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Model: PLGA30AW	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
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fixorbuy		#1 Posted : Saturday, August 7, 2010 5:16:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/7/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		9yo Amana Commercial Gas dryer has a high-pitched squeel - seems to get a little louder the longer dryer runs/heats up. It is louder outside house than inside. Neighbor says sounds like an airplane engine - kinda does. What is it likely to be? Have not taken it apart yet - looks like the entire case has to be lifted off to get to anything, so have to put on its side. Would that be okay for the unit? It still dries great.


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mary'sdryer		#2 Posted : Monday, August 16, 2010 11:29:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/16/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		I had the same problem, now my dryer stopped working, can't figure out how to get the back panel off to get to the parts


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Gene		#3 Posted : Monday, August 16, 2010 2:27:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fixorbuy 9yo Amana Commercial Gas dryer has a high-pitched squeel - seems to get a little louder the longer dryer runs/heats up. It is louder outside house than inside. Neighbor says sounds like an airplane engine - kinda does. What is it likely to be? Have not taken it apart yet - looks like the entire case has to be lifted off to get to anything, so have to put on its side. Would that be okay for the unit? It still dries great. The model number you posted does not come up. Verify and repost it please. Gene.


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Gene		#4 Posted : Monday, August 16, 2010 2:27:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: mary'sdryer I had the same problem, now my dryer stopped working, can't figure out how to get the back panel off to get to the parts What is the complete model number of the dryer? Gene.


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fixorbuy		#5 Posted : Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:49:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/7/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Dryer Model Number is: LGA30AW or PLGA30AW Amana "Commercial Quality" Gas dryer. Trying to decide if I should try to have it fixed, or buy a new one. Would appreciate your feedback.


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Gene		#6 Posted : Thursday, August 19, 2010 12:42:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fixorbuy Dryer Model Number is: LGA30AW or PLGA30AW Amana "Commercial Quality" Gas dryer. Trying to decide if I should try to have it fixed, or buy a new one. Would appreciate your feedback. Take the dryer apart and check the glides and pads (#13 & #14 on the diagram). Also check the drum support rollers (#16 on the diagram) and the idler pulley (#19 on the diagram). Here is the Service manual. - The glide (2 needed) Part number: AP4046795 - The felt pad (2 needed) Part number: AP4054015 - The drum support roller (2 needed) Part number: AP4046756 - The idler pulley roller Part number: AP4291235 Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for AMANA LGA30AW Dryer - Gas \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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fixorbuy		#7 Posted : Thursday, August 19, 2010 1:56:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/7/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you so much for all the info..incl the Service Manual! Tried to find that at Amana website before contacting you and its not there. Will proceed with your suggestions!


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Gene		#8 Posted : Thursday, August 19, 2010 2:10:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You are welcome. Keep us posted. Gene.


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mwipper		#9 Posted : Monday, September 20, 2010 8:00:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/20/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		Hi...should I replace the drive belt when replacing the other items you have suggested? Thanks, Mark


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Gene		#10 Posted : Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:48:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: mwipper Hi...should I replace the drive belt when replacing the other items you have suggested? Thanks, Mark Mark, Only if it is worn out. Gene.


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