Maytag SAV205DAWW Reviews
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“Problems with my Maytag SAV205DAWW”
Written on: 14/05/2012
I bought this washer in 2005. Since then it has been repaired four times. The dial started skipping cycles and had to be replaced, the machine ran very loud and shook, the clutch had to be rebuilt, and now the tub is leaking. What a huge disappointment. It may not have been the most expensive model, but it was a lot of money for me. Now I have to replace it after 7 short years. My Mom has had the same Kenmore washer for 20 years and never had a repair. I guess I know what brand to purchase next! (read more)
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“Maytag washer- a piece of junk!”
Written on: 26/01/2012
I'm surprised that my Maytag washer only lasted 5 years. My old one was GE and had run for more than 10 years when I took over. I had used it for another 10 years without problem. For some new functionarities, I replaced with this maytag. Unforturnately, I got a piece of junk .... (read more)
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“I have owned my Maytag Model SAV205DAWW Washer for...”
Written on: 15/02/2011
I have owned my Maytag Model SAV205DAWW Washer for about three years and
it appears that the transmission has failed. Like the other reviewers, I had waited late in life to be able to afford a Maytag, only to find that the company was purchased by Whirlpool and now A VERY BAD BUY! I am sick at heart at the way we were all taken advantage of on this brand, after growing up with the image of a Maytag repairman who was lonely because no one ever called him.
This is simply criminal, and...
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“I am shocked at the amount of reviews here with the...”
Written on: 24/10/2010
I am shocked at the amount of reviews here with the same problem as mine! I've had mine for about 7 years, and just tolerated the loud noises because I couldn't afford to replace or repair. Then, over time, 3 of the 4 paddles inside snapped off. Then the bottom started leaking. Paid $70 for a service call, and now the man wants $45 for the seal, and another $70 for the labor. That's half of what I paid for the thing years ago!!! Never again... (read more)
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“Maytag is a piece of junk, lasted maybe 3 years, the...”
Written on: 01/01/2010
Maytag is a piece of junk, lasted maybe 3 years, the drain hose wore through due to rubbing on sharp flanges inside the unit which I replaced. Then the loud roar in spin cycle, now the tub leaks. $400 to repair, I think not! Never buy Maytag period. (read more)
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“I agree with the prior poster who said this is a...”
Written on: 10/08/2009
I agree with the prior poster who said this is a horrible washer... I am a single person so I only wash 2 loads per week and my washer just turned 5 and is already leaking from teh triple seal. A very expensive thing to fix (estimate was $400). The repairman suggested I just buy a new washer and I said it definitely would not be a Maytag - never again. Piece of junk!!! (read more)
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“I wasn't surprised to see other similar reviews of the...”
Written on: 25/06/2009
I wasn't surprised to see other similar reviews of the Maytag sav205daww washer. After 4 years ours too started leaking from the bottom. The tech' quoted us $350 to repair bearings and a seal. He said, "If it was really a Maytag it would be simple." He went on to say that Maytag bought out another company and are now putting their name on junk. Fool me once, shame on you . . . . I'll never buy Maytag again! My last washer (Whirlpool) lasted 15 years without incident. (read more)
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“This SAV205DAWW was my first and last Maytag. I only...”
Written on: 26/11/2008
This SAV205DAWW was my first and last Maytag. I only bought Maytag because it was told me to be dependable & the best. Not so. Warranty had expired. I was advised by a tech that washer was leaking water from the bottom of tub. It was the seal that needed to be replaced. I decided to buy another washer in lieu of having this one fixed. (read more)
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“I just tossed out my 4 year old Maytag washer model...”
Written on: 14/11/2008
I just tossed out my 4 year old Maytag washer model SAV205DAWW that I purchased at Home Depot. I originally bought it because of the name, Maytag, and the dependability it advertised. Not so.
I had one service call while it was still under warrantee. This was for the loud noise it made while agitating. It was repaired and worked fine for about a year. Then I noticed the increasingly loud noise it made during the spin cycle. Then It started leaking water at the bottom. By this...
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“This Maytag was purchased to replace a VERY old unit...”
Written on: 01/07/2008 by sforbes (1 review written)
This Maytag was purchased to replace a VERY old unit which finally went bad, seals went bad inside and corroded everything. First technician came out, didn't even open it and stated it was fine, next tech came and opened it all you saw was rust throughout with broken parts, very disappointed because if we did not have extended warranty we would be up the creek now they are replacing this unit, but we are told the extended warranty from the 1st unit is void with the new replacement and the... (read more)
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“After this Maytag SAV205DAWW I will never, ever, ever...”
