Maytag Dryer
by Maytag
17 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Jan 2025
Older-generation Maytag electric or gas clothes dryer with basic mechanical controls.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Old Maytag dryers (pre-1994 'blackface' models) are repeatedly reported running 30-50 years with zero maintenance — one owner's set turns 50 this year. Owners praise the simple mechanical controls and note parts and repair diagrams/videos remain widely available, echoing Maytag's pre-Whirlpool reputation for dependability.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as November 2025
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- 5r/BuyItForLife comment
I'm more interested in the 1970's Maytag directly behind it. That is a true BIFL appliance!
- 3r/BuyItForLife comment
The simplicity of the controls and options on that dryer are enviable.
- 3r/BuyItForLife comment
I have a 1991 Maytag dependable care dryer that I love and adore
- 2r/BuyItForLife comment
I bought my Maytags in the mid-1990's so they're 30ish.
- 2r/BuyItForLife comment
Maytag, 36 years old.
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
wow i have the same dryer! it was purchased in 1998 and is still going strong!
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
Recently bought a house built in 1998 from the original owner and it came with the original Maytag washer and dryer. Nothing wrong with them.
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
Speed Queen and old maytag dryers just last and last!
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
We have these exact machines and I'm here to testify the truthfulness of OP's post - they are workhorses and solid!
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
It's not survivorship bias, these were built and designed to last. Mine turn 50 years old in September.
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
Maytag (Washer & Dryer)... have been trouble free going on 13yrs
This Maytag set is almost 40 years old, survived multiple moves, ZERO maintenance, and still kickin' it.
I disassemble my mid 1970's Maytag dryer every few years for the same reason.
55 years for Maytag washer and dryer
That combo will last longer than if you bought a brand new one
drawings and parts are readily available, as are youtube videos for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair... it's entirely possible to get another 30 years out of them.
They had these exact same machines... I took them home where they are in storage, waiting for their moment to shine