Maytag Dryer Squeaking, Making Noises, or Grinding: How to Find & Fix

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Күн бұрын

If you have a Maytag Dryer similar to the one we have in this video that is making a noise, its important you immediately try to address and fix it before something breaks. In this video, I show you how to take the dryer apart and locate areas that would cause the noise, and generally how to replace parts or take care of the problem area.
Most problem parts are found inside of the main cabinet below the drum, here is a cheap kit that replaces all the wear parts associated with the inside: bens-appliances.com/products/...
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Remove Back Panel and Access Blower Housing
01:59 - Inspecting/Cleaning Blower Housing Area
03:10 - Opening Top of Lid to Access Belt & Machine Front
04:57 - How to Remove Drum w/ Belt Removal on Idler Pulley
05:30 - Inspecting the Inside of Dryer for Problems
06:24 - How to Check and Replace Dryer Drum Rollers
09:19 - How to Re-Install the Maytag Dryer Drum and Other Components
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@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

If your dryer looks like this one, this is the near-universal kit to fix it: bens-appliances.com/products/whirlpool-dryer-noise-repair-kit-4392065-includes-691366-341241-349241t?_pos=2&_sid=3c3430674&_ss=r

@conradgomez386 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video and all the information you provided!! 👍🏾

@dkhtwo2 7 ай бұрын

This is the best how to video I've ever seen. So thorough and articulate of the little things that can add hours to a project. Thank you.

@rickfrost2710 2 ай бұрын

This video was EXTREMELY helpful in diagnosing what was causing the noise. It ended up being a deteriorated rotor wheel.

@PabloRohr-er5jz 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! My maytag dryer had suddenly started squeezing very loudly during a cycle. My wife found your video and dared me to do this "easy" repair just the way you'd done it. We ordered the parts listed here and for less than $30 we repaired our dryer in about an hour. You just saved us over $150 dollars in repairs. Cheers!

@Stephanie_Renee 9 ай бұрын

I wish I could hug you! You’re video saved me! I’ve been a single mom and I don’t really have someone to help me figure out these things but I found a marker in mine and now it works great again!!! Thank you again!

@007Ross 7 ай бұрын

Same here!!

@nicohuber3793 13 күн бұрын

Super helpful video!! My dad and I were able to take our dryer apart and figure out what was wrong with no issues!!

@hcaldwell4085 9 күн бұрын

This was a very helpful video. Thanks for the content. I fixed my dryer and saved what would have been an expensive service call. I also learned that it would be crazy not to take it apart and clean it every two years or so! Our dryer is in the basement, so cleaning out the vent hose will really help it be more efficient.

@paulkartsyart4415 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just taking it all apart and putting it back together seem to somehow fix the banging around. The only tricky part was putting the beltloop back through the the idler pulley as your wrist was in the way for those crucial few seconds. Eventually got it figured out through trial and error and a bit of knuckle skin. Thank you, your video was extremely helpful and got the job done!

@mileyandpaso Ай бұрын

Ordered the parts from your video and replaced one wheel. Works perfectly. Thank you!!

@bensappliancesandjunk Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@johndoe-dw1iz Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben I don't comment on many videos. But you do a lot in a short video. very well explained and great tips. thank you

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

It means a lot buddy!

@RachelJohnson-tp8uf Ай бұрын

I totally fixed my dryer by watching this video! Ordered the parts kit in the link. Works perfectly. Thank you SO much for posting this. Saved us a lot of money!

@joekev27 2 ай бұрын

I gotta say i loved your video my man. We have same model and it was making some crazy violent noise and to be honest i still dont know what the issue was but i took it a part and put it back together and it seems to be working so ill take it haha. But your video really made things a breeze. If all appliances had repair videos like this I'd probably never buy another new one just keep repairing it. Gotta love right to repair.

@garywatts5477 8 күн бұрын

Thanks. Have this same exact model. Had it apart twice. Cleaned it up and lubed the rollers. Helped for a while. Ordered repair kit at your website today.

@ontologistica 9 ай бұрын

A helpful video! The first time I watched, you made me realize the importance of removing the back panel and cleaning that area. I'll be doing that seasonally from now on. I purchased your kit because my Maytag dryer was making a loud thumping noise, along with its signature squeak. While that makes for a wonderful beat for a background track, it's not conducive to a healthy appliance. I received the repair kit in 2 days (absolutely amazing!) and successfully fixed my dryer. All the parts fit perfectly! For anyone reading, I have the Maytag dryer model MEDC215EW1. Thank you, Ben!

