How to fix your squeaking Maytag dryer.

[@kimflick2169]

Thank you for your video from a housewife that was going crazy with the dryer squeak. I had asked my husband to look at it but with work and the holidays coming, he just didn't have time. I decided to attempt the fix myself. With the step-by-step instructions, I was able to take the dryer apart, clean everything (which I think was half the problem), grease all the moving parts and put the dryer back together. Guess what?? It works so much better than before. One thing to note, I had originally looked at another video for a Maytag but wasn't the same brand and that video had me taking the back off so it's important to find a video that has your same brand, make and model. However, I'm not disappointed that I got the wrong video because I was able to completely clean all the parts in the back of the dryer as well as under the dryer. I'm so happy with the finished results!!! Keep the handyman fixes coming.

[@joelkramer33]

Thank you for the video. I came home to the wife telling me the dryer is making a noise. She already had a new dryer picked out at Lowes for $600. After watching your video, I had it fixed in less than an hour with no money spent. I Appreciate your help.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad I can help, now you can spend $500 on something else 😂👍🏻

[@Majerly_Annoyed]

Was she mad that you fixed it? My wife was. 😁

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Hahaha not so much, great stuff though

[@bripanda3645]

Thank you Sir.

[@ivanpyro9800]

What kind of lubricant did you use? Drop the name of the product please

[@MONKNER]

Dude, you’re my hero. Our dryer was squeaking so obnoxiously it was unbearable. I watched your video a couple of times and went in. I found the wheel in the back left side had no Teflon washers on the back. Fortunately there were two on the right. I took one off the right and swapped it to the left, lubed them both up and bingo! FIXED!! Thank you SO much for the information. I actually can’t believe I was able to disassemble it AND get it back together. I’m amazing!!!!!

[@robbieanderson4674]

Saved me from dragging it out in the middle of laundry room to find out cabinet was sealed in back - need to fix from the front! Thank you!

[@garyabc]

Thanks for posting this. My Maytag was a little different but still the same problem. You fixed yours in 30 minutes. I fixed mine in 2 hours because my wife helped. Had to clean everything.

[@arendgovaars527]

Lol

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

That’s Funny!! Always fun to have the wife help though!

[@3n1man4]

😂

[@goldenyearsacres9163]

1,000 thanks from this wife. My hubs just had rotator cuff repair & is not able to repair dryer. So I found your video & viola, I fixed it!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

So glad I could help

[@LauraJohnson-xr6qc]

Thank you. We just followed this video & now my dryer is fixed!! Money saved and extremely happy

[@pasttimecollector3545]

Man, this video came in handy today.. step by step! Thank you for the help! I greatly appreciate your time recording the steps! Big money saver!

[@vincentroback839]

Thank you for the help! Indeed our squeak was one of the barrel support wheels, I applied some lithium automotive grease and the problem was fixed. Hardest part was releasing and reinstalling the clip on the wheel (had to improvise with a couple of mini flat head screw drivers).

[@donaldneidigk4319]

This helped. Thanks. Only I still didn’t know how to get the front panel off. It pops off clips pulling straight up from the bottom.

[@marycontois4146]

Your The MAN!!! My hero. Thank you so much.. 💓 my hubby and I just fixed our dryer with your video... and our first project together and we didn't fight!!! Yippe

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

That’s awesome, glad I could help!

[@michellemanns978]

I put a question up​@@atlanticcoastfishing9235

[@Lina-ex8pu]

Thank you so much! You saved me a couple of hundred... my tension wheel had come out of place and I just needed to pop it back in and reposition the belt and we are back in business!!! Thanks soooo much !!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad to help!!

[@johnwhitehead6933]

Thank you so much . I just watched it and am sure thats what is wrong with mine . Going to repair mine now . 2 / 15 /23

[@williamroyer4669]

Just like the many times I used utube videos to fix things your video was helpful my dryer required to take mostly apart but if you lay it down on it's back reach all the way back with a oil can and get two wheels the 3rd wheel impossible so I drilled a very small hole in the side flipped it over on its opposite side and had a easy oil job for that wheel and I only had to take off the front cover 👌

[@TheHowitzer9000]

You just saved me an appliance repair call. Exact same issue, same solution. Cheers!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Happy I could help!

[@dannyhelms2098]

Thanks so much for the video! Was ready to buy new dryer, took my Maytag apart and just as you described...... Took care of the problem! Thank you!!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Your welcome, glad I can help!!

[@jackt6112]

For me, it has always been the drum rollers. I drilled holes in the side and put in electrical box plugs and painted them white so that when they needed to be lubricated I could do it without taking the dryer apart. I did the same for the side by the idler and motor and in the front to be able to sight the burner. I got the idea from another model they sell that comes with holes and plugs like that.

