Chad April 20, 2021 for Model Number Whirlpool Cabrio WED6600WL0 The motor pulley has melted into the motor shaft and seized. How can I remove it to replace it with the new part?
1 Answer Hello Chad, the motor pulley is part WP8066184, if you click on the part link it has a repair video showing how to replace it. Read More...
Melissa June 19, 2017 for Model Number MDE3000AYW My dryer squeals while it's running. It works fine but the noise is unbearable. I would like to order parts to fix it but I'm not really sure what I'm looking for specifically, from what I've read it sounds like the belt tension pulley or drum support rollers but I want to make sure I order the right thing.
1 Answer Hello Melissa! You're on the right track, a squeal could be caused by a bad tension pulley WP6-3700340 as well as the rollers 12001541. The rollers would also cause a thumping sound as the drum rolled. Hope this helps! Read More...
Joe January 22, 2017 for Model Number MEDB400VQ0 Hello, we have a Maytag Bravos dryer, model #MEDB400VQ0, and it has been making a loud screeching noise that gets quieter with time. After reading some of the comments here, it seems like it might be the idler pulley? Would you agree? If so, could you point me in the right direction of the correct part? Should I go ahead and replace the shaft as well? Thank you for your help!
1 Answer Joe, for your model dryer, the idler pulley is only available as an assembly WPW10547292 so you should be fine replacing it. You may want to order some turbine oil TJ93240 and apply a few drops to the idler pulley bearing and shaft, as well as the drum rollers, and blower wheel bearing. It'll help "break in" the new idler and help keep the rollers and bearing running smooth and quiet. Read More...
D January 18, 2016 for Model Number WED9400SW1 The idler pulley on my Whirlpool Duet dryer seized itself to the shaft, and the motor kept spinning until the pulley snapped; breaking into two halves. So, I put on a new pulley after very carefully cleaning with steel wool the shaft and the inside of the pulley. Applied dry graphite lubricant to the shaft also. It continues to seize to the shaft a couple times a week. I tried a household-type oil, and it still seizes after a few loads. What would cause this to seize as it does? The cabinet is pretty darn clean, and the only "dirt" seems to be some fine black dust (rubber?) around the motor. If this is significant, what is it, and could it possibly be the culprit that is heating up on the shaft to cause the seizing? Hope you can help! Thanks!
1 Answer Hello D. You will need to order and replace the bracket W10837240 and replace the pulley again on the unit. The old bracket has damaged the new pulley. This should resolve your issue. Read More...
Dick November 14, 2015 for Model Number MDE4000AYW I run my dryer temperature on delicate, but it seems hotter than delicate should be. What are the most likely culprits?
1 Answer Hello Dick, This can be caused by a restricted ducting system in the home, a shorted heating element, or a stuck cycling thermostat. Read More...
Ryan August 14, 2013 for Model Number Maytag MDG7460AWW Dryer I ordered pulley 6-3037050 for my Maytag dryer. It looks different than the original one that melted. Will this pulley work or do I need 6-3700340? I should have checked here first. According to another site this was the right pulley for my dryer. Maytag Neptune MDG&460AWW Dryer. Thank You.
1 Answer Ryan, the belt tension pulley part number WP6-3700340 is the correct replacement you'll need for your dryer model MDG7460AWW. Thanks! Read More...
Kevin July 29, 2013 for Model Number MDE9206AYW It's funny to come back to this site and found my note from previous visit to be useful. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/167200-how-replace-dryer-belt-mde9206ayw.html Now it's back to the same problem. The dryer belt some how came off the tension pulley. I hooked it back in place and turn on the dryer. The tumbler spinned, but I noticed that this tension pulley was not spinning. It stuck in place and belt and get pulled around it. I can't imagine this is correct, right? This pulley should spin also right? I specifically tried to spin the pulley before hooking the belt back on it and it wasn't budging. Do I need to replace this? do I need the pulley arm (AP4373246) and these other parts? ( AP4290980, AP2996314). Thanks in advance for your insights.
1 Answer Hello Kevin. Good post for others there. Yes, it sounds like the arm WP6-3705180 and the pulley WP6-3700340 will need to be replaced on the unit. The pulley should turn freely. Read More...
Paul June 28, 2013 for Model Number MDG6200AWW My dryer has been having trouble tumbling. When the dryer starts, the drum will turn 3/4 way and then almost come to a complete stop, then repeat that motion. As first I thought the belt might have slipped into one of the grooves on the drum, that however was not the case. Under normal operation, does the idler pulley itself turn freely, or is it fixed in a certain position? If indeed the pulley has to move, then I can say that the pulley in my dryer has seized up. The idler pulley on the dryer is a little odd in its design. Instead of having a complete circle groove around, the pulley has a angled cutout that only goes around a bit less than half way around. The rest of the pulley is flush with no groove. Here is what I think is happening. After I repositioned the belt back into its proper alignment on the drum. I believe the idler pulley is causing excessive rubbing on the belt (hence it being seized up) thus causing the sudden rotation slowdowns. Will replacing the idler pulley be sufficient enough? Or will the idler arm with washers and c-clamp also need to be replaced? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Paul, The idler pulley (AP4373393) should in no way be stationary. If it is seized, you should probably replace the belt (AP4043963) and both drum rollers (AP4008534), (two of these), at the same time since they tend to fail within 3 months or so of each other. Be sure to clean the sticky residue off of the roller shafts for both the idler pulley and the drum rollers with rubbing alcohol and paper towels. If flat spots are worn on the drum roller shafts you can loosen the 1/2 inch nut on the back of them and rotate them to a position that is round and they will not have to be replaced yet. Be careful doing this since they can be tight and you can get a nasty cut when they break loose. WEAR GLOVES! The idler arm will not need to be replaced unless a flat spot is worn on it also. Read More...
Shane April 22, 2013 for Model Number Mde4000ayw I have a neptune dryer that has just started to vibrate consistantlywhen the dryer is running. I took off the front panel and the noise occurs when I hand turn the drum but only in thecounter clockwise direction. I looked at the rollers and they spin freely and don't feel loose. The noise stops when the belt is removed. Is this a tensioner pulley or belt issue?
1 Answer Hello Shane. You will need to check and see if there is any lint stuck inside the fins of the blower wheel. If so, this will cause the issue with the vibration of the unit. Read More...
Deborah January 22, 2013 for Model Number 110.68702894 Hi, Belt broke so I got a tune-up kit, also a vent system kit. Well, there's this clear round plastic piece that melted too. It was off on its own & I'm thinking this is the belt tension item, is it?
1 Answer Hello Deborah, it sounds like you may be describing the belt tensioner WP691366 or you can get the tensioner with this dryer repair kit 4392065 unless you already have these parts. Thanks! Read More...