Maytag MVWP586GW Top Load Washer vs Maytag Top-Load Agitator Washer

Both are Maytag top-load agitator washers with stainless steel drums and no steam. The MVWP586GW is the simpler machine: dials, 3.5 cu. ft., a 1/2 HP motor and a Dual Action Agitator, and owners rate it well for tough, muddy loads. The larger Maytag adds capacity, a Sanitize with Oxi cycle, auto sensing and a 10-year limited parts warranty on the drive motor and basket, which makes it the better step up for families. Pick the smaller one for a tight laundry space or if you want plain dials; pick the larger one for bulky loads and more cycle choice.

• Choose the Maytag MVWP586GW if you want a straightforward dial-controlled agitator washer for a small space and mostly everyday or heavily soiled loads.
• Choose the larger Maytag top-load if you wash for a family, need a sanitize cycle and auto sensing, and want the longer drive-motor and basket warranty.