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Specifications

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MAV1655: model-specific checks

What is recorded for MAV1655

Maytag MAV1655 — Washer type: Top-Loading; Compartment capacity: 3.4 cu ft.

California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive

Read capacity, electrical, water, and performance information in context, and use the exact model’s documents for decisions that affect purchase or hookup.

Owner guide: Understand washer specifications

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Understand washer specifications

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Start with what the listing actually measures

A specification sheet can help compare products, but its figures answer different questions. Capacity describes the laundry volume the manufacturer assigns to the washer; it is not a promise that every bulky item will fit or wash well. Cabinet dimensions describe the appliance envelope, while installation clearances and door or lid movement affect the space needed around it. Electrical and water specifications describe supply conditions that must be checked at the home.

Compare like with like: use the same capacity convention and product type where possible, and compare front-load machines with front-load machines or top-load machines with top-load machines. A top-load washer may use an agitator or a low-profile impeller or wash plate; those layouts affect usable space and loading, but a marketing description alone does not establish that a particular load is suitable.

Use performance claims carefully

Energy and water labels or government consumer guidance can help frame operating efficiency across products. Treat a rating as a standardized comparison, not a forecast of a specific household bill: results depend on load size, cycle, water temperature, detergent, and how often the washer runs. A washer that uses high-efficiency sensing may use less water than an older conventional-fill machine. In an HE top-load design, the water may not cover the clothes; this can be normal for its wash action and sensing approach.

Do not convert a product’s spin speed or energy claim into a guarantee about drying time, cleaning results, or utility savings. Fabric, load balance, soil, and selected settings influence outcomes. Choose the feature that matters for your household, then read the manual for the operating limits and care instructions.

Verify hookup requirements separately

Before purchase or delivery, check the exact model’s installation document for voltage, outlet and grounding requirements, water pressure or connections, drain arrangement, and clearances. A retailer summary may omit a condition or reflect an older revision. If the outlet, plumbing, or drain does not appear to match, have the relevant qualified professional assess it before delivery or installation.

Specifications can differ even within a brand and product line. For example, the GE PTWN6250M quick specification sheet lists a 120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A rating for that named example. The LG WM4000H*A owner manual gives electrical requirements for that exact family. Neither value should be transferred to another washer; use the rating plate and current installation instructions for the product being installed.

Make the comparison useful

Write down the few requirements that could change the decision: footprint and access route, laundry type and typical load size, matching supply connections, and features the household will use. Confirm whether optional pedestals or stacking accessories are approved for the specific model and whether they change installation dimensions. A feature shown in a general catalog may be optional or limited to some models.

If two specifications seem inconsistent, prefer the current manufacturer installation instructions for hookup and the current product sheet for published dimensions, then ask the manufacturer to resolve any remaining conflict. Do not rely on a search snippet or another model’s review to settle a fit, electrical, or fitment question.

What to do with what you find

The available outlet, water connections, or drain differ from the exact model’s installation requirements.

The washer may need site work or may not be a suitable choice for the location.

Ask an electrician or plumber to assess the site before ordering or installing.

A specification claims a feature only on some models or lacks exact model coverage.

The feature cannot be assumed for the washer being considered.

Confirm it in the exact model manual or with the manufacturer.

Have these details ready

Exact model specification and installation documents
Home outlet, water, drain, and access conditions

Common questions

Does a larger capacity rating mean every comforter will fit?

No. Bulky shape, fabric care instructions, and the manufacturer’s load guidance matter; capacity alone does not establish suitability.

Can I use one model’s electrical specification for another in the same series?

No. Verify the rating plate and installation instructions for the exact washer.

General background sources

These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.

Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.

Recorded model facts

All recorded specifications

Capacity

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Compartment capacity	3.4 cu ft	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

Energy & water

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Legacy modified energy factor	Needs resolution	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 Other observations retained: 1.09 — California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive; cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 3936
Legacy water factor	Needs resolution	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 Other observations retained: 9.8 — California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive; cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 3936
Remaining moisture under source test	54.9 %	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

Features

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Suds-saving capability in archive	False	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Unheated rinse option in archive	True	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Washer controls	Automatic	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

Product

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Combination-unit declaration	No	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Declared washer use	Residential	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Washer axis	Vertical	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026
Washer type	Top-Loading	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

Source identity

Specification	Recorded value	Evidence
Manufacturer named in archive	Maytag	Archive California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive cec-washers.xlsx; sheet ClothesWashers_12022025; row 4378 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026

A comparison group built from recorded designs

Maytag top-load washing machines

157 records in this historical-source group. The group uses the brand, category and recorded design, rather than a guessed series or production year.

3.0–3.5 cu ftcapacity · 26 source values

These are source-record ranges. They do not establish current availability, a shared repair platform or installation compatibility.

Sources for MAV1655

California Energy Commission — Washing machines archive Observed Oct 27, 2026

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