Written on: 26/05/2008
After this Maytag SAV205DAWW I will never, ever, ever buy Maytag again as well as Whirlpool & will make sure everyone we know will not purchase either. (read more)
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“Seemed to be a good product for two years, even on...”
Written on: 14/05/2008
Seemed to be a good product for two years, even on heavy loads and numerous washes on someday! But Still COME ON MAYTAG ( now Whirlpool) Lets make em' like you used to do and last 25 plus years again huh! (read more)
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“This is presented as a " Commericial quality extra...”
Written on: 04/01/2008 by huckfinnish
This is presented as a " Commericial quality extra heavy duty" machine. The internal pulleys are plastic and the belt will not last long under normal usage. Mine is used by a single male perhaps 3 loads a week and had required 2 belts in 2 years. 3 pairs of jeans destroyed the drive belt last time it broke. My opinion is that it is a sub standard appliance being offered as a quality unit. Not a bargin at half the price. (read more)
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“I've had my Maytag SAV205DAWW machine between 1 and 2...”
Written on: 20/12/2007 by Bill64
I've had my Maytag SAV205DAWW machine between 1 and 2 years. It stopped washing, but would spin I called Matag and they said to call a serviceman. He cost me 65.00 to tell me it was the transmission and it was under warranty from matag (All my gears in transmission are plastic). He said he would order the part and fix it for 285.00 more, I only paid 399.00 for it new. (read more)
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“There have been repetitive problems of the same nature...”
Written on: 20/11/2007 by mmombo (1 review written)
There have been repetitive problems of the same nature on this model for a myriad of customers. Being naive, I assumed the Maytag name meant quality. When I called the hotline and had to get past the narrative of Recalls before I was instructed to "press 2 for service"; I should have realized! Whirlpool has now taken over Maytag but I'm reluctant! I purchased this machine to replace a perfectly capable 17 year old GE so the dryer and washer would match! What a mistake. I am now... (read more)
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“Like so many others who have owned this machine, it...”
Written on: 29/10/2007 by budmiser (1 review written)
Like so many others who have owned this machine, it has soured me on the Maytag reputation. We've had three service calls already and the machine is dying again (it has a recurring deafening roar during the spin cycle). When it finally goes, we'll purchase another brand, but never again Maytag. Maytag should have stepped up and recognized that this product was poorly designed from the outset. Instead they seem to have gone of their way to not accept responsibility (viz. the necessity for the... (read more)
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“I will never, ever buy a Maytag appliance again! I...”
Written on: 16/08/2007 by georgesbelle
I will never, ever buy a Maytag appliance again! I suggest others do the same... Next... a Kenmore! (read more)
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“When the machine was just under 3 years old, it began...”
Written on: 28/06/2007 by mrmrsed (1 review written)
When the machine was just under 3 years old, it began to get out of balance frequently and became very noisy. Within a month of these symptoms, grease starting appearing on my clothes. A week later, unit started leaking. Called for repair and found out that the triple seal and bearings had failed. As a result the parts around the transmission had rusted and corroded. Total repair estimate: $410! Called for a second estimate: $390. So, now I have paid $59 in trip charge to 2 repair... (read more)
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“I suggest no one buy a Maytag or the dependability...”
Written on: 26/03/2007 by ANGEL2D2R
I suggest no one buy a Maytag or the dependability plus extended warranty!! Let me tell you why.......We bought a Maytag Washer, the SAV series, in November 2003. I was under the assumption that Maytag was the best company out there for appliances and was delighted to finally purchase one. Fourteen months later we found ourselves calling for service again and again for the same problem of water leaking out of the front and a screeching sound.
After conducting a significant amount of...
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Jrcurtis's Response to 283282_ANGEL2D2R's Review
Written on: 18/12/2007
I found this review helpful because it exactly describes problems I'm having with the Matag washer. I agree - don't buy a Maytag. Ours is failing after only 3 years; our last washer lasted nearly 20. Maytag does not admit to a defect, but I know there is one... too many online complaints about the same condition to be random failure.
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Budmiser's Response to budmiser's Review
Written on: 19/03/2008
This is an update to my previous review. This machine has finally quit working. It started leaking water from the bottom (I presume around the seals that were previously repaired). I tried to call Maytag for service advice before dispatching a repair person to look at the machine, but they have effectively insulated themselves from my customer interaction by making me jump through myriad electronic hoops. We're shopping tonight for a replacement to this less-than-5-year-old machine and, needless to say, we won't be looking at Maytags.