I consider myself a very informed shopper and specifically chose Maytag brand of washing machine because I believed it would be the most reliable and best warranty. I now believe I chose wrong. I have already spent approximately $250 in repair cost and am now being told by a certified Maytag technician that it will cost another $600 to repair my washer. I never expected that after 5 years of use I would basically have to throw away my washer and buy a new one. So disappointing