Front Load Washer with Fresh Hold® Option and PowerWash® System – 4.5 cu. ft.

Front Load Washer with Fresh Hold® Option and PowerWash® System – 4.5 cu. ft. is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1853.

Model #: MHW5500FC

MSRP

$1,299.00

Fresh Hold® Option
Best Cleaning in the Industry Driven by the PowerWash® System¹
Steam for Stains Option

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Features

Front Load Washer Features

Best Cleaning in the Industry Driven by the PowerWash® System¹

Additional Features

Wrinkle Control Cycle

The Wrinkle Control cycle is specially designed to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place with warm water and low spin speeds.

10-Year Limited Parts Warranty³ on the Direct Drive Motor and Stainless Steel Wash Basket

We don't just tell you a Maytag® washer will get your clothes clean for years: we confidently back our washers with a 10-year limited parts warranty³ on the direct drive motor and stainless steel wash basket.

American Pride

We take pride in building strong, reliable appliances for your home. Better Built by hard-working employees and delivered straight from Clyde, Ohio to you, these washers are designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.

Internal Heater

An internal heater gives detergent a powerful boost, helping it to work harder against stubborn stains with increased water temperature, contributing to the Best Cleaning in the industry driven by the PowerWash® system¹.

4.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity

Tackle super sized loads with 4.5 cu. ft. capacity, enough space to clean 29 towels at once.

Direct Drive Motor

The direct drive motor not only has the power to handle large loads, it's backed by our 10-year limited parts warranty³.

Stainless Steel Wash Basket

The stainless steel wash basket is designed for years of serious stain fighting with sturdy materials built for the long haul.

Cold Wash Cycle

Extra cleaning action and an active soak help wash away tough stains, while giving you the energy savings and gentle cleaning power of cold water.

Allergen Cycle

The Allergen cycle deep cleans fabrics with extra water to flush out 95% of common household allergens,⁴ like dust mites and pet dander.

Advanced Vibration Control™ Plus

Advanced Vibration Control™ Plus automatically redistributes unbalanced loads with a ball-bearing balancing ring and six-point suspension system, while advanced software learns its surroundings, adjusting and recalibrating from load to load.

Cycle Memory

Customize each cycle the way you want with cycle memory, which stores your last setting choices and then applies those options the next time you use that cycle.

Rapid Wash Cycle

The Rapid Wash cycle cleans small loads quickly with high speed tumbling and extra high spin speed for faster drying, and pairs nicely with the Rapid Dry cycle on matching Maytag® dryers to get your clothes ready in no time.

Maytag® Commercial Technology

Maytag® Commercial Technology ensures our washers are built to last, including a hard-nosed pump impeller for powerful cleaning action, a direct drive motor backed by a 10-year limited parts warranty³, and zinc-coated springs that are engineered to work like clockwork year after year.

Specifications & Manuals

Dimensions

Depth

32-15/16 in
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree

52-15/16 in
Height

39-3/4 in
Maximum Height

39-3/4 in
Minimum Height

38-3/4 in
Width

27.0 in

Appearance

Window

Yes

Details

Drum Material

Stainless Steel
Interior Light

Yes

Cycles and Options

Number of Wash Cycles

11

Configuration and Overview

ADA Compliant

ADA Height and Side and Front Reach Compliant
CEE Tier

Tier II
Prop 65

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Size

27 in
UL

UL

Certifications

Energy Star® Qualified

ENERGY STAR® Certified
Prop 65

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Electrical

Hz

60
Power Cord Included

Yes

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 by RayM from Doesn't work as advertised or the manual sucks When using the Normal default settings (Cycle: Normal, Wash Temp: Warm, Spin: Max, Soil Level: Med) the wash cycle only provides cold water which is not what the manual says. Service technician could find no issues. Manual says "Not all settings are available with each cycle and some options cannot be used together." Why can't Maytag let you know what works and what doesn't? Called Maytag support and was told no one is available and to call back at another time, tried chat and got the same thing. Submitted an email and waiting for a response.

Date published: 2018-10-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mytag23 from Great machine and features I bought my washing machine a month ago and so glad I did.

Date published: 2018-10-16

Rated 4 out of 5 by SimpleSolutions from Maytag Front Load Washer Purchased Oct., 2018 This was purchased to replace our Samsung Front Load Washer which has had to be repaired a couple times over 7 years. That machine had 2 repairs which did not work, & we're done with Samsung appliances. Researched Maytag and decided to buy it even though a few people complained about the noise level. This machine is much quieter than the Samsung, and the anti vibration works well on a the pier and beam floor. We had to get use to the different cycles as their isn't one "labeled" permanent press. Figured it out and so far we are happy with the machine. The warranty on parts is great, and we bought the extended warranty as previously. I would have rated it Excellent if it was a little quieter.

Date published: 2018-10-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by DeanD from Well Built, Beautiful Machine! I inspect precision machinery for a living so I know quality when I see it. This machine is the culmination of great design and manufacturing. I can’t remember when I last felt so good about a purchase.

Date published: 2018-10-16

Rated 4 out of 5 by Retired2017 from Cleaning Performance & Flexibility Good overall cleaning performance to date with flexibility for all fabrics & conditions. Five weeks of experience with the washer.

Date published: 2018-10-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Leona 82 from Clothes Washer Woman Great machine, gets clothes clean, easy to use, good features and fair price.

Date published: 2018-10-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by Heyla from So many more features . We bought these a couple. Of weeks ago because of the added features my old washer didn't have and will try them all out because we have a new grandson in our household,plus it's larger capacity helps when having to do bedding now no longer have to run to the laundromat. The best feature is ITS MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Date published: 2018-10-15

Rated 4 out of 5 by raymondl from Maytag - Front Load washer 4.5 CU. FT I bought this Maytag- Front Load Washer With Fresh Hold Option And Powerwash system 4.5 cu ft this a 5 month ago and so happy, very good.

Date published: 2018-10-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by Barb1235 from Great product! We’ve had this washer 3 weeks. It get the clothes clean, much quieter than our 14 year old washer. Gets clothes cleaner and quieter than our older set. Love all the features.

Date published: 2018-10-14

Rated 4 out of 5 by CindySw from Great washer but be aware of the drain pump filter I've had this washer for 10 months now and I'm thrilled with the performance and how quiet it is. I've even been able to wash my king size comforter AND sheets in one load. The one thing I am very unhappy about is the drain pump filter -- it's extremely difficult to reach since there is no access door. We have to slide the washer out of our laundry room, remove the back of the washer, and then my husband has to get underneath the washer to remove the filter to be cleaned. It makes a HUGE mess too. I can't understand why Maytag would not make this more accessible since they recommend cleaning it at least once every 6 months. We have found we have to do it once every 3-4 months since we wash 2-3 loads every day. Had I known about this, I probably would have reconsidered purchasing it -- not everyone has the ability make that kind of repair/maintenance. The performance and cleaning capabilities are awesome though so I recommend it but with caution.

Date published: 2018-10-12

Front Load Washer with Fresh Hold® Option and PowerWash® System – 4.5 cu. ft. Reviews - page 2

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Pairs

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^{1 Models with the PowerWash® system: MHW8200F, MHW5500F, MHW3500F, MHW3505F. Based on 20-lb load, among leading front load brands, PowerWash® cycle vs. comparable cycles and default settings.}

^{2 Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa and S. aureus.}

^{3 Visit maytag.com for warranty details.}

^{4 Allergens tested were dust mites and pet dander.}

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Front Load Washer with Fresh Hold® Option and PowerWash® System – 4.5 cu. ft.