@jerrycasper4218 10 ай бұрын

Your instructions were spot on. In what seemed like no time at all, the dryer was running smoothly again. Well done!

@elegant6066 Жыл бұрын

I remembered how hard it was to get those DRAT tri clips off while replacing the wheels. WOW!!! Thanks for this vid that took me down memory lane. Cheers from S. CA

@larrybell5144 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent demonstration, filled with key tips and your fearless techniques. Thank you!

@fooledman Жыл бұрын

I know the struggle of putting the front door back on and yes, I've dropped the screws down into the cabinet making me take it all apart again.

@MarkABurris 5 ай бұрын

I ordered the parts through your link. Received them in 4 days. Followed your instructions and the problem is solved. Thank you! My dryer is a Maytag Dryer MGDC215EW2.

@jenniferdiaz-nb4nw Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We actually pulled the dryer apart and have the confidence to fix it! The link for the replacement parts made my day.

@richcimadoro1584 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this well explained and clear video of how to change out the dryer wheels. I followed your advice and got it done in 30min!

@aboveaveragejoe6291 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, that is the best dryer design ever!

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

I love them. I could fix tem blindfolded

@brianbanks3044 Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk you would think the other manufacturers would get the idea

@tsukihakase25 Жыл бұрын

I was able to fix my old Maytag PERFORMA gas dryer with this guide. Thank you Ben!

@oSoTired1980 Жыл бұрын

This is my exact dryer and im pretty sure my exact issue! Sounds like a thump as the drum spins. Thanks so much for this video!

@linkgunther1618 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton for this video. I watched a dozen others before finding yours and yours was by far the best video and exactly what I needed. I appreciate how you explained every step in the process and gave tips along the way to make it easier for us. I never thought I would be able to disassemble and reassemble a dryer! My dryer was making an awful dog-whistle-like squealing. I didn't have any replacement parts so I just followed your video and cleaned the wheels (I used brake cleaner) and put the tiniest amount of lithium grease inside the rollers. I also cleaned the pulley and put the tiniest amount of WD-40 on it (not the pulley itself but its moving parts). It seemed to fix the problem as the dryer is running wonderfully now. You might have said this but I would like to emphasize how sharp some of the metal edges are. When I finally got the front put back on I noticed I jad sliced two of my fingers (on different hands) on the inside of the front panel. It looked like a murder scene 😅 so be careful everyone.

@robwells1480 Жыл бұрын

My exhaust fan had broken pencil that had jammed. You pointed me in the right direction. Fixed and cleaned

@thesagacontinues 2 ай бұрын

This video helped me change out the wheel bearings on my Whirlpool dryer with relative ease. I'm bragging to everyone I know 😂. Thank you!

@rachelsmith2008 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Clear and easy to follow. Best of all, fixed my squeaky dryer!

@jasonsejkora4578 8 ай бұрын

Love how I found my exact dryer in a video with the same symptoms that started on mine like 3 min ago.

@chrispybattyone5937 6 ай бұрын

Great detailed to the point video! Thank you Ben! I am subscribed!

@shankarambady518 Жыл бұрын

Helped me fix my dryer , thanks for sharing 🎉

@mooredarkwater 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video!

@EricWeissometer 4 ай бұрын

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

@MrMcGiblets1 Жыл бұрын

This was fantastically helpful.

@paratour2016 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Ben! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@keithharris6705 5 ай бұрын

Excellent how-to video, just perfect. Also loved the Metallica reference! Thank you!

@BillxSand 2 күн бұрын

Subscribed because you dressed the part

@rosselnator 4 ай бұрын

Found enough change to pay for the Kit! Great video

@willt4102 Жыл бұрын

Ben, could you do a video on what appliances you have in your home? Also, top 5 things you can do to prolong the life of each of your appliances.

@milkdudmantra4602 10 ай бұрын

It was the blower wheel for mine! Thanks a ton!

@lynnwiles5426 8 ай бұрын

Just ordered the repair kit in the link, will update this post with my results after I install it.

@lynnwiles5426 7 ай бұрын

Success!! I installed the kit today and the problem is gone. Thank you so much. BTW, I found about $4.00 in change inside the machine, a little reward for 90 minutes of my time to install the kit.

@YorkerNBouncer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton. This was very helpful.

@elcabo5712 Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you. Just save me a new dryer. Bought the kit thanx alot

@kennylavay8492 Жыл бұрын

good video and well explained

@alexander2685 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much ben.

@FranciscoFernandez-dc3ui Жыл бұрын

Great videos 👍

@shawnmclendon3624 11 ай бұрын

Great reference right off the bat! 5 🌟 review.

@ryancram45 Жыл бұрын

thank you! fixed it!

@viclong6090 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@eddymumford4086 7 ай бұрын

that squeaking drive me crazy i spary White grease on the wheel shafts every 30 days it's worth it to not hear that squeaking sounds thank god i have a older Kenmore dryer it takes about 20 minutes to do 😊😊😊

@Charles73358 7 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for your great video 🙂 👍

@Hubjeep Жыл бұрын

Surprisingly simple inside! What supports the drum on the front while allowing rotation?

@Tedydon Жыл бұрын

Thank you👍🏽

@CrimsonThorns Жыл бұрын

😄...i caught the St Anger Metallica jab....reminds me of a similar post when you said "first lets chk the drum for trash that can make the noise and get rid of it" ...and you tossed the St Anger cd...lol classic 😎

@jamesogara2219 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@johndavis4347 11 ай бұрын

great info. Note screw chips always looks to fall downs crip

@Adam.Rushing Жыл бұрын

You have another sub! lol Have you done a video on freezers? I wasn't able to find one in your list...but I'm a dummy on computers, so it's possible I missed it. If not, could you? I am thinking: Upright vs Chest, Brands, Expected Longevity, etc. Also, how to repair if they still run but act more like a fridge than a freezer. I live in remote-ish Alaska, so having large freezers is very important to us. Thank you sir, you certainly have the gift of teaching!

@d.eddlemon8400 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video to say the least. I appreciate the time you give to do it. Does the dryer sound quiet now? Also I notice you didn't use a power driver on the screws. Is there a reason for that? Thanks for the video.

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

I just dont for videos because I usually want people to think "Oh, I can fix this with just a screwdriver!" but the next video that bit me because of dealing with a side by side fridge. Eventually I'll probably just switch permanently to a power drill on everything because its just soo much faster on and off camera. We always try to use drills off camera, but on camera I've tried to make it simple. Dryer is quiet now and sold already

@SteveVA100 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Your appliance recommendations have saved us time, headaches and serious money. I have an older Maytag Ensignia Electric Dryer Model No.: MDE8757AYW (the lint filter is inside on the lower front of the unit). Will the Whirlpool Dryer Noise Repair Kit work for this model?

@JUDGEME5150 4 ай бұрын

This video was perfect man but I’d say to put the drum on the back pulley first too. That part was causing me a huge problem. Other than that this video was amazing. I wish I was rich so i could send you some money for removing the stress I just went through. I hope you receive good karma for being a good person. Asap.

@EDT278 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos. I don't own a washer or dryer, but if I did, I think I could possibly repair one. I'm a bit mechanically inclined.

@penelopepurr Жыл бұрын

Man, this guy looks like Tobias Tissen, who is a Canadian hero. The similarity is uncanny!

@ogee634 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on fixing newer model GE profile (model PTD60GBSR0WS) intermittent vibration from burner shield cylinder and back duct running up toward drum? There’s no missing screws or broken tabs from what’s shown in online IPC. The parts can be made to rattle just tapping on them.

@marieduwal6133 Жыл бұрын

Nice im going to try. Hard to find this.

@marieduwal6133 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Was hard to find. But I will say dont u need to remove gas pipe and exhaust before unscrewing the back? Which I would never do o😏

@bobareeniobobareenio2935 Жыл бұрын

Hello Ben. Can you tell us what refrigerators are decent ?

@catnapped_ Жыл бұрын

OK here's one for you. 2010-era Maytag electric dryer. Seems to work fine, but a few seconds after I start it, there's this whining (eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee) sound that lasts for maybe five seconds then stops. Sometimes hear it faintly during the dry cycle on occasion as well. It *doesn't* do it on the fluff cycle (no heat). Any ideas?

@mkdsk101 Жыл бұрын

So my top load washing machine stops in the middle of a cycle and if I apply pressure to the lid it starts up again. What could the reason be for this?

@EricStrobel09 6 күн бұрын

My Maytag centennial dryer has a issue where once it runs and for a while, if I open it to then close it and try to run it again, I hear a buzzing noise behind the timer selector wheel and it won't start up again until I unplug it and let it sit for a while. I bought a kit with all the sensors and the heating element and it didn't fix the problem. Any clues to what it could be?

@janesigabaro7593 9 ай бұрын

What to do about a loose door that is causing a loud knocking noise?

@debbannon354 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Do you have a video for a Maytag gas/propane clothes dryer that is making noise? Would the repair parts you linked be the same? (The lint screen is at front, after you open door). Thanks!!