[@filtHy_4L]

What do you use for lubricant?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

In that video I used air tool lube, it started back after a year or so and I used lithium grease spray in a can from lowes.It’s a little thicker and may last longer.Will do my best to let everyone know after a year or so if it’s working.

[@rondago9086]

Great idea!

[@nickcipp7374]

wow I came for the fishing and stayed to learn how to fix the squeaky dryer. Your not just a fishing magician but a dryer magician too!😀

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Thanks 👍

[@AndrewVerchimak-ih9rh]

Thanks. Ours was making the noise a lot. Opened it up. Was afraid to remove the drum, so I lubricated any pulley or wheel I could get to, missing only the one on the left. When I restarted it, it made noise but not as much. After about 10 minutes running, it almost stopped completely. Whenever it gets worse, I may do again and remove the drum too.

[@mikevee55]

Thanks! Worked perfect except my squeal was one of the drum wheels. I had trouble getting the front panel off until I realized it had to be lifted straight up!

[@tinkerwest]

I have the same dryer but mine makes a thump on every 360 deg. turn, pretty sure it's one of the two drum rollers that has worn out and ordered them both. This video provided great info, thanks!

[@annarichardson8284]

Great video. Wrapping that belt around the drum was a challenge but other than that I took your direction and presto. No more squeaking.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped!

[@annafrench4781]

Thank you so much! Never thought I could fix a dryer on my own but this video was spot on and extremely helpful!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped!

[@lauferg25]

Thank you. Out of the half dozen I watched yours was easily the best

[@chriseastridge9603]

Great worked like a champ. Had a different dryer but they’re all about the same. Thanks for the tips!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped!

[@sarahcobb8492]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to fix it that terrible squeak. no parts ordered, no handyman, no husband's assistance even. (:

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Great job!

[@markjaltman]

That was exactly what was wrong with mine. Hour tops to take completely apart, lube and put back together. Thank you my friend. Cost me nothing.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

My pleasure, glad it helped!

[@steve4334]

Gonna try this on Saturday, I have a Maytag Performa, same damn sound! Much appreciated!

[@DaniTMarez]

Oh wow, and to think was about to purchase a new dryer because mine's making this exact noise currently and I can't stand it. I'm sure my neighbors feel the same way, I always close the windows.

[@cs652806]

Great video! I have the same dryer, and it only squeals during the cool down cycle. Hope I find the same issue and get it fixed after this load is done!

[@davidgreenwood623]

Thanks for the video, perfect diagnosis for the squeaking noise. Definitely saved us some money as we fixed it for zero $ as well!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad I can help, it’s nice that we can all work together through KZbin!

[@jfarinacci0329]

Very good especially recording the squeaking sound before the fix so we may compare our noise to yours. Thank you.

[@ReddCharlie]

Worked like a charm!! I was afraid I was gonna have to replace the felt seal which is a real pain in the neck. Fortunately a little bit o'lube in the right places works wonders 🤣 Being an older guy the high pitched squeal didn't bother me so much....it was the rest of my family who were complaining! 😛

[@texasgiants]

Thank you for this video, i was able to fix this squeaky noise in my Maytag dryer!

[@ElsieDee001]

Thank you! I have the squeaking going on with my Maytag dryer. Will try this!

[@dalegiardina1582]

Just wanted to say thank you as it was one of my bearings along the back wall but like you did I cleaned it and it works perfectly!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped

[@IANONYMOUS247]

thanks buddy! you saved me some time today on fixing my squeek! kudos to you my man! Thanks again! 🤜🤛

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

My pleasure, glad to help

[@IANONYMOUS247]

@atlanticcoastfishing9235 I liked and subscribed too as I am a inland fisherman myself! Thank you again! 🙏

[@anitafaulkner4748]

Thank you my husband is going to try this our dryer starts squeeking it was driving let’s hope this works

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

It will work, it’s worth the time

[@vdcg2010]

Thank you sir, very simple and informative repair video, it helped me repair my dryer! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

You're welcome!

[@Jonathan-ss5on]

you saved me a lot of grief. thank you.

[@kingdiamondfan4032]

Thank you for this you saved me about 800 bucks.

[@robertovargas1823]

It más have a little birdie in there. Very informative, thank you 🙏

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

You’re welcome 😊

[@electrowizard141]

Good fix but the root cause is a cheap design in the pulley tensioner wheel. It is a metal to plastic contact that rotates instead of a more expensive actual bearing. The lubricant helps for a while then the slight wear from use brings it back to squeaking. I never had this problem in an older dryer that lasted decades but had an actual bearing on the tensioner pulley.

[@agilucha7221961]

thank you, you just save me at least $500 I was about to buy a new dryer

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Great, glad I can help!

