Diana opined: I can’t find anything on a fridgidaire [sic] dryer. The drum thumps when it is running but heats up and drys [sic] clohes [sic].It is level and I’ve triied [sic] one piece at a time and still it thumps _______________________________ Message sent from IP: 69.171.158.185 Well, for starters, you’re misspelling Frigidaire, among other […]

Went on a service call the other day on a Frigidaire dryer with the complaint of being very noisy and then stopped tumbling altogether. I opened up the dryer and saw that the back of the drum had actually dropped down several inches. Hmm, this was weird. Looking between the back of the drum and […]

Bern Williams wrote: I have a Kenmore electric dryer-110.60612990. It was humming for a period of time. Yesterday when I push the start button it hums, works for about 5 mins then shuts off. Today, I pressed the start button, there is nothing..no noise. Is it just the motor or could it be a variety […]

A dark and ominous thunderhead had just rolled in when the call came in: dryer taking forever to dry clothes. I set down my 40-ounce bomber can of Colt Malt Liquor and sprinted for my trusty Fixite Do service van. Just as I pulled into the customer’s driveway, the thunderstorm unleashed its fury, dumping rain […]

Bucky wrote: How do I change the motor in a Maytag Dryer Model# MDE9306AYA, oh great Samurai? And also, oh great one, which side of the belt goes against the dryer drum, ribbed or flat side? Domo orogato!! You are ichi bon. I love you no shit. Fried or steamed? _______________________________ Message sent from IP: […]

If you have a Friggidaire dryer (also sold under the Kenwhore brand) that chews holes in your clothes, you probably need to replace the drum front upper felt glide kit. The picture below shows you what I’m talking about (click the picture for a larger view): Frigidaire Front Drum Glide, Old and New To light […]

You can click the pictures below to see a bigger version. Remove the Door Jamb Screws Pull Off the Front Panel Remove Clips to Lift top Panel The remainder of the disassembly follows the procedure for the regular Maytag dryers. For more information about your dryer or to order parts, click here. To learn more […]

Goldenwoody wrote: Sinsa: One thing you might mention in your incredibly helpful guide to the Maytag Dryer belt is that the evil geniuses at Maytag made a grove in the drum very close to where the belt is supposed to run. If(make that when) the belt falls into that groove while replacing the belt or […]

Dryer (Gas and Electric) Diagnostic & Repair Guide Problem Possible Causes [Gas and Electric]Dryer drum won’t turn. The belt’s broken. Turn the drum by hand. If it turns reeel easy, you gotsa broken belt, Hoss. Also, look for contributing causes for the belt to break such as worn drum rollers, damaged felt kit, or stiff […]

When your dryer drum isn’t turning anymore, it’s usually a broken belt. Tearing the dryer apart is usually straight-forward enough but stringing the new belt on the motor and idler pulley can be tricky. This handy little picture shows the proper belt configurations for eight different makes of dryers. Your dryer is most likely included […]

Tom Kern wrote: Hello, Ref: 13 Year old Maytag Electric dryer…… My dryer has just started making a noise / rumble only duringstart-up…. The noise go’saway one the dryer comes up to operating RPM’s….. — The belt, Tension pulley, or wheels have never been changed….. Can you advise what maybe causing this noise on startup […]

Tom wrote: I have a maytag gas dryer, it is heating up but the tumbler is not turning, what can the problem be? _______________________________The above message was sent when you were offline, via your LivePerson site. Message sent from IP: 207.172.194.18 This can only be one thing: broken belt. Here’s your three-step prescription to dryer […]

Mark Ratcliff wrote: Hi Samurai!Cool Website, dude! I found it by doing a search in AltaVista.Right to my problem….I own a GE electric dryer, model number DDE7100MCLWH. Yesterday when my wife was drying a load of clothes (3 small kids = tons of laundry!) the dryer starting making a real high-pitched squealing noise. Very annoying. […]

AL wrote: I followed your instuctions and cleaned out the vent system. But my Kenmore 70 series dryer continues to run with no heat.Do I just replace the heating element or do I replace the thermostat? I’ve yet to pick up A ohm meter, but I will today. _______________________________The above message was sent when you […]