Thomas W Edmond , OK May 03, 2020 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MDE9700AYW Maytag Dryer Mde9700ayw: Bad felt dryer gasket. How to replace Drum Seal. I removed the front of the dryer. I then removed the drying assembly and belt before removing the drum. I then removed the old gasket and glued the new gasket in place. I allowed the glue to dry and reassembled the unit. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours