Marlene November 29, 2023 Hi—I can’t get the blower wheel to stay tightened…I tighten it but it’s loose again after a few loads. I’ve tightened it from the front and the back. Any advice?
1 Answer Marlene, Try putting some blue Loctite on the threads and this should help to keep it in place. Read More...
Eric April 30, 2020 for Model Number AP4062362 (56000) I am holding the clamps and spinning the part counter clockwise, but it is just spinning and is not coming off.
1 Answer Eric, if the motor shaft is not rotating with the blower wheel, this would indicate that the blower wheel or motor shaft thread is stripped out and would need to be addressed. With a stripped out blower wheel, the wheel could be sheered from the thread block (it should be able to be pulled off of the thread block) and the thread block would need to be removed separately. If the motor shaft is rotating with the blower wheel, there is not enough tension being applied to stop the shaft from rotating or the motor pulley is loosening (if using the pulley to secure the motor shaft from rotating). Read More...
Bobby December 26, 2019 for Model Number Maytag Legacy series. I am ordering Wheel Blower for my maytag legacy, part 56000. Should I order additional clips or does the wheel screw in?
1 Answer Bobby, This blower wheel is a screw-on the wheel and does not need any other clips. Read More...
Diane October 07, 2018 for Model Number NDE2335AYW The dryer makes a very loud squealing noise. What part could be failing?
1 Answer Diane, In most cases, the idler assembly WP37001287 is the issue for a squeal. It is located next to the motor and keeps tension on the belt. Read More...
Frank December 31, 2014 I followed the video for replacing the exhaust fan part #56000 as far as getting the old one off. I've got a 7/8" socket and I'm using a 1" socket on the rear but it positively won't come off. I see a metal circle on the front of my part, could it be a locking ring of some sort?
1 Answer Hello Frank, You will have to unscrew the blower wheel 56000 like you were tightening it since it has counterclockwise threads. Read More...
1 Answer Teresa, You will want to check the blower wheel to make sure that it is not damaged and that there is nothing caught in it that would cause the noise that is occurring. Read More...
Ty May 14, 2014 for Model Number MDE308DAYW I recently replaced the motor pulley, idler pully, belt, rear drum rollers, and the two drum glides on my dryer and everything seems to run fine, however when I first start it there is a loud rumbling noise. Once the dryer runs for a few minutes, the noise goes away. I searched a little bit online and it seem the blower fan may be worn out. Does this sound like symptoms of the blower fan needing to be replaced?
1 Answer Ty, Yes, it does sound like the blower wheel 56000 has separated from the metal hub and is making the noise. Does it also make the noise when the dryer stops ? Also check and make sure the motor mount 503613 is secured to the dryer base properly. If loose or flexing, the blower wheel can rub on the housing and make a noise as well. Read More...
1 Answer Yes Clifford, the blower wheel can make a loud rattling noise when it has failed or is failing. You may also experience poor air flow and the dryer could get too hot and trip the thermal fuse or high limit thermostat. If you could re-post and provide your complete model number, we can confirm which blower wheel is correct for your model. Thanks! Read More...
Naim December 07, 2012 for Model Number sdg515daww How to replace Assembly, Blower Fan? If blower wheel is loose can it cause the loss of ignition flame lasts only 10 sec. and it stops.
1 Answer Hello Naim, A loose blower wheel could cause a loss of ignition but would be more likey a clogged vent system or bad gas coils. You can test coils and should have 1220 ohms plus or minus 50. On the 3 terminal coil you should have between 1 and 2 1365 plus or minus 25 and between 1 and 3 560 plus or minus 25. Read More...
Ricky October 13, 2012 for Model Number aem497w I noticed that the blower drum is loose, there is a nylon nut in the front. Is this broken or need to be tightened ?
1 Answer Ricky, The "nylon nut" on the front of the blower wheel, is actually part of the wheel, and is used for tightenning the blower wheel onto the motor shaft. It has reversed threads and is designed to tighten as the motor turns. If the blower wheel is loose on the motor shaft, you'll need to replace the blower wheel. " Hold motor pulley securely and unthread impeller from motor shaft (right hand thread). Use a 7/8 inch, 6 point socket to aid in the removal of the impeller." Read More...