[ricklfla]

Just purchased MAYTAG MTW2600 yesterday and need to add longer electrical cord and longer drain hose. Other washers that I have had were much simpler to access the rear panel. I have removed all the screws that I can, but short of forcing it off I have not been able to completely remove the rear panel. Is there something I am missing or doing wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated!

[PS Staff - Sheila]

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[The Mad Doctor]

Wouldn't it just be simpler to add a properly rated and grounded extension cord? As far as the drain hose goes, wouldn't it also simpler be to add an extension to the existing hose also?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It is OK to use a properly rated cord.

The drain on the other hand may be a problem.

This would depend on how long the drain hose would be.

The pump on a washer will only pump about 7 feet.

[The Mad Doctor]

That's handy info for future use ma'am. If the drain hose on a washer acts as a type of "P" trap (and I suspect it does), then as long as the extension drained away at floor level, the pump capacity ought to be sufficient, shouldn't it?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

If it is a floor drain it should be OK.