Ralph O Rio Rancho , NM December 14, 2021 Dryer was making a loud thumping sound. I tried to hire someone through Home Advisor and was given an initial estimate of 436.00!?! However, no one ever contacted me about repairing the dryer. The washer and dryer are about 12 or 13 years old, so me and the wife discussed going to look at the alternative.... Buying a new washer and dryer set. We had planned on going on Dec 10th. I then decided to do some research on YouTube on Dec 8th for dryer repair and came across a video that was made by AppliancePartsPros.com. The video covered my exact dryer model! I then watched the video on how to disassemble the dryer, hoping I could find the problem. The video made it very easy to take the dryer apart. After removing the drum, I found that the rear drum seal came loose and was shredded by the rear drum support rollers. The Idler pulley wheel, as well as the drive belt, were worn out. I am a DIYer and knew that I could fix it. I placed the order for the parts, which came out to about $190.00, on Dec 8th, and in about an hour, I got an email that said the parts had been shipped that same day!!! The parts arrived Dec 10th and within 2 hours, I repaired the dryer following all the videos related to each individual part. My wife was thrilled and we saved anywhere between $1800 to $2000 on a new washer and dryer set!! I then realized that I had already used APP before to repair my Samsung fridge ice maker, that job also being very easy! The videos make it easy to understand and I will use AppliancePartsPros.com again in the future, should I need to repair something else before I buy new. Read More... 9 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Socket Set
Harold W Albany , GA July 06, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MEDB400VQ1 The drum belt or the tension pulley was maki a squealing noise when drying the clothes Replace the drum drive belt and tension pulley assy. Read More... 34 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Paul K Palm Harbor , FL June 26, 2015 Appliance: Model 110.68062801 Squealing and rumbling noise whenever the dryer was running I took of the dryer back panel off and while the dryer was running looked to see if I could see anything. Discovered the pulley-idler was wobbling on its shaft as the dryer drum went around. Ordered a new part; replaced the part in less than 5 minutes (Recommend taking pictures of how the belt is wrapped around the pulley-idler). Had the dryer back in place and running normally in less than 15 minutes. Read More... 15 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Socket Set
Darin M Chamberlain , SD December 06, 2015 Squealing sound during drying cycle Checked on youtube for recommendations on diagnosing the problem and how to fix it. Took the dryer apart and confirmed that the bearings were out on the pulley idler. Easy repair with the youtube instruction. I am handy but not a professional repairman. Was able to do this no problem. Part and expedited shipping was under $50.00. Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Albert L Simi Valley , CA July 17, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Gas Dryer MGDB850WQ0 Dryer was noisy replace tensioner belt 2 felt and 4 roller wheels dryer now is good as new Replaced pulley tensioner , belt . Felt and roller wheels Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Socket Set