Kevin J Brockport , NY March 03, 2024 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MEDE300VW1 Maytag Dryer Mede300vw1: Loud screeching noise I determined it was the idler pulley by putting a little wd40 on it it quieted but not much. How to replace Dryer Idler Pulley. Maytag 3000 Series Dryer Ordered a new idler pulley and replaced it after having watched your video. The hardest part was getting the back off. The idler pulley was simple! Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes