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

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  • @bensappliancesandjunk
    @bensappliancesandjunk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
      @conradgomez386 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @dkhtwo2
    @dkhtwo2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @PabloRohr-er5jz
    @PabloRohr-er5jz ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
    @Stephanie_Renee ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @007Ross ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here!!

  • @rickfrost2710
    @rickfrost2710 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @amberleigh7654
    @amberleigh7654 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love how quick and thorough this video is! 👏🏻 We are extremely poor right now and barely scraping by. I honestly thought it was the belt or rollers, so I looked at those first. 😂 Then I moved on to the blower and the blower fan is totally broken in half. I’m hoping I find the right blower to order.
    Thank you so much for helping all us gals fix our dryers! 🙌🏻😀

  • @wednesdaywork2311
    @wednesdaywork2311 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks. My 16 year old just fixed the dryer. Works great and he got to keep the 92 cents in change he found inside.

  • @ontologistica
    @ontologistica ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @paulkartsyart4415
    @paulkartsyart4415 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @smokebreather64
    @smokebreather64 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You saved me quite a bit. Had a loud whining noise and thought i was on the verge of a new dryer. Took the dryer completely apart per your instructions. Vacuumed and cleaned the inside....Back to normal.
    Thanks

  • @elegant6066
    @elegant6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @spaaanish8741
    @spaaanish8741 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video is legit! First one that showed the inspection of the blower housing and assembly. Upon inspection found a paint can opener that must've fallen into the lint trap area and jammed the blower wheel. Problem solved! No thermal fuses blown luckily. Thanks Ben!

  • @johndoe-dw1iz
    @johndoe-dw1iz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

  • @alyssaluvshim1921
    @alyssaluvshim1921 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this amazing tutorial and parts listing!! I ordered the parts before even openings my drier hoping to just replace it all in one go. Turns out that hair got between the inside of the roller wheel and the shaft, rubbing DEEP grooves in both, so now I am waiting for my replacement left shaft to come in the mail to complete my install!

  • @garywatts5477
    @garywatts5477 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @RachelJohnson-tp8uf
    @RachelJohnson-tp8uf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @jwrefurbishing8433
    @jwrefurbishing8433 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your pro tips were second to none. A pick set from harbor freight worked great for the wheel retainers.

  • @heidiblack9409
    @heidiblack9409 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dryer started making a loud grinding noise this afternoon with a load full of sheets in it. Thankfully I was able to just follow the first part of the video and retrieve a golf pencil out of the fan. Thank you!

  • @jerrycasper4218
    @jerrycasper4218 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MarkABurris
    @MarkABurris 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @aboveaveragejoe6291
    @aboveaveragejoe6291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @bensappliancesandjunk
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love them. I could fix tem blindfolded

    • @brianbanks3044
      @brianbanks3044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hcaldwell4085
    @hcaldwell4085 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @travisjorgensen8896
    @travisjorgensen8896 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You sir are my hero, not only did you have the video showing how to, you link the parts I need. Hell yes. Mine was a bad lower roller wheel but if I replace one, may as well replace it all

  • @HuntingCreatures
    @HuntingCreatures 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for this video! our Maytag dryer started making noise. We took the back side apart as shown in the video, and man! there were so many broken items (pencils, legos, jewelry, etc). After cleaning it all up the dryer is working as when it was new back in 2017. Next year we will check the front side and buy the kit.

  • @ritchyc1584
    @ritchyc1584 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @ryanmcgrath8357
    @ryanmcgrath8357 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this clear, speedy and thorough tutorial! Our dryer was banging and followed your instructions (besides having to change any belts luckily) and got it to work like new! Thanks again

  • @joekev27
    @joekev27 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @larrybell5144
    @larrybell5144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jenniferdiaz-nb4nw
    @jenniferdiaz-nb4nw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @caylahnalani
    @caylahnalani 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @WoodworkingforAnyone
    @WoodworkingforAnyone 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was one of the best repair videos ive seen in a long time. Thank you so much

  • @maryporter1963
    @maryporter1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Thanks to you, I was able to fix my dryer, which had TWO things wrong with it!

  • @tsukihakase25
    @tsukihakase25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @robwells1480
    @robwells1480 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @treblemaker69
    @treblemaker69 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fixed my squeaking with your video! Thanks so much! Way easier than I expected it to be!

  • @linkgunther1618
    @linkgunther1618 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @edwardbarrientos2430
    @edwardbarrientos2430 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video dude. Helped me so much I found the issue in the blower. Half a broken pencil. Thank you for what you do. I greatly appreciate it.

  • @oSoTired1980
    @oSoTired1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @jasonhughes1105
    @jasonhughes1105 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for this info. My noise turned out to be one of the rollers. Easy fix with this video.

