Fixing my Maytag Bravo Quiet Series 300 Dryer

[@ObregonAlex]

LUBE IT! Hi there thanks for the video, I have the same problem with the same “quite” model bought new about 10 years ago. In this days of “corona virus” it takes forever to get a tech to come to your house and any savings are welcome! After watching your video the project looked less intimidating and I went right onto it, opened the back panel to access and inspect the tension pulley and it was difficult to spin, chirping just like yours. Problem was Amazon was/is out of the repair kit so I use a tiny bit of GREASE and the problem is gone! It took me longer to clean the mess of lint back there than to get the bravo to be quite again, all together about 30 mins. So at least for now I bought me some time and the laundry goes on!!! Thanks again for posting your handy work.

[@DigitalRick]

Awesome. I find that most things can be easily repaired and give you greater distance rather than pay for a new one or pay out of your a** for service n parts. I too used youtube to look into doing the job myself and deciding that it looked way to easy not to do it myself. Glad my video helps other people. I also repaired my matching washing machine. Replaced the bearing in the tub. Also easy but unfortunately I did not make a video of it .

[@DigitalRick]

@@raiya1114 I used a graphite grease.

[@johndittle2790]

Thanks for the video! I have the same dryer. I didn't have a noise but the clothes would be really hot yet still wet after the cycle. Cleaned out the vent and that didn't help so I took it apart and saw that the fan/impeller belt was laying in front of the motor. I didn't know what an assembled belt system looked like until I watched your video. I am up and running now! Thanks again!

[@mama4534]

Did you just have to put the belt back into place? I have this same problem!!! We have to dry one load 3-4 times

[@johndittle2790]

Yes and no. When putting the belt back on the cog (for lack of a better term) the belt rides on was basically sitting on top of the spindle. So, I cranked that back down really snug and slipped the belt back on. Never had a problem after that.

[@samuelturner1540]

Thanks, you saved me a lot of money.

[@DigitalRick]

I'm glad it helped you. Thanks for watching

[@SolomonGreene]

Came over for a different reason. Was trying to figure out how to open the lid. You look right into the camera, showed the plastic putty knife and it was on. Eery, like you were speaking right to me. Thanks! Job done.

[@kittenlittle52]

Same here!

[@richardmullins1883]

You can slow the video in the settings guys

[@josepimentel1000]

Huge help, thank you for posting!!! F bombs and all!

[@user-mt1pb2dj1y]

I have the same dryer I don't get an error code and after low power from a partial power failure the timer is calibrated in hours instead of minutes, how do I change it back to minutes? I have tried unplugging and also Turning off circuit breaker for 30 min.

[@sherryolimpaito5241]

Did the same repairs you did but now after back together I have no power to the control panel. Inside light works but nothing else. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?

[@DigitalRick]

Check your wiring to see if your connections are good. Might be a connection missed.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

It’s amazing that EVERY day I have off I’m fixing broken appliances. It’s like having 2 full time jobs

[@steveneago5802]

After several attempts, this Video plays OK for 8 minutes, then goes into high-speed mode with Audio that can't be understood...

[@herculesjohnson9909]

“Quiet m.y a.s.s “ ..LOL ... love it ! ..I think Maytag wants you be quiet on their Sh.i

[@glenleslie8140]

the kit part # is in one of the comments here but here it is: Parts kit 4392067 I just googled it and it has all the parts on Amazon for $22.48 with Prime shipping (April 2021). It includes the nylon pulley he identifies as the culprit. Wondered how to the quality of these cheap (price) repair kits compare to originals... any sense in going with a bit more expensive parts kit or... all from the same factory? (Parts select wants $57 and Repair Clinic wants $66 for the kit for example). Question: is the dryer still working with this repair now going on 2 years later?

[@floppychicken68]

Damn, that garage looks just like mine!! (Nice and well used..)

[@mikepoint4983]

Thanks for the video , it helped me out . Cheers

[@ptzish]

Found all of the paper towels and toilet paper!

[@DigitalRick]

LoL

[@ericswanson7585]

You are the man!

[@patkennedy7026]

Would have like to see you change the part that was squeaking

[@DigitalRick]

Yea sorry....my first repair type video and I know my next should be a bit more detailed. Thanks for watching and I hope it helped to some degree.

[@TedHooper]

Thanks for showing how to get inside .

[@richardwilliamsmusic]

How long have you had it at that time?

[@DigitalRick]

Around 6 years or so. I bought the set from a friend who had for several years for his family. I'm guessing on the time. Most people assume they can't fix the appliances they own and either pay big for service or just replace it. You save alot of money if you fix it yourself and I didn't wanna replace either unit so I researched the symptoms online then used youtube to guide me I to it. Works like new from the repairs and is that way currently.

[@richardwilliamsmusic]

@@DigitalRick Very cool!

[@BarrettRSmith]

Appreciate the video and while I believe you found the culprit to be the nylon pulley on the motor, I didn't see in the video where you replaced it. Did you? And was this pulley included with the Kit? Also, what was the special tool that you had to buy and where'd you get it? Was it also with the kit?

[@DigitalRick]

Sorry its taken so long to reply, I was on vacation in Asia for several weeks. The kit comes with the new belt, 4 rollers for the drum, a nylon pulley wheel and all the needed retainers. I replaced everything the kit provided and was good to go. Again, sorry it took so long to reply and I hope my video was somewhat helpful.

[@richardmullins1883]

What was the kit? Is there a product number?

[@michaelk8302]

You fast forwarded through some of the most important parts (putting the parts on) and then all of a sudden you had the whole thing put back except the back. It would have been more helpful to show how you put everything together. Meanwhile, other less important parts just dragged....

