Today lets Talk About the Maytag Epic Z

Maytag Epic Z

Lets start with the basics:

Maytag having front loading machines ranging from an MSRP of $799 to $1,499 the Maytag Epic series (MHWZ600T, MHWZ600TW, MHWZ400TQ) is one of Maytags more affordable machine with an average internet price of around $700 (although we found it for $607.99 at Sears.com). Now for the basic specs:

~ 3.7 cu. ft. capacity

~ Dimensions (36 inches x 30.5 inches)

~ Standard 1 Year Warranty

~ 95 min cycle time

~ CEE Tier III Energy Rating

~ 10 automatic wash cycles

~ 5 temperature settings

~ 1,000 Watt built-in water heater

Now for the reviews:

The Maytag EpicZ received mixed reviews. Consumer Reports was the one place that gave the Maytag Epic series washing machines consistently high reviews.  In fact consumer report gave the Maytag Epic Z a “Excellent” rating in capacity a “Very good” rating in washing performance, vibration, water efficiency, and energy efficiency. The only aspect that good a “Good” rating was in gentleness and noise.

Unfortunately Consumer Reports is where the  consistent “Excellent” reviews stopped.  For example on Amazon the MHWZ600TW the average review was “2 Stars” and when you start reading them there is only 1 5 star review and 4 1 star reviews.  the MHWZ400TW also received a 1 star review.  There were also mixed reviews on Epinions.com and Buzzillions.com.  After reviewing all of the reviews it seems that the one constant problem, and what we hear about the most, is that the machine tend to walk and create a lot of high frequency vibration (that “hummmm”).

All in all though the Maytag Epic series washing machine gets great efficiency reviews, and seems like a decently reliable machine.  Where the machine does fall short is where The Vibration Solution picks up. To fill in the short coming of the Maytag Epic series washing machines we would recommend a set of our anti-walk Silent Feet.