[@codyholland3906]

Thank you for making this video! Perfectly resolved my issue, and without any additional costs!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Your welcome

[@jcorp731]

You saved me $$. Thanks for your time to put this video together.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

No problem, glad it helped

[@bkcoach]

Just wanted too say tHanku.. Came across this AS our Maytag Dryer started making "THE NOISE" 😂 Replaced nothing! but maybe soon.. a Lil Lube.. all quiet 🤫 on the WESTERN FRONT!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

So happy I could help

[@jennifergleckler9569]

Thank you this helped with our dryer. I appreciate your time and the video. 😊

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I’m happy that it was able to help you out👍🏻

[@jerryholden94]

Don't stretch spring unless necessary, belt and spring tension are designed to lightly wrap around the drum where the clothes will tumble falling from the top of the drum during operation in to heat. If the belt is to tight due to stretching the spring or tightening of belt the faster spinning of the tub will cause the clothes to ride the inside of the tub during rotation and the centrifugal force will hold the clothes to drum wall taking a long drying cycle.

[@johnq.public1776]

False. Tightening the belt tension spring does not cause anything to move faster. The motor spins at a set speed, tightening the belt won't magically cause the motor to turn any faster. The only harm that could possibly come from tightening belt tension would be premature belt wear, but you would really have to crank on that spring to cause any ill effect. Use your brain before making uninformed comments that are stated in a derogatory fashion to try to make yourself sound smarter than someone else. This guy posts a video trying to help people out, and here you come with your dumb bullshit.

[@timroane3547]

Thanks a lot man that was exactly my problem except the wheel was locked up and would break free once in a while squeeling

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad to help

[@christophervickers9685]

Well thx bro my dryer jusr started that same squeaking and its horrible sound but my.wife has been lokking on marketplace for dryer and then got me lookin but i got to thinking it still runs great and i dont thing it could be that big of a problem decided to take my.chances on yt and foundnthe exact.noise from your how to vid andnima tackle it tomorrow after work thx alot

[@robertschellderfer5032]

great job thanks will be checking my pulley this weekend

[@HsingSun]

Thank you for your video. My dryer has the same squeaking noise.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped

[@williamjernigan3301]

I sure appreciate it man..got the same Problem. But not no more thank you

[@CanyonDriver76]

Zero dollars spent is the way to go 👍, thank you very much for the video!!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Your welcome,glad it helped

[@kenroth-l8e]

Gunna give it a shot!!! Thanks for head start!!

[@armandoparra9399]

Thanks for the video, helped me out and I was easily able to fix the squeaky wheel !!!Thank you Sir!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Your welcome, glad it helped

[@-DIE-MOS-games]

Same dryer same problem. Thanks for the video

[@Jonathan-hj9ds]

What lube did you use? Wd40? Or any other?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I used the thickets oil I had on hand, it doesn’t seem to matter what you use you’ll have to do it once every year or so, but it will work.

[@drjekelmrhyde]

Will be trying this on the weekend

[@katangabynum-roberson6757]

Thank you so much the squeezing was driving me nuts

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

No problem at all, glad I could help!

[@deannabullchild7298]

Thank you for posting. Now I will get to work.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

You got this!

[@kevinbell825]

Thanks. Found $20 in loonies and toonies plus a bunch of guitar picks.

[@mickeygulley8928]

Thanks! Just did it on mine and worked well! No parts to buy!

[@25newrush]

Thank you for downloading this video my dryer Is doing the exact same thing

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad to help

[@johnsonjamie7536]

Thank you for the video....I will try this today.

[@dannyosborn7983]

Worked like a charm.. cost nothing but a couple sprays of wd-40.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped out👍🏻

[@jenniferjackson9530]

Thanks for the video!!. I replaced the rollers and put it all back together and now i have a slight burn smell..is that normal when replacing with brand new rollers?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I haven’t experienced that myself but I would say it’s definitely possible, has it gone away now?

[@jenniferjackson9530]

@@atlanticcoastfishing9235 yes it has gone away...thank you so much for your quick response!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it worked!

[@UncleDanny22]

Great job my bro!!!! Thank you! You saved my family some coins!!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad I could help

[@theoldgods8229]

Which type of lubricant is best to use to grease the pulley?

[@billfischer5142]

brake caliper grease is heat resistant. worked best for me

[@51vert]

Thank you So much your video came in very handy. No more squeaks!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Your welcome, glad it helped

[@TravelinLight303]

Thanks, this helped me fix my dryer with the same issue

[@josemancia3689]

Thanks for the video I will clean today I am sure I gonna work Perfect after your video

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped !

