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

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

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]

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

[@dkhtwo2]

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]

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]

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]

Same here!!

[@wednesdaywork2311]

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

[@rickfrost2710]

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

[@garywatts5477]

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]

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]

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!

[@elegant6066]

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

[@travisjorgensen8896]

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

[@johndoe-dw1iz]

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]

It means a lot buddy!

[@RachelJohnson-tp8uf]

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!

[@MarkABurris]

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]

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

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I love them. I could fix tem blindfolded

[@brianbanks3044]

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

[@hcaldwell4085]

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.

[@jerrycasper4218]

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

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

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

[@ritchyc1584]

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!

[@joekev27]

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.

[@nicohuber3793]

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

[@jenniferdiaz-nb4nw]

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.

[@linkgunther1618]

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.

[@larrybell5144]

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

[@tsukihakase25]

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

[@mileyandpaso]

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

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it helped!

[@robwells1480]

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

[@maryporter1963]

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

[@rosselnator]

Found enough change to pay for the Kit! Great video

[@fooledman]

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.

[@oSoTired1980]

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!

[@keithharris6705]

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

[@amandawitman]

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.

[@thesagacontinues]

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!

[@chrispybattyone5937]

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

[@rachelsmith2008]

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

[@jasonsejkora4578]

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

[@lynnwiles5426]

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

[@lynnwiles5426]

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.

[@elcabo5712]

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

[@milkdudmantra4602]

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

[@willt4102]

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.

[@Hubjeep]

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

[@BillxSand]

Subscribed because you dressed the part

[@EricWeissometer]

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

[@shawnmclendon3624]

Great reference right off the bat! 5 🌟 review.

[@mooredarkwater]

Thank you for making this video!

[@JUDGEME5150]

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.

[@MrMcGiblets1]

This was fantastically helpful.

[@neukin]

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

[@shankarambady518]

Helped me fix my dryer , thanks for sharing 🎉

[@NanoLpZ8599]

Thank you so much. Your the boss.

[@YorkerNBouncer]

Thanks a ton. This was very helpful.

[@d.eddlemon]

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]

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

[@CrimsonThorns]

😄...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 😎

[@penelopepurr]

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

[@johndavis4347]

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

[@Charles73358]

Awesome thanks for your great video 🙂 👍

[@FranciscoFernandez-dc3ui]

Great videos 👍

[@JJMBARS]

Hey! I like the St. Anger album lol

[@Adam.Rushing]

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!

[@kennylavay8492]

good video and well explained

[@paratour2016]

Nice work Ben! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@marieduwal6133]

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😏

[@jamesogara2219]

Very helpful!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

So glad!

[@eddymumford4086]

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 😊😊😊

[@ryancram45]

thank you! fixed it!

[@alexander2685]

Thank you soo much ben.

[@MrIMCP]

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

[@debbannon354]

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]

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

[@SteveVA100]

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?

[@EricStrobel09]

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?

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

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

[@Tedydon]

Thank you👍🏽

[@viclong6090]

Thank you

[@ogee634]

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.

[@southparklion]

Do you grease your roller bearings?

[@EDT278]

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.

[@catnapped_]

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?

[@pennycox4364]

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

[@Twisty71681]

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.

[@adamgrenier7926]

Thank you, apparently a ✏️ was stuck in my turbine thinggie

[@davidrobles100]

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!!

[@egold1006]

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?

[@mkdsk101]

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?

[@janesigabaro7593]

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

[@gailjohnston9253]

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]

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

[@gailjohnston9253]

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

[@marieduwal6133]

Nice im going to try. Hard to find this.

[@Kevin-dr6qk]

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]

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]

@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks

[@StephanieAyotte-Martel]

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

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Not yet. I will see about finding/adding that

[@JimFeig]

Would this fix a dryer squeaking when its cold?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Its worth looking into, yes

[@jman6178]

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

[@hansjoseph__]

Thank you! Any ideas for fixes for overloading?

[@DGTelevsionNetwork]

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

[@marieduwal6133]

What if there are no screws to take out in front

[@angrysarcasm2229]

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]

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]

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

[@pepefrogstein845]

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

[@SaldanaHD]

Im up for the task lets do this

[@DavidDePalma]

"St. Anger" lol

[@ShadeIsLikely]

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

[@Tristand09]

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

[@jeromedavis8575]

Sounds like a whirlpool due to that motor.

[@johndunawayiii4663]

Man, that is one dirty dryer inside.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

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