How to Take Apart Maytag Atlantis or Neptune Dryer

[@godbyjrotc]

Just took apart my Maytag Atlantis and fixed the continual squealing. Great, great video, Ken! I had to watch the part about putting the belt on correctly several times to understand it. Boy, I’m dense. The total parts needed was $4 in grease and new roller clips. Now any new renters will be happy.

[@chefigo]

We have the same issue. Where are these roller clips located casing the squeaking problem?

[@jasonblades7224]

This video was awesome and so accurate! Couldn’t believe I found a video for this old a brand but I was able to take apart the top to access the inside and put back together in less than 30 minutes. Great job Kenneth.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad the video is still useful! And Thank you for the donation, very kind and much appreciated!

[@jamief94086]

I keep coming back to this video to fix my dryer. Can't thank you enough for making these so clear and easy to follow!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad it's still helping people!

[@sicklytwiztd1152]

Ken. You literally saved my sanity at 2 am. I was so peeved about not being able to get the whole dryer apart period. I knew it could only be a cpl of the problems but getting to it... well. I never had to do that before. Until tonight. Thank you for explaining everything! I appreciate it!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're Welcome!

[@cari75ga]

We have an Atlantis from somewhere between 2000-2004. Today we were trying to fix a problem and your video was extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@gileschavous]

Great Video - I could not have done my repair without it. There is no way to do this without video since it is not possible intuitively. My family that I could not fixs it. I said STUFF IT and did it

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glas to help!

[@Codyashi22]

Thank you for taking the time to show this, if I had money to give I'd do it. God bless you, you're a life saver!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're welcome!

[@Sonicfan138]

My wife dropped her engagement ring into the lint trap, and it fell all the way down. This video was super helpful, I had to use needlenose pliers to pick it between the fan blades on the bottom. Thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

you are welcome!

[@johnbuck1879]

Thanks for posting. I had one of the paddles in the dryer fall off. With your help I had it back together in less than 20 minutes! Many thanks.

[@w.tucker494]

I have 1 paddle loose.... was you able to repair yours with tub still mounted or did you completely remove it?

[@MrTirawa]

Thanks Ken. Your instructions worked great. Got the top up and found a screw that had worked out from the exterior of the drum. Screwed it back and and works great again. You saved a repair bill for something that turned out to be pretty simple to fix once it was apart.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

you are welcome

[@Plexi417]

Same here, this was a great help. I can’t find your PayPal account though, I searched both your name and your @ username.

[@Plexi417]

Never mind, I found it.

[@PatrioticGestalt]

Hi, as a 9-to-5 paper-pusher, you and five other KZbinrs have helped me fixed my Maytag Atlantis dryer. I wanted to thank you guys for your very informative video. So... thanks. LOL. I replaced the solenoids to fix the problem.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're Welcome!

[@tripperdan]

Thank you very much. I wish I had found your instructive video the first time I repaired the dryer. You have turned this seemingly daughting project into an easy peasie. Bravo

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@tarokurusu82]

Thank you, sir. I just needed to find the screws that fell out that connected the "arms" in the drum. I was about to go about it the wrong way. You saved me a tremendous amount of time and frustration.

[@BrianDoherty-sb3vg]

Thank you for this easy to follow instruction video. I was able to fix the dryer myself and not have to spend money on a repair visit (money is tight so this was extrememly helpful). THANKS!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad the video helped you out!

[@xXclockstopXx]

Most how to guides speed through the steps without describing the nuances of the procedure. You however went through each step in great detail and explained the ‘right’ way to do things. Thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome. Glad the video helped you with your repair!

[@alfageek53]

Thanx for taking the tine to make this teaching video. If I would add anything, it would be a reassembly video. The fact that the 2 front pieces with the wiring are separate pieces caused me a little trouble during the reassembly. That way, you could add some points about how to handle the drum and tucking the padding in properly. However, it was still an excellent video and I am very grateful.

[@zton636]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I am so grateful you made this KZbin

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad it helped!

[@davidthreet3880]

Thank you very much. This made a very scary job easy as can be. I had an air pod that got jammed in the blower of my Maytag Neptune dryer. This video made it a simple job that took less than 30 minutes.

[@Jobermeier1970]

Thank you taking the time to do this, step by step. Too many times you think you can start unscrewing stuff and you’ll take it apart but it’s trickier than that. Turned out to be a roller that needs replaced. I oiled it for now and the dryer is no longer squealing. Will order parts.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

glad the video helped you get it done! You are welcome!

