EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63

Of Title 18 of the United States Code

I, Ralph F. Hake, the Chief Executive Officer of Maytag Corporation, certify that (i) the Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the foregoing report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Maytag Corporation.

/s/ Ralph F. Hake

Ralph F. Hake, Chief Executive Officer

February 18, 2005

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