On Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:16:48 -0800, Daniel Prince
wrote:

I am having a problem with a Maytag dishwasher. It is covered by a
Maytag extended warranty. It failed on December 22, 2011. It is
still not fixed because the needed part is on backorder until
February 15, 2012.

I am VERY disabled with ME, (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) Hashimoto's
thyroiditis, neurally mediated hypotension, and orthostatic
intolerance. Washing dishes by hand is very difficult for me.

What is the best way for me to contact someone high up in Maytag who
might be able to do something? Thank you in advance for all
replies.

You can start with their customer service, but then you have to work
up to a supervisor and then a manager, etc. Otherwise, you'd have to
go to corporate headquarters. If you can find out a name of a VP you
may have some luck.

Do you know what the part number is? Chances are it is out of stock
from the local parts depot and the factory, but it may be possible
that the part is sitting in a warehouse in some other part of the
country, or some service tech's van. Someone like repairclinic.com
may have it. It may be common to another brand also. You have to
find someone willing to track it down.