  • @mileyandpaso
    @mileyandpaso 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @thesagacontinues
    @thesagacontinues 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @Smittyk2k10
    @Smittyk2k10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video. Got my dryer back up and working like new! Thank you

  • @fooledman
    @fooledman ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @rosselnator
    @rosselnator 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Found enough change to pay for the Kit! Great video

  • @keithharris6705
    @keithharris6705 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jasonsejkora4578
    @jasonsejkora4578 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @daispy101
    @daispy101 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super helpful instructions. I did buy the kit but the belt was almost two inches shorter than the one on the dryer so I reinstalled that. Otherwise great stuff!

  • @rachelsmith2008
    @rachelsmith2008 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @amandawitman
    @amandawitman 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Helpful. But folks, when you take your dryer apart, pay special attention to the blower seal (gasket where the front of the dryer meets the blower fan). Mine was stretched out beyond re-installation. The replacement part for my Maytag MDE4000AYW is no longer available new. I lucked into a resale of one on ebay, but if I hadn't found a suitable replacement, replacing the drum rollers/axles, drum belt, and felt seal would have been too much time and money down the drain. Be forewarned and check your blower seal to find out if it is still in good shape before you open up those replacement parts.

  • @benjamintate9139
    @benjamintate9139 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    May Christ bless you for all your days

  • @Hubjeep
    @Hubjeep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @willt4102
    @willt4102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @chrispybattyone5937
    @chrispybattyone5937 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @CrimsonThorns
    @CrimsonThorns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😄...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 😎

  • @JUDGEME5150
    @JUDGEME5150 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @milkdudmantra4602
    @milkdudmantra4602 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @elcabo5712
    @elcabo5712 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lynnwiles5426
    @lynnwiles5426 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lynnwiles5426
      @lynnwiles5426 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @ShredSymphony
    @ShredSymphony 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love you! Thank you thank you for this video! You fixed my problem! Thank you again!

  • @shankarambady518
    @shankarambady518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helped me fix my dryer , thanks for sharing 🎉

  • @shawnmclendon3624
    @shawnmclendon3624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great reference right off the bat! 5 🌟 review.

  • @MisguidedHog
    @MisguidedHog 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Subscribed because you dressed the part

  • @EricWeissometer
    @EricWeissometer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was extremely helpful, thank you!

  • @windycityben4850
    @windycityben4850 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!! Thank you 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @neukin
    @neukin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5/16th... so 8mm. Great video. thanks

  • @MrMcGiblets1
    @MrMcGiblets1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastically helpful.

  • @mooredarkwater
    @mooredarkwater ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @penelopepurr
    @penelopepurr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JJMBARS
    @JJMBARS 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey! I like the St. Anger album lol

  • @YorkerNBouncer
    @YorkerNBouncer ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a ton. This was very helpful.

  • @paratour2016
    @paratour2016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work Ben! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @veritasaequitas4800
    @veritasaequitas4800 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Should the one on the left spin freely or only a little bit after being replaced?

  • @Charles73358
    @Charles73358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome thanks for your great video 🙂 👍

  • @d.eddlemon
    @d.eddlemon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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

  • @johndavis4347
    @johndavis4347 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Adam.Rushing
    @Adam.Rushing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @FranciscoFernandez-dc3ui
    @FranciscoFernandez-dc3ui 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos 👍

  • @NanoLpZ8599
    @NanoLpZ8599 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. Your the boss.

  • @eddymumford4086
    @eddymumford4086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😊😊😊

  • @kennylavay8492
    @kennylavay8492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video and well explained

  • @ogee634
    @ogee634 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @debbannon354
    @debbannon354 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @bensappliancesandjunk  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @EricStrobel09
    @EricStrobel09 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @marieduwal6133
    @marieduwal6133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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😏

  • @janesigabaro7593
    @janesigabaro7593 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @egold1006
    @egold1006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

  • @bobareeniobobareenio2935
    @bobareeniobobareenio2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mkdsk101
    @mkdsk101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @southparklion
    @southparklion 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you grease your roller bearings?

  • @davidrobles100
    @davidrobles100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!

  • @SteveVA100
    @SteveVA100 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @alexander2685
    @alexander2685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you soo much ben.

  • @EDT278
    @EDT278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jamesogara2219
    @jamesogara2219 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!

  • @gailjohnston9253
    @gailjohnston9253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @gailjohnston9253
      @gailjohnston9253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ryancram45
    @ryancram45 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you! fixed it!

  • @StephanieAyotte-Martel
    @StephanieAyotte-Martel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MrIMCP
    @MrIMCP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Kevin-dr6qk
    @Kevin-dr6qk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @bensappliancesandjunk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @Kevin-dr6qk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bensappliancesandjunk thanks

  • @pennycox4364
    @pennycox4364 ปีที่แล้ว

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