Shortie October 13, 2014 I have a Whirlpool Duet front load dryer - heat is working but its making an awful loud squeaking sound? Does it need bearing or a new belt?
1 Answer Hello Shortie. You will need to check the rollers and the felt seals on the unit. Read More...
Glenn August 22, 2013 I have a whirlpool duet dryer that squeeks really bad, can you tell me if this is due to the drum belt, pully or drum rollers? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Glenn. You will need to take the unit apart and locate the bad part on the unit. Turn each roller by hand and the idler pulley. Read More...
Bill August 02, 2013 for Model Number Maytag SAV3655AWW I'm pretty handy as I used to be a Maint. Asst. Super for a 300 townhouse complex. Our 8 year old Maytag washer squealed loudly in the basement and we thought it was a car in the neighborhood. When I went downstairs to check on the laundry I saw smoke in the laundry room and the washer motor was running but no action. I've noted that the motor still runs and moving the clock dial I got the pump to empty the water out of the tub but no agitation or spinning is happening any more. I assume the spin belt is fried. How big a deal is it to replace that belt and how about the idler wheel that presses against the belt? Do you suppose that would be damaged also? Can I test that the trans is not the problem without a belt on there? Any info/help is greatly appreciated. :)
1 Answer Hello Bill. Try turning the pulley and see if the tub spins. If not, the bearings locked down and you will need to replace the belt, pulley, and bearing kit in the unit to repair it. This is an involved job due to the fact the washer will have to be completely tore down and reassembled. Read More...
Kent February 11, 2013 for Model Number Alg866sbw Is there a kit to replace both rollers. It seams like a lot of money for those washers. Looks like there is two of them for each roller. What is the best way to replace them? Thank for the info
1 Answer Hello Kent. Sorry, there is no kit that comes with the washers. You can reuse the old ones if they are not broken. Read More...
Charles October 01, 2011 for Model Number Crosely CW9500W This washer is 3/4" and the hole in the pulley is 3/4"; what holds the pulley on? Perhaps the brass bearing is supposed to be bonded to the plastic pulley?
1 Answer Charles, the washer(s) or spacers you mentioned are for spacing the idler pulley and bearing on the idler arm assembly, at the top and bottom to keep the pulley free and not "drag" on the assembly. Yes, the brass interior bear has to be molded to the plastic pulley WP40045001 Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Darryn March 31, 2011 for Model Number Maytag SAV2555AWW Are these washers made of metal or some type of fiber/plastic?