[@joesellers5504]

Very grateful for this video! It's the ONLY one I've found specifically for the Maytag Atlantis. This was a top of the line washer dryer and they're old now but my wife loves them so I'm grateful for your video that helps me keep them going a little longer. I sent a tip a moment ago. Thanks!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad the video helped you out! And thanks so much for the tip, it is appreciated!

[@joesellers5504]

@@kensappliancerepair9971 You don't happen to have a video for a Maytag Atlantis washing machine do you? Just checking.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

@@joesellers5504 No, I do not... Wish I did. I would gladly share it with you. But, what problems is your washer having? You can email me at [e-mail] and maybe I can help you out

[@ryanalaska8570]

Perfect! Thank you so much. And I found the source of the awful noise. Little rare earth magnets and a wood screw stuck to the drums edge. A bit of cleaning and it's good as new. Thank you for your wonderful instructions

[@contestsvu4538]

Thanks a bunch. Mine needed cleaning big time. There was lots of lint build up inside, basically everywhere. Took my three hours to get it taken apart, properly cleaned out, and put back together.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad to help!

[@dashehorn44]

Very good. One note -- the small screws on the front panel attach the inner panel for the dryer support with the felt srips. No need to remove them, and it saves a step on reassembling. They are the inside screws lower left and upper right. Thanks for the extra video in the belt disassembly -- doing it by feel is OK once you have done it. Keeping the wires clear on belt and panels is a little tricky but you pointed it out well enough. And like you said -- always unplug from power. I serviced home appliances in the base housing while in the Air Force, but that was over 50 years ago -- you made it easy.

[@lindabrown5779]

yes but I guess i'm not to smart I took all the screws out & I'm thankful that he showed were the two small screws go my dryer started squeaking after I put it back together I took it apart to clean all the lint out after I found out why my dryer wouldn't start & it ended up being the door switch now I'm going to take the front off & make sure I got the drum is pushed in good & put the screws were they suppose to go . Thanks 😊

[@Jacalanmax]

Hey, David... I visit my daughter regularly at the USAFA... is that where you work?

[@Ricky_B4]

It's been ten years since I last worked on my Neptune dryer and I forgot how to open the top. I sent a little $ via PayPal to show my appreciation for your video. Once you said to remove the four screws I remembered, thanks!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, and thank you for taking the time to comment as well as for making a donation, it is greatly appreciated!

[@edwagaman1367]

Perfect to follow. Got inside and fixed squeak. Thanks

[@dwiatzka50]

much appreciated - sharing how to videos like this makes the world a better place - paypal tip sent!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, and thank YOU for the tip, much appreciated!

[@JD-sn1lr]

I had to tighten one of my drum baffles. Your video was exactly what I needed to lift the top up to get access to tighten the hex bolts. Thank you so much.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@vollickplaysgames]

same.. dang baffle was the first issue ive had with this thing. love these old appliances, theyre TANKS.

[@jarheads88]

Thank you very much Ken, you are just what the doctor ordered . Great video

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@heycheckthisout2565]

That was excellent for a how-to video. The camera position was perfect for me to understand what was going on. I now feel confident to take mine apart.

[@Jacalanmax]

It was a cool 67 degrees when I did this, my first appliance repair. I replaced all three wheels pretty easily but getting the belt replaced was really tricky. I couldn't stretch it onto the pully so I put a space heater inside the drum, warmed it all to 80 degrees to loosen it up and bingo, got just enough extra stretch and got the belt around the motor shaft. A follow up video showing the tricks of putting it all back together would be helpful.

[@jesserice8063]

Perfect instructions! One of the 3 paddles in the drum was becoming loose. Was able to disassemble to the point of opening the top panel and access the loose screws. Problem solved, Thanks! P.S, Wasn't able to make the paypal tip happen. Long time since I used pp, and didn't have time to re-verify everything and add funds, ect. But I've bookmarked your page, and, as Arnold says..."I'll be back!"

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Awesome, glad the video helped!

[@raystargazer]

Very detailed and a nice explanation. Thank you! Doing this today.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Youre welcome!

[@maxeyac]

Great video man. Helped me out tremendously. I could not figure out how to open the top to get to the belt. Job is complete because this awesome video. Thanks!!!!!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@tombanes]

Thanks for the tutorial. There was a loud tick every revolution of the drum . I thought something was slapping the side of the body of the dryer. When opened, thanks to you, I found that one of the screws ,that hold the “paddles” that are on the inside of the drum, backed itself out almost an inch and was now hitting the inside of the side of the body of the dryer.

[@17oggerdoes]

Thank you for this video. The pulley part was especially helpful!!

