Maytag Jetclean II

by Peter
(USA)

I purchased the Maytag Jetclean II about 5 years ago because of the 3 rack system. It performed very well for about 2 years, then the latch broke. Simple repair I could do myself.

No big deal. Then six months later the filter screen at the bottom began to tear and food particles clogged the wash arms. Again, simple repair I could do myself. The plastic tub has simple snap together parts that are easy to work on. Every few months thereafter, I need to check the wash arms to make sure they aren't clogged.

Food somehow keeps getting into them and blocks the jets. Fast forward to year 5. The top wash arm and top rack wash arm stopped working. I've taken it apart enough times that the plastic snaps no longer hold the main water channel together.

The simple snap assembly is turning out to be a cheap and unreliable assembly method. I've removed the top rack completely to limp along until we can purchase a new washer.

The good news: since it had 3 racks, i'm only down to 2. The bad news: 5 years sure seems like a short life for a dishwaser. Oh, and the latch just broke again.