@bensappliancesandjunk 3 ай бұрын

It's going to be identical including parts as far as I'm aware

@egold1006 11 ай бұрын

I just did a dryer repair on my circa 1963 Lady Kenmore gas dryer. Every 15 years the blower belt stretches and starts with a squeal. Even my neighbor commented on the noise. This is the third time I installed a new belt. They say warm up the belt in water, then stretch it by hand. I managed to get it on, anyone know an easier way?

@davidrobles100 Ай бұрын

PLEASE help!! My Maytag model is MGDX655Dw2...... I want to order the parts but im not too sure these will work on my model. Any help will be grateful. Thank you!!

@MrIMCP Жыл бұрын

It's very satisfying doing your own repairs! Suck it planned obsolesce!

@marieduwal6133 Жыл бұрын

What if there are no screws to take out in front

@gailjohnston9253 Жыл бұрын

I have a top of the line Kenmore washer, top load, that won't drain on a regular wash. I have to move the dial to another setting, usually drain to get the water out. I'm a widow on a pension and can't afford a big bill to get it fixed. I'm pretty handy, so I'm wondering if I could fix this myself.

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

Probably, but I'd need to know the model before suggesting another video I may have done regarding that sort of issue.

@gailjohnston9253 Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank-you, I will get back to you.

@StephanieAyotte-Martel Ай бұрын

Do you have a link for the felt? I fix everything but the dryer still doing metal sound

@bensappliancesandjunk Ай бұрын

Not yet. I will see about finding/adding that

@Kevin-dr6qk Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video showing how to fix a Maytag dryer the drum seal on the back is coming off and is not aligned!?

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

Sure, I will see if we can add that some time. We do a fair bit of felt repairs for sure.. Never thought about recording one.

@Kevin-dr6qk Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks

@pennycox4364 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great instructions! I was able to repair my dryer and it’s purring like a kitten!!!

@jman6178 Жыл бұрын

This damage is mainly caused by overloading the dryer,of course,the washer probably has premature wear,also from overloading 😧

@hansjoseph__ 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Any ideas for fixes for overloading?

@DGTelevsionNetwork Жыл бұрын

Damn I absolutely hate putting the drum back on, especially on stackable washer dryers.

@JimFeig Жыл бұрын

Would this fix a dryer squeaking when its cold?

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

Its worth looking into, yes

@SaldanaHD 6 ай бұрын

Im up for the task lets do this

@DavidDePalma Жыл бұрын

"St. Anger" lol

@angrysarcasm2229 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know if LG front load washers 'stink'? Sure, I could buy that powder stuff and spend a fortune to avoid the smell, or I could just continue to buy top load. I'd like an LG front load, large capacity, but I can't stand the smell front loads leave on clothes.

@pepefrogstein845 Жыл бұрын

Front loaders never smell if you do the following things: -run a cleaning cycle with a cup of natural white vinegar once a month, if you haven't done this and the clothes stink you have to do multiple cleaning cycles until the odor is gone -never ever close the door after washing, always leave it cracked open. Same for the detergent tray -don't overdose detergent, you only need a bit Applying these simple rules and you will always have very neutral smelling laundry, I have had LG front load washers for 20 years now.

@angrysarcasm2229 Жыл бұрын

Or, I could avoid all that and just continue with top load washers.

@pepefrogstein845 Жыл бұрын

@@angrysarcasm2229 Your choice, I like front loaders because of their cleaning power and high spin speeds.

@Twisty71681 Жыл бұрын

Dealing with squalling noise in mine. Got the rear apart, everything looks good but the blower housing is a bit of a turd to put back in! Getting ready to put on insulated ski gloves to get the top connector harness apart...I like to keep my ladyhands pretty and no scars😉 Pretty sure blower or pulley is going wonky.

@alexmaccity Жыл бұрын

mine do that it go chkchkchkchkchk chkchkchkchkchkchkchckchkchk

@jeromedavis8575 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a whirlpool due to that motor.

@Timecapsule69 Жыл бұрын

@ShadeIsLikely 4 ай бұрын

Good god, how old is this dryer? It’s filthy. 🤢

@Tristand09 Жыл бұрын

Your name doesn’t have the apostrophe in “Ben”

@johndunawayiii4663 Жыл бұрын

Man, that is one dirty dryer inside.

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

Way more normal than you expect. Most look like this inside when we get 'em

@RocketCityTech Жыл бұрын

The level of cheapness and 💩 design of these is quite unbelievable. Design mentality of “Save 4 cents here, 2 cents there” year after year, this is what you end up with. Why even have a belt and pulley when it would be easy to direct drive the drum with the motor sitting right there, it would last forever…