[@nicholas8045]

Definitely a helpful video👍🏿🤙🏿👊🏿

[@carolemaendel784]

This sounds like it might be the issue for my dryer and I want to give it a try. I have a gas dryer, though, so after I unplug and turn gas valve off, are there any other parts inside as I remove the drum I might need to be aware of as far as the gas connection lines go? I have never torn a dryer apart before, but the video seems easy enough...just want to be safe about it!

[@ludwigm83]

Great video...I just fixed mine with a little oil. If your ever in Chicago I'll buy you a beer...HA

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Sounds good!!👌🏻

[@rossshrigley3968]

Awesome thank you huge time savings for me. Cheers

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Your welcome!

[@ilikewolfs2012]

Thank you! Just fixed mine!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad It helped!

[@Joseph4083I]

Great explanation 👌🏾thank you !

[@allensappington1874]

Best how to video yeti

[@alfredogallegosrey7611]

I've just fixed mine.thanks so much!!!!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad I could help!

[@fourjayshutalla]

Thanks buddy you saved me some money.

[@annarichardson8284]

Thanks so much.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

You're welcome!

[@lachlanhudson7404]

See, ours is 24 years old... I think its best that we replace our maytag which has done beautifully for us. Getting a more efficient dryer and washer that use less power and water.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Let me know how the new one works out

[@NuggetsAndLaundry]

This works! Thank you!

[@brucepoole8552]

Very helpful much obliged

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Glad it helped

[@mjtuf1]

Is regular WD40 okay to use for this or is that no good due to flammability?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I can’t see where flammability could ever really come in to play there, I used pneumatic tool oil since it is thicker then WD-40, I think that would work fine as well!

[@jeffreyjmon]

What oil did you use (exactly)? Appreciated.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I used pneumatic tool oil, doesn’t matter what kind, because that was the thickest oil I had on hand. If you will use any sort of thicker lubricant it will work just fine. It kept the squeaking away for over a year and I just had to do it again a few weeks ago.

[@SueGurl]

What if the dryer is making all that noise and then it hums? I thought maybe it was the belt so I got another belt but if it’s something else, I have no clue.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I really don’t know, it could be some sort of clothes or lint build up but that’s just a guess. If you can provide more clues others may be able to help as well.

[@mattywilmz2127]

Thx

[@jac2177]

Thanks so much! Great helpful video!

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

No problem

[@RingoBudha]

On many models you only have to take the back off. Just replace the Pulley it’s a $10 part.

[@1628Ricky]

Thank you for the video.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

You bet!

[@kathey1981]

Mine's making more of a thumping sound and it sounds like it's in the very front on the right hand side. Do you by any chance know what that could be?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

This is just a guess but either your belt has slid slightly off track, and it’s making the drum track back and forth a little so to speak when it turns…..or something has made it inside your dryer and it’s moving around with the drum.It could be like a sock, or something similar.These are my best guesses without seeing or hearing the noise.

[@kathey1981]

@@atlanticcoastfishing9235 You know it's funny I watched the video on how to take apart the dryer so I started myself and then I got stuck when I couldn't get the drum out by myself. So as it was being held up by my butt I texted my neighbor and told him to come over. He was the one that was going to be doing this anyway. I couldn't help it I had to get my hand in on it. So when he comes over he looks and he doesn't see anything that's wrong so we put it back together and it didn't make another sound. I have no idea what was going on but I'm so glad that it wasn't anything. Then he points to the 10-year warranty under the logo on my dryer and said you didn't have to worry about it anyway it's under warranty. I hope I did send in that warranty card. Lol

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Lol, great story and I like the projects that “ fix themselves”.If I can ever help again just let me know.Have a great weekend!

[@funnyhow-2703]

What lubricant did you use?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I used the thickest lubricant I had on hand which was pneumatic tool lube

[@mystictraveler8642]

Can I use some silicone, mineral oil or chainsaw oil for lubrication?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Yes sir, the thicker the lube the longer it will most likely last

[@goingaboutmyfathersbusines4359]

That's exactly what my sounds like..thank u

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I hope this helps fix it

[@jamesjamieson9896]

Do you think this is my issue if mine is more of a squeak... Squeak... Squeak... Rather than a continuous screech?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

Mine started as a squeak ,squeak and eventually turned into a full blown squeal.

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I would give it a try, it’s very easy to do and doesn’t take long at all.If it ends up not being your issue you’ll be able to see what is hopefully while you have the cover off.

[@patriciakowal6619]

What is the name of the lubricant you used to fix dryer?

[@atlanticcoastfishing9235]

I used pneumatic tool oil just because it was the most accessible. I think any heat resistant oil would work fine.

[@danielmurphy6895]

Helped me out! THANKS

[@nishafranks7368]

Such a helpful video.