The Maytag MVW6500MBK is a 4.7 cubic foot top-load washer in Maytag’s Pet Pro series, and its dryer partner is the MED6500MBK, a 7.0 cubic foot top-load electric dryer from the same series. The washer lists the PowerWash cycle, Extra Power, Deep Fill or Deep Water Wash and Maytag Commercial Technology, and the dryer lists Advanced Moisture Sensing, an Extra Power option and Wrinkle Control. Buy the pair if you want a large-capacity top-load washer with a roomy dryer and you wash a lot of bedding, towels or pet items.
Is the Maytag MVW6500MBK a good washer for a household with pets?
It is built for that kind of use, at least by its series name, and the capacity helps. The maytag mvw6500mbk holds 4.7 cubic feet, which is room for a large comforter, a dog bed cover or a full load of towels without packing the drum. The model page lists a PowerWash cycle, Extra Power and a Deep Fill or Deep Water Wash option, which are the features Maytag gives this washer for heavy and bulky loads. The site says these are available “depending on configuration,” so confirm which ones your unit has on its control panel and in its manual.
What the pages do not do is list a specific pet hair feature. The Pet Pro name is a series name on the model page, not a described mechanism, so do not buy it expecting a washer that removes all hair. Hair removal still depends on how you load the machine, how you clean the lint screen on the dryer and how often you wipe the tub. Our Maytag Pet Pro washer and dryer tips cover those habits in detail.
What does the MED6500MBK dryer add?
The MED6500MBK is a 7.0 cubic foot top-load electric dryer. The page lists Advanced Moisture Sensing, an Extra Power option and Wrinkle Control. The drum is considerably larger than the washer tub, which lets bulky washed items open up and dry instead of forming a damp ball. Because it is electric, it needs an electric dryer outlet and a vent to the outdoors. Our Maytag dryer installation guide explains the outlet, cord and vent basics, and it recommends a dedicated 240-volt circuit with a cord that matches your outlet.
What should you check before you buy the pair?
- Space. Measure the width and depth of each machine from the manual’s dimension sheet, plus room to open the washer lid and the dryer door and space behind for hoses, cord and vent.
- The dryer outlet. An electric dryer needs the right outlet and cord. If the outlet does not match, an electrician should change it. Do not use an adapter or an extension cord.
- The vent. A short, straight metal duct to the outdoors is best. In a pet home, the vent collects hair and lint quickly, so plan on cleaning it.
- Water connections. Check hot and cold shutoff valves and a drain within reach of the hoses.
- Stacking. A top-load washer is not stacked with a dryer, so plan for them to stand side by side.
Whether this washer uses an agitator or an impeller is something to confirm in the manual or in the store. Our Maytag washer agitator vs impeller guide and the top-load vs front-load guide explain why it matters for bulky loads and fabric wear.
If you are buying either machine used, ask for a clear photo of the model label and match it to the model page here. The washer and dryer in this series also come in the MVW6500MW and MED6500MW versions, so read the full model number rather than trusting a listing title, and check that the washer lid, the dryer door and the drum are free of cracks, rust and heavy wear before you commit to a purchase.
How do Extra Power and Deep Fill fit together?
Extra Power is an option you add to a chosen cycle, and Deep Fill or Deep Water Wash is the water-level choice for big or bulky loads. Our Maytag Extra Power guide explains how they are meant to be used: for heavily soiled or bulky loads, not for every wash. Use the normal cycle first for borderline items, and save the extra options for loads that need them. This saves time, water and wear on fabrics.
What goes wrong in a pet household?
Pet hair is the common thread. It builds up on the dryer’s lint screen, in the vent and at the washer’s drain. The consequences are slow drying, a dryer that runs hot and a washer that drains slowly. Three habits keep this under control:
- Empty the dryer lint screen after every load.
- Clean the dryer vent path on a regular schedule. Our Maytag dryer vent cleaning guide shows how.
- Do not overload the washer with a single bulky bed, which presses against the tub and causes an unbalanced spin.
If the dryer smells of burning, switch off its breaker while standing on a dry floor and do not run it until it has been checked. Our Maytag dryer burning smell guide explains the common causes. If the washer leaks, turn off the water supply and read the washer leaks guide.
Should you buy the pair or repair what you have?
If your current machines are old and failing, a new pair gives you a fresh start. If one machine works and the other has a single fault, a technician can tell you whether repairing it is the better choice. A technician visit makes sense when the washer or dryer is otherwise in good shape. For washer or dryer faults, see Maytag washer repair and Maytag dryer repair. For washer display messages, our Maytag washer error codes reference lists them.
