“Maytag is foreign owned now and has become junk.”
Not true. Maytag is a Whirlpool brand now. The old Maytag HQ and most of the former Maytag factories are closed.
Just picking this reply to add in my own Maytag story.
Back in the 80’s; Mrs. R2 wanted a Maytag Washer. So off we go. We are at Montgomery Wards, we find the Maytag she wants, she buys it and all is well.
Until a few years later we have a problem. But the machine is still under warranty! Problem was - Wards said call Maytag and Maytag said call Wards.
What I learned then was that Maytag built and “dumbed down” models just for Wards. They cut corners and used cheaper parts and supplies.
I’ve since come to know that EVERYONE does this. Sears does it. And ESPECIALLY Wal-Mart