Built on a similar chassis as the Neptune front-load washing machines, Amana's NAH6800AWW differs vary little from the Maytag models. If you're interested in these machines, you'll want to take both Maytag and Amana into consideration, shopping the market for best price on these sister machines.

Although these Maytag-manufactured front-loaders had some earlier, monumental problems with mold and machine failure, our experts believe now is a good time to consider purchasing them. The reasoning here is simple: Maytag and Amana have worked out all the bugs in this design and are once again offering reliable, energy-efficient front-load washing machines. On top of that, the battered reputation of these models is prompting some attractive pricing. So, if you've been waiting to see where the market leads and are now ready to buy, Amana's NAH6800AWW is a good bet.

A heavy-duty, front-loader, the Amana NAH6800AWW features a solid build and all the features that attracted American buyers to high efficiency washing machines in the first place. Amazing energy efficiency, automatic water level and temperature control and an LED touch panel come together in an attractive, high-performance machine. The capacity of the stainless-steel basket is enormous and easily handles the needs of a large family of the bulk of a king-sized comforter.

Included on AmanaNAH6800AWW is an onboard water heater that won't drain your household unit, while constantly maintaining the optimal temperature needed for getting clothes clean. After cleaning, a high spin of up to 1,000 rpm drains excess water from clothing and helps reduce drying time.

We found the soak and quick cycles on the NAH6800AWW to be especially convenient. The long soak time works to remove excess soil, while the quick cycle is just right for washing a favorite pair of jeans your teen needs right away. Versatile, as well as practical, this model offers both a warm rinse and an extra rinse.

An overlooked value, this model is an efficient front-loader whose time has come. Amana's NAH6800AWW offers all the best features available on the market today at bargain of a price.


Pros: Highly featured front-loader with the best of today's technology
Cons: Suffers from Maytag's tarnished image and is not stackable, like the flat-top models

Warranty
1 year