Todd April 27, 2012 for Model Number mde5500ayw My dryer was squealing and chirpping while running. I've replaced the two drum wheels and support glides and the noise still exists. Could it have just been the idler pulley or belt? It seems to be operating properly other than the loud noises.
1 Answer Hello Todd, This sounds like the idler pulley WP6-3700340 since the other parts you have changed pretty much cover the other causes of the complaint. The belt WP33002535 is what makes the noise, but it's because it's slipping over the part that is opposing rotation. As long as the belt looks good all of the way around, it shouldn't need replacement unless you just want a new one in while it's apart. Read More...
Mike February 29, 2012 for Model Number AP4373393 Hi, my belt broke and there was also a blue plastic washer piece that also broke and melted to it. I can't seem to find what that part went to.. but I have replaced the belt and now the problem is the belt slips off the pulley when it spins... like there would have been a "lip" on both sides of the pulley so this wouldn't happen. Do I need to order a new pulley? or how do I fix this. Any help would be great! thanks, Mike
1 Answer Hello Mike. Check and make sure the pulley has the c clip holding it onto the shaft where it can't slide off. Also, that is has washers on both sides of the pulley. There should be a lip on the pulley on the side away from the motor to prevent the belt from coming off the pulley. If not, you will need to replace the pulley WP6-3700340 on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Carri February 05, 2012 for Model Number MDE9606AYW Maytag dryer has been sqealing / buzzing when pushing the start button. Now it has stopped working and only buzzes when I press start button. I recently replaced the multi-temp thermostat. Dryer is heating well now, but won't run. It does run for 5 minutes if I press start button and assist the tumbler into turning. But then it automatically turns off. Do I need a new motor, high limit thermostat, pulley or something else all together? I do know my moisture sensor bar is loose, but was still working. Thank You.
1 Answer Hello Carrie. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor W10410997 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Claudia August 18, 2011 for Model Number MDE9357AYW Is the pulley supposed to have a hole or space in it?
1 Answer hello Claudia. The pulley WP6-3700340 should have a hole for the shaft to go into. Hope this helps. Read More...
David July 31, 2011 for Model Number MDE9606AYW My dryer is squealing at start up. Is this a sign that it is the tension pulley or the belt that needs replaced? Is it that the pulley can be adjusted?
1 Answer Hello David. You will need to remove the belt from the pulley WP6-3700340 and see if it is bad. Turn the pulley by hand and see if the pulley drags on the shaft. Do not run the dryer before checking the pulley. if the pulley is tight on the shaft, you will need to replace the pulley. There is no way to adjust the tension on the belt. Hope this helps. Read More...
Merle S. April 28, 2011 for Model Number MAYTAG MDE9606AYW DRYER- ELE Can you tell me the best way to install this pully #AP4373393. Thanks Merle PS the drum turns good but makes a terrible noise sometimes. and then nothing.
1 Answer Hello Merle. You will need to disconnect the power to the unit. Then remove the door off the machine and the front panel. Once the front panel is removed, you will need to remove the front shroud assembly. Next you will need to remove the belt from the drum assembly. Be sure and look at how the belt is run around the pulleys for reinstall. Once the belt is removed, you will need to remove the drum from the dryer. You should be able to access the tension pulley now. You will need to remove the c-clip from the front of the pulley shaft. Remove the pulley and install the new pulley. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps. Read More...
Marilyn March 23, 2011 for Model Number MDE9206AYW The dryer has a terrible squeal when it is running. Would this be the pulley needs replaced or maybe just needs to be oiled?
1 Answer Hello Marilyn. If the pulley is squealing, you will need to replace it. Hope this helps. Read More...