Jerry February 13, 2014 for Model Number Maytag MDE9606AYW I'm hearing a horrible screeching sound coming from my dryer. I replaced the belt but it didn't stop the noise. Is it probably the Drum Support Rollers? What else could be the problem?
1 Answer Chris, The squeaking noise would most likely be caused by either bad drum rollers or a bad idler pulley. You will want to check both of the shafts of each of the rollers to make sure that there is no damage to them and most likely they will need to be replaced. Read More...
Lawrence December 04, 2013 for Model Number MDE9706AYA What is the path of the belt around the idler puley. The video does not show it very well.
1 Answer Hello Lawrence. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/25860-dryer-belt-diagrams.html Read More...
Eric October 18, 2013 for Model Number mde7500ayw Will this drum support roller fit my maytag model mde7500AYW?
Bill September 28, 2013 for Model Number MDE6000AYW Three issues going on and need to know what to buy. First- felt in front and rear is torn and hanging out. Second- Leaving black marks on all the clothes. Third- when dryer on making a thumping noise like a shoe is in there.
1 Answer Hello Bill, To address the first two issues at the same time, if the seal WP33001807 is worn, the clothes will get caught where the seal shouold be taking up the slack. This is where the black marks are coming from. The clunking is most likely a failed drum roller 12001541. A bad drum roller will also contribute to the gap where the drum seal is located and cause the unit to catch clothes more often. Read More...
Jerry B September 23, 2013 for Model Number Roper Dryer Is there supposed to be play in the rollers? The big roller has alot of play and the small roller does not have any. My dryer is shaking pretty bad. The belt does not look worn, so I am thinking the roller is bad.
1 Answer Jerry, There will be a little play in the roller assembly but it should not be much. If there is a lot of play then replace the roller assembly. Read More...
Dave W. September 19, 2013 for Model Number GEW9250PW1 Just ordered 4 drum support rollers, idler pulley, and belt. Every video or text I've viewed for the repair refers to bearings on the drum roller and the importance of not greasing the roller or the shaft (Dirt and lint magnet). The drum rollers I received have steel bushings and every picture I have seen of the part # looks identical. How can this be right? No sealed bearing? Steel roller bushing on a steel shaft with no grease? Thank you in advance for your help
1 Answer Hello Dave, This is right because the material used in the drum roller is impregnated with a dry lubricant. This allows for dry lubrication as it wears. If you lubricate the drum rollers with anything it has to be baby powder or corn starch. Lint will stick to a wet lubricant and the rotation of the drum roller will pull the lint into the bushing and will wear out the drum roller faster than it will wear out if put together dry. Read More...
David August 01, 2013 for Model Number MDE3000AYW I am replacing the drum rollers and shafts. It appears there is no lubrication added to shat or sleeve bearing. Is this correct? I was planning on putting a light coat of auto wheel bearing grease on shafts. Not sure if this is a good idea. Please advise.
1 Answer David, The wheel bearing grease is too thick. You could use a 3 n 1 oil on the shafts. Read More...
Shel July 16, 2013 for Model Number mde4000ayw My dryer works good and heats good, however it sometimes makes a loud thumping noise when its drying. Do you know what this is?
1 Answer Hello Shel. It sounds like the rollers are bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...