The Maytag MVWB955FW is part of the Washing machine
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Washing machine
models like the MVWB955FW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Predicted reliability: Predicted reliability icons are based on estimated breakage rates for newly purchased washing machines, not under service contract, within the first five years of ownership.
Owner satisfaction: Owner satisfaction icons are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their washing machine to their friends and family.
Washing performance: This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound test load of mixed cotton items using the machines' most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.)