[@DigitalRick]

Yea looking back on it, I shoulda done it a bit different. My first video on a repair could have been much better. I hope it contained at least some help in it for you.

[@michaelk8302]

It did help, but it would have helped even more-- you did a more complete parts replacement than other videos I found. I had to jump back and forth between a few to see how to do everything.

[@wilE6764]

Yeah he did more talking than anything doesnt even show the actual repair..shit video!

[@jamesc28]

Wish you wouldn’t sped the video on how to install the tri-rings.

[@DigitalRick]

I used a small flat tip screwdriver to get them in place. They are flexible enough to persuade them into position.

[@ashzab1]

I have the same dryer but mine is not heating. Dryer runs for hours and everything is still damp and cold. Any advice?

[@DigitalRick]

You need a new heating element and thats super easy to replace and also easy on the wallet. Also a good time to clean the internal areas of your dryer.

[@diggerdan4661]

This is what happens when they use shit parts to save the company money you get junk that needs repaired or replaced!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

hi, what if dryer keeps igniting burner, runs briefly , then flame goes out, re-lights again for a brief time, then goes out again. i can dry clothes but it takes a long time, and many times the drying keeps going on and on and on for hours even when clothes are dry. Is this multiple parts malfunctioning? I have already replaced the solenoid, still does same things. Any ideas. I have exact same gas dryer that you have.

[@DigitalRick]

My unit is electric so I dont have any idea of what your issue may be. Try to Google your symptom and see what you get.. good luck

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@DigitalRick thanks Rick

[@conniemiller8686]

I can't find the kit on Amazon. Any ideas?

[@DigitalRick]

Connie, I think I picked mine up on ebay.

[@dougshope5945]

Rick I bought the same dryer and someone changed the door on it so I don’t have a model number can you help me

[@shootersteve]

Just google maytag bravos quiet series 300 dryer Parts kit 4392067

[@harpoon_bakery162]

quick question. when you took apart the dryer for the first time, had it ever been repaired before? I'm wondering because the belt looked awfully tight (idler pulley really close to the motor pulley, but that might be normal......im trying to figure out if the belt is too short on mine, but it looks exactly like yours , so if yours is correct (as far as what the belt and tension looked like) from factory, then I know mine is right (even though the tension is tight).

[@DigitalRick]

No it had not been repaired previously.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@DigitalRick -- perfect , thank you.

[@rezartaalickolli3598]

How did you insert the belt ?

[@advantage8909]

where did you get the part from

[@DigitalRick]

Amazon I believe

[@mjb3677]

@@DigitalRick can you post the parts link from amazon?

[@MilesHanshaw]

Thanks for this video Rick. I have the same dryer and what is coming up on the same noise. I had to watch a few times to see that kit number, so for those interested, its "4392067" and I found it on Amazon as well by searching "Dryer kit 4392067". Rick - Drop as many F bombs as you like brother. We need to knock off the sensitivity in this country. If you don't like it, watch another video. Im cool with this one.

[@DigitalRick]

Yea I didnt want to buy a new unit and had fixed my washer already so decided to do the dryer saving alot of cash to save or spend else where. My u its are like new now as far as function goes. Both are super easy to do and the only crappy thing about the washer is that now I have a tool (requied for the washer bearing) that will probly never get used by me again. LoL.....money saved though!

[@victorholguin1905]

Miles Hanshaw thanks for the kit number

[@calvinwright7718]

Thank you needed that

[@Erockfaque]

R Guns huh? I have the same shirt. You live around algonquin, carpentersville? I also have the same dryer thanks

[@DigitalRick]

Lol.....I used live in Lakemoor, Fox Lake and Marengo. Did some shopping at RGuns many times n spent some cash with him......one of my many stops

[@zackb22]

thanks for the video, I just purchased the same dryer from a individual in southern illinois. Upon starting it, the smell of burning rubber started. Drum seemed stuck (possibly from hauling on trailer home) after some force it started to spin free again. I noticed there was some black belt shavings on the floor but the belt seems good. I thought it was fixed, ran the dryer again and it literally lit the lint on the bottom on fire by the heating element. Kind of scared now. Any advice on what I should do? Does that repair kit include a new belt as well?

[@DigitalRick]

yes the kit has a new belt In my video, you can see where I identify the heater element area, I talk about the burnt lint and hair, you can clean that out if its got shit in it, which I'm sure it will. The task is super simple and you should take pictures of anything that you are about to take apart. Especially the belt on how it is around the pulleys and drive wheel. The new belt will be tough to get on there cause its not stretched out. It pissed me off....lol. I would take being pissed over paying for a new appliance, so I try to repair everything.

[@tonydasilva1203]

Show me motor overloads reset or replacced...

[@DigitalRick]

Not sure what you are asking.... In my repair, the only thing I did was replace the rollers and belt

[@careybriesch4847]

Drive buy the gun shop weekly

[@glennrobin3141]

You take too long to get to the point

[@csb65536]

Way way too long to get to the point!!!!!!!

[@kaybrash5547]

I quit watching after he dropped the "f" bomb. Not necessary or appropriate.

[@bigmak11969]

boo hoo

[@1man955]

aahhhh poor baby hahahaha

[@williamloveland2364]

OMG not the F bomb! Some people are so delicate.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

The reason he dropped the F bomb 💣 is because he is fixing his wife’s dryer on HIS day off. He could be out relaxing instead he is taking care of business.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@GreyGhost-r4z out fly fishing for sure.