[@jackmorrison4059]

Thank you very much you saved me from having to get a new dryer. Now I know how to repair mine.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad to help!

[@MamaroneckDad]

Thank you. You just saved me a few hundred dollars just to replace one baffle. Appreciate you!

[@dahut3614]

What's a baffle? I have one of the "vanes" on the interior of the drum that came loose...

[@thechrisbaker]

Thanks for this! As an aside, I only had get through the step of removing the front panel (no further disassembly required) to replace the gas valve ignition coils on my Maytag Atlantis. Front panel off...coils in front of my face. Thanks again!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Got to love the easy jobs! Glad the video helped you get in there, and Thanks for the donation, I appreciate it!!!

[@fizagui]

Great video, excellent detail and helpful hints... it was a breeze taking apart my dryer thanks to your video. Tip coming your way...

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad the video made the job easy for you! And thanks so much for the tip, it is greatly appreciated!!

[@kennycetera1522]

From one Ken to another, thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@maritzburger]

Thanks for your very clear directions. Fingers crossed the high pitched squeal is now a thing of the past.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@maritzburger]

Success. My dryer is back to blissful silence 🙏🏽

[@SeeMooreVids]

Perfect. Right to the point. I suspect my drum wheel bearings are bad as it rumbles and vibrates. I’ll get back to you and let you know what I found and fixed. Ours is a Neptune, looks about the exact same except for optional controls. Thank you. Steve, Plymouth, MA

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're welcome, Steve. Glad the video helped you with getting in there to fix it!

[@freddychacin4227]

Thank you so much!! Excellent work explaining how to work on these machines!!

[@kovickc]

Your content was very helpful!

[@andreahattlerbramson5974]

WOW! You saved me a bunch of time and hassle! One of those three plastic things inside the dryer came loose and I could tell it was just a screw. Thanks to your video I took off the front, found the screw, re-attached it and have the dryer back!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad the video helped you! And thanks so much for the donation, that was really kind of you!!!!

[@best9642]

I fixed my dryer early this morning and the issue I found was that the drum was somehow leaning forward. The dryer now works smooth as butter.

[@bayouflats5054]

I want to thank you. I have the Performer and looks to be just like the one you are disassembling in video. 👍😁

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@ckim1984]

Thanks a lot! I can easely fix the bolt from outside the drum.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@charleswebb9689]

Excellent video, very clear and precise. Thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad the video helped!

[@ronaldemanuel2075]

Thank you for the video. It was a great help.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@ashleyhaak1090]

thank you SO MUCH! I opened up and found the belt has split! and a blue plastic something was torn to shreds! I have a mdg7757aww and I'm trying to figure out how to replace the belt and maybe the plastic thing, haha. Any additional help would be amazing! Sent you a tip already for the amazing, clear video tutorial :) thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Thanks for the tip, glad the video helped. Here is a link to a video that I think will help with the new belt installation kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCmmGyBorNojLc good luck with the rest of the repair!

[@ashleyhaak1090]

@@kensappliancerepair9971 thank you so much! Maybe dumb questions but 1) should I make sure the replacement belt has the same number of ribs? And 2) does the rib side of the belt sit against the drum? Or the flat side? Thanks again!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

@@ashleyhaak1090 The correct part number for the belt for your model number is WP33002535. It should have the same number of ribs as the original belt, IF your dryer still has original belt on it. On this style maytag dryer, the ribs side of belt sits on the drum. Some older maytag dryers have flat side against the drum, but according to the parts diagram, your model should have ribs against the drum. Hope this helps!

[@ashleyhaak1090]

@@kensappliancerepair9971 thank you so much!! Turns out I need a whole new idler pully too :/ Is there a specific type of that also?

[@crazydave1145]

​@@ashleyhaak1090the blue plastic thingy??

[@David-Ray]

Thank you so much!! This was exactly what I needed

[@heberperez3366]

Thank's for your video very import for me.Good Luck

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're welcome, glad to help!

[@heberperez3366]

Thank's

[@blairakana9984]

Great video. I have the exact dryer and it was so simple to take apart.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad the video helped you and made it easy!

[@DougNCBI]

Thank you and happy new year.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, Happy New Year to you as well. and thanks for the donation, it is greatly appreciated!

[@kelvingill7758]

Awesome video

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Thanks!

[@jimkincaid2958]

Excellent instructions thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@noodles19761]

Awesome instructions!

[@kevinhagen6335]

Thanks for the help my drum would not spin turns out it was the tension pulley locked up and wore a hole in it.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad the video helped!

