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DIYEric  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, April 17, 2012 5:09:07 AM(UTC)
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Hi, I purchased a used Maytag dryer (model #MDE7600AYW). After switching the plug from a 3 prong to a 4 prong, I plugged it in and it makes a very loud squealing noise. If it helps, I can video tape the noise and post it to this thread. It event squeals when I manually turn the drum with my hand, when it's off.

I'm trying to determine the cause of the problem and how I should go about troubleshooting it to zero in on the issue. Any help you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.
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ApplianceJunk  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, April 17, 2012 8:33:11 AM(UTC)
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Hi,

The most common problem I see with this type of dryer that makes a noise like that is the roller above the heating element.

Take it apart, remove the drum and give the roller a spin by hand to see if it noisy.

Could be either drum roller, idler wheel, motor or anything else that turns, but most of the time I find the trouble maker is that one roller that is above the heating element.
jegoldsberry  
#3 Posted : Sunday, April 22, 2012 10:37:06 AM(UTC)
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Turn on dryer and it made a loud squeal noise Took a part and looks like the motor could be bad. if so how would the old motor come out?
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#4 Posted : Sunday, April 22, 2012 10:44:25 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: ApplianceJunk Go to Quoted Post
Hi,

The most common problem I see with this type of dryer that makes a noise like that is the roller above the heating element.

Take it apart, remove the drum and give the roller a spin by hand to see if it noisy.

Could be either drum roller, idler wheel, motor or anything else that turns, but most of the time I find the trouble maker is that one roller that is above the heating element.



shouldn't the motor spend freely? both roller spend free. but when you try to turn the motor its very hard to turn the dryer will not turn
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