CONTRACT

I just shake my head when people say they "feel safer" or something by buying a service contract. I feel safer having money in the bank so I can choose the repair person and get it fixed in a reasonable time frame.

Now in fairness, it is normal for them to make a trip to diagnose the problem, then order the parts and make another trip out. The appliance repair people couldn't possibly carry 1/20th of the different parts for all the different machines.

Cynic, you are absolutely right about service contracts. By not having a service contract, you have the flexibility of choosing the repair person who can give you faster service. Waiting two weeks for a repair person to service my appliance is not my cup of tea.

I think everyone should do some homework before bying anything. About returns, service etc.
When I bought my Supra few years ago I knew local repair shop would take care of any problems. Little did I know the repair guy will be in my house every few weeks,the machine was a piece of crap. It did beautifull job on clothes when it was working but it cost almost twice as much to keep it running ,than the original price. (In only year and half). I was surprised the extended service company actualy paid the money to fix it all the time.
It is worth to do the research beforeheand. I was never more than 5 days without the machine when something went wrong. The repair guy was just great. On top of it he is alergic to cats and I have two, so I felt sorry for him, but he took care of stuff.
I also used Sears on my DW and couldn't be hapier. Maybe it depends on location or people too.

I forgot to mention. My extended warranty was only 99 dollars, which was well worth it considering all the reapairs were way over 1000 dollars.
My LG's extended warranty is also 99 each so if something will go wrong, I think it is worth it.
In past I also had expended warranty on 2000 dollars speakers and also was used when lightning damaged one. I lost few small appliances back then too.
My old tv broke down just a month before the extended warranty too. It was 500 dollar repair and the tv is still running 7 years later. So sometimes you just never know.

My model number of this piece of Maytag junk is SAV515DAWW.
I also read where Maytag bought out some companies with cheaper made washers and put the Maytag name on it. That is what Home Depot and Lowes are selling. So that is exactly what I got.

Ah, I thought by the price it would have been an Atlantis (another piece of crap). This line of washers was just as crappy. I've never seen a washer get a single star in every review on epinions, but this one sure did.

When I worked for hhgregg around that time, we found a Maytag washer (SAV series) in the warehouse that had dumped its transmission oil. While still in the box. Never even used.

It was crap like this that led to the demise of Maytag.

Whirlpool bought Maytag in 2006. Now all Maytag products are made by Whirlpool.

When I bought my Maytag Bravos w/d set earlier this year (the first Maytags I'd ever bought), I did get the 4-yr. extended warranty from HD for $100. I would not have paid more than that, but I thought that was reasonable since just one service call can easily cost more than that. JMHO

There was a time you could have purchased a 10 year Maytag extended warranty and you would have never used it. Today with parts and manufacture coming from all corners of the earth it is not a bad idea to purchase a reasonably priced extended warranty.

With cash in the bank you do have more flexibility on choice of service providers but you also pay full price for all repairs. You also can not be promised that every part you need will be readily avaliable no matter whom is providing the service.

Most folks purchasing extended warranties are not purchasing it from the manufacturer. Be sure to investigate the service limitations and fine print before purchase. Purchasing AFTER a failure from the servicer or from the box store is the worst time buy. IMHO

I purchased the top of the line Maytag washer and dryer from Lowe’s. After six months it was leaking under the tub and flooding utility room. I purchased an extended warranty and like so many other customers you’re not told it’s a certain company that used in order to obtain service you must go through them if you can bear to wait two days on holdWaiting for a representative and of course Lowes says we’ve never had anything like that happen with these washers. And of course we are the ones to do the extended service here is the phone number. Goodbye ....So there it is...money wasted both times.

LOWES is about taking money from honest, hardworking people with a never ending trail of non-needed supplies for a do it yourself project to say being ripped off by the contractors that they cater to and those of you who have tried to deal with him know what I’m talking about.

The maytag warranty contractor scheduled for home service was a lowlife crackhead who ripped me off on a previous service call for a Maytag washer and also a Whirlpool refrigerator. He presenTed a repair bill for fixing both,I paid him and he left with the money.When we tried to use both were left inoperable and in worse shape than before. I tried several times to contact but my calls and letters went unanswered. Areal winner this one... has it all figured out..

. Nothing but a sorry dope head thief,, who thinks he can get by with anything cause his daddy's some big shot lawman ,with that holier than thou, God Almighty, lawman attitude....and worthless !

We’re just humble folks ,not wealthy....truly thankful for all our blessings...Anything owned by this family ...WE GOT IT HONEST !

and damn sure don’t have to suck up to the law. Especially a no good, smart ass,draft dodger like this individual.

I’m just a Disabled Vietnam Vet with not much time left. I’m just saying : you can’t treat folks like that !

As for the Maytag’s Extended Service Warranty Plan ; “HELL will freeze over”, before I purchase any Maytag appliances OR spend money at LOWES again !!

John R.

We Purchased A Maytag Top Loader 5.3 Cf 6 months ago For $1,700. Our experince with Lowes and Maytag has been a nightmare. The machine has not been working afterbday 35. We have called lowes and were rd we are under manufactures warranty. Maytag sent 5 repair people, all of whom have said we have a defective machine and the problem can not be fixed. after calling maytag several timea, they keep sending the same repair people who can do nothing about the maching and now do not show up. This machine is a piece of crap. and Maytag is not making any effort to assist us in repairing nor replacing the machine. Maytag manufactures warranty is a scam ans will not meet its end of a bargain. Mayrag wonn't help even thouse the machine seazed to qork aftee the 30 daua and it is unrepairable. i am spending so much money on laundry even though I have a machine in my house that does not work Shame On Maytag!! You Are Fraudulent And Corrupt!! The peoblwm I have ia a manufacturer Defect, Maytag is Well Aware Of it, but chooses not to help do anything about it. nd Absolutely Refuse To Repair When It Is Their Responsibility!! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING MAYTAG, THEY DO NOT ATAND BY THER WARRANTY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU INCASE OF A PROBLEM. THEY ARE CORRUPTED AND FRADULENT.