[@miguelpablo7278]

thank you for this

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're welcome

[@HilaryRoss-v4c]

Do you have a video on how to put the dryer back together? I had a friend helping me with my dryer deep clean and we can't get the felt back in correctly so the drum isn't lining up correctly. Any suggestions on how to get it all back together properly?

[@sthomas9449]

play it in reverse

[@beaches1947]

Thanks for posting this!

[@cristiandominguez7556]

Finally thanks to you the squeaks are gone 😁😎 no more 24/7 hamster wheel squeal

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Glad the video helped you fix it!

[@crazydave1145]

😅 same reason Im here. Did you need any parts?

[@dalefarmer.568]

Good job, had ex wife call me about yer dryer and this was great , thanks ...

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're welcome!

[@Thunderroad8517]

Hi Ken thanks for the video. It helped me disassemble my dryer for motor replacement. I can’t find the model number sticker no where. Do you have any idea how I can track down a lost model number or be able to find a motor for it. Thanks in advance..

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

The original motor on your dryer should have a part number on it, on a sticker on the motor. That part number should be good for any appliance parts online store. Hope this helps!

[@nickcella6346]

Great video. Ended too soon.. My Atlantis is squeaking loudly. Do I need to remove the drum to change the pulley?

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Yes, to replace the tension pulley you do need to remove the drum so you can have easy access to it. Also, while there, check the drum rollers to make sure they are not the problem. Good luck!

[@92sportster26]

Great video, nice detail

[@dannygarcia7317]

Thanks for posting this video. It really helped me taking apart and putting back together my dryer...

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad to help!

[@lynnwhal6190]

most excellent video! i could not have done w/o it. thx. :)

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome, glad the video helped you! And thanks for the donation, it is greatly appreciated!

[@juancarlososorio5640]

Awesome video, thank you very much!!!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're Welcome!

[@clintc724]

Thanks for the video!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're Welcome!

[@bruceLi2011]

Great video and thank you very much

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You are welcome!

[@SC-nw7nj]

Great video, thank you!

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Youre welcome!

[@brianwick3826]

Thanks for doing this. Pulled the wires off the door switch, which has three male spades, but didn't take pics. Would've been super helpful to have provided guidance on which wires go to which terminals during disassembly/reassembly so folks like us don't have to guess if we don't take pics. Thanks again.

[@DsDoghousenMoreLLC]

How do you remove the arm agitator things in the drum?

[@crazydave1145]

Take off the top & look, prob has screws on the back side of drum

[@mjshuja1948]

Good job,👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulettebarrow9791]

I had a pair Maytag Atlantis washer and dryer, had them 22 years washer went last year trying to find a replacement washer has been bs, Iv gone through 5 now, water level is crap or they making knocking noises like they are gonna explode or shake like they are going to take off, finally though I found a good one till I find out I cant reach the flipping cloths and the cold water button doesn't work. Now my dryer decided to stop turning on my last load of clothes, ugh. So hope this is it because I had a simple repair on it one other time, 350$$$$$$$$$$$ wont do that again, just buy a new one, THEY DONT MAKE ANYTHING LIKE THYE USED TO!!!!!!

[@truckingfun5033]

MAYTAG 3.5 cu. ft. Commercial-Grade Residential Agitator Washer Maytag MVWP575GW Hope this message helps you out… Me and my parents have bought this model, and it has been 100% reliable for around 5 years. I bought the set with matching drier, and haven’t had any issues with drier either. Good luck…. There’s a lot of junk sold these days. PS: Another model that some say is even more durable than the Maytag model I referenced is Speed Queen TC5 Top Load Washer

[@best9642]

I am going to follow your video tonight when I work on my Dyer. The issue is that the drum sounds as if it's rubbing against something. What defect should I look for to replace once I take it apart?

[@markgeoffriau7103]

Just did this on mine (using this vid, thanks Ken!). One of the screws that holds one of baffles had come loose and backed out far enough that the head was hitting the interior side of the dryer on every rotation. I tightened it back down and checked the others, which were all fine. Problem solved.

[@best9642]

@@markgeoffriau7103 thank you for sharing. I will definitely look for loose screws.

[@seanh8546]

Do I have to put the front plate on before tightening the belt, when putting it back together

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

No, its easier to install the belt, and then put on the front pieces. Sorry if I didn't show it that way.

[@seanh8546]

@@kensappliancerepair9971 awesome thanks for the quick reply, trying to put it back together right now, and I'm hoping I'm doing it right lol

[@shanerusson5464]

Thank you sir this video definitely helped 😊

[@gpabates8363]

Thank you so much for your video It enabled me to fix one of the paddles on my dryer. Great Job. Sorry, I do not have Paypal. I don't trust them. How about adding buy me a coffee link or something so that more people can show their appreciation.

