A suite of ADA compliant appliances from Maytag brand

Maytag® ADA compliant appliances

No matter if it’s cooking, storing food or doing laundry, the Maytag brand has a dedicated lineup of ADA compliant appliances.

Accesibility built for the long haul

Maytag® delivers a lineup of powerful, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant appliances built to be both durable and accessible. Designed to meet the stringent physical requirements of the ADA, these dependable machines ensure that everyone has access to the performance and reliability they need in their home.

A Maytagl® ADA compliant top-freezer refrigerator

Top-freezer refrigerators

At least 100% of the fresh food compartment of the top-freezer refrigerator must be accessible below 54 inches from the floor. At least 50% of the freezer space must also be positioned below 54 inches.

Controls must:

  • Be positioned no higher than 54 inches
  • Be usable with one hand
  • Not require tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation
A Maytag® ADA compliant side-by-side refrigerator

Side-by-side refrigerators

Controls must:

  • Be reachable from the side using a parallel approach (e.g. in a wheelchair), with a maximum height of 54 inches
  • Be usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching or wrist twisting
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation
A Maytag® ADA compliant washer

Washers

All washer units must be front-loading to allow access from a seated position.

Controls must:

  • Be within 15 to 48 inches of forward reach
A Maytag® ADA compliant dryer

Dryers

The reach range for dryers must fall between 15 and 48 inches in height.

Controls must:

  • Be front-facing and may be on either side of the door
  • Be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Dishwashers

Dishwasher forward reach for all controls must not exceed 48 inches in height and must not be lower than 15 inches. All dish racks must be accessible from the front of the appliance for loading and unloading.

Controls must:

  • Be operable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching or wrist twisting
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Ranges

If the range has an open space beneath (e.g., knee space), any exposed surfaces must be insulated or covered to prevent burns, cuts or electrical shock.

Controls must:

  • Be located within a forward reach range of 15 to 48 inches
  • Be operable with one hand and should not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist
  • Be positioned in a way that does not require reaching over burners
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Cooktops

Forward reach controls for cooktops must not exceed a maximum of over 48 inches and be less than a minimum of 15 inches. If there is a knee space below the unit, surfaces must be insulated or otherwise protected.

Controls must:

  • Be operable with one hand
  • Not require tight grasping, pinching or wrist twisting
  • Not be placed where reaching over hot surfaces is necessary
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Wall Ovens

The reach range for wall oven controls must fall between 15 and 48 inches in height.

Controls must:

  • Be front-facing and may be on either side of the door
  • Be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Microwaves

The forward reach for controls on microwaves must be between 15 and 48 inches.

Controls must:

  • Be usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching or twisting motions
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Range Hoods

Wall-mounted controls must:

  • Be reachable between 15 and 48 inches in height
  • Not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist and should be operable with one hand
  • Should avoid placement requiring the user to reach across burners
  • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation

Wireless controls must:

  • Meet the same operability criteria: one-handed use, no tight grasping or wrist twisting and force under 5 lbs