[@dmcain703]

Awesome video and was super helpful for me. Question: after reassembly my dryer actually doesn’t seem as efficient with its drying. I cleaned out layers of built up lint and thought my dryer would be better than before. Is there something I could have messed up during reassembly?

[@robbbenedict]

Check that a heater element wire was not disconnected.

[@yusuihang]

Any reason why you removed belt before the bulkhead? Seems like you would have more room and it would be easier if you remove the bulkhead first, then the belt. Thanks for the video.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Hmmm, you are correct. I dont know why I showed to release the belt tensioner from the belt before removing the bulkhead. Easier to do it with bulkhead out of the way for sure. Thanks for commenting!

[@Kim-xm7td]

Hi Ken, is it necessary to release the drum belt just to get at the fan. I dropped part of a screw driver and it fell in there...

[@robbieevans6536]

If I need to replace a drum baffle it looks like I can do that without taking the top off..

[@sbethell]

Thanks for the video. Taking it apart was made much easier! Putting the front back on was a little tricky but got better once I had one screw in. Did I really need to do that to get that huge clump of lint out?

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're Welcome, glad the video helped. And thank you for the donation! As for removing the lint from the blower housing, it can be done by just removing the blower box and lint trap cover from the bottom of the front bulkhead. Just remove the screws that hold it onto the bulkhead, remove the lint trap from inside, and the outer lint trap cover should be removable so you can clean it and the blower out.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Also, you do still have to remove the front door and the front trip piece to expose the bottom lint trap housing...

[@dano4921]

Good job. Wish you had addressed the felt. I noticed the drum was marked like mine where the felt had slipped off. Or is that not a concern?

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

The felt is what the front and back edges of the drum seal against when it is all put together. The felts do need to be in place, otherwise it would be metal against metal and make a horrible screeching sound and eventually would cut through the bulkhead where the felt is missing. It is in place on this video. The shiny rubbed part you see on the surface of the drum is where it rubs or slides against the bearing slides on the front drum supports. This does need those vinyl slides to be in place, which they are on this video as well. But they rub and do make the shiny wear pattern on the drum surface, they all do with this design. The felt had not slipped off on this video. As for yours, if it did, then by all means address it, it does need to be in place on the bulkhead, but again its the edge of the drum that makes contact with it, not that shiny ring on the outer drum surface! Hope this helps!

[@66ElCamino357]

Is the thermostat located under the exhaust housing as shown in your video?

[@markclauder9498]

Thank you for the video. I accidentally disconnected the moisture sensor wiring and apparently put the wire back on incorrectly as the dryer runs continuously if I use sensor drying - can only use timed drying. Do you have information on how the wires should be on the moisture sensor?

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Most machines only use a single wire attached to the sensor. It would be on the front side of the front bulkhead, located on the outer side from the sensor. It would be a single spade that the single wire from the wire harness would attach to. Hope this helps.

[@markclauder4881]

@@kensappliancerepair9971 I looked at the wiring schematic and figured it out. Mine has three spade locations to connect to. One goes to a ground wire. The blue wire goes to the other sensor strip. I had it on the same strip as the ground wire. Now it works. Thank you again for your reply.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

@@markclauder4881 Great! those wiring schematics do come in handy!!!

[@CoobvamLor]

My dryer stopped heating, but still spins normally, I cleaned out all the lint. Any suggestions or first things to check?

[@derekweidman9373]

Great vid

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Thanks!

[@norbertobonilla2874]

Thank you amigo nice 💪💪🙏

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You're Welcome!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

THANKS!!!

[@stacyquigg7087]

Thank you

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Youre Welcome!

[@SeeMooreVids]

Sent out yesterday.

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

Awesome, thank you! Much Appreciated!

[@henryathurmanjr]

If i have to replace the gas valve coils...are they in the front...bottom right hand side? My gas line goes in from the rear on the right side.

[@lysannehassel3497]

Hi can you replace the plastic dividers inside the drum. Thank you!

[@noodles19761]

That's what I just did

[@noodles19761]

Super easy

[@dominiquestewart6263]

Do you have to remove the drum before removing the front bulkhead? My clothes got stuck in between the lint trap and front bulkhead

[@kensappliancerepair9971]

You remove the front door panel, and then the front bulkhead, and then the drum if you need to. Based on what you have going on, you probably do not have to remove the drum though.

[@minuszero2119]

Thank you!

[@jasonpfeilsticker5692]

great video! 1.5x is a good speed