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Model: MEDB800VQ0	Brand: Maytag	Age: 1 - 5 years
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BLichtenwalner		#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 5, 2015 6:55:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/5/2015(UTC) Posts: 1		I'm trying to help out a neighbor who's had some really tough times lately. These are great people who always help everyone else. So I hope you can help me, help them... Their Maytag medb800vq0 dryer is making a burning odor after only a short time running. Then, they say it doesn't dry their clothes. So I first checked the vent and it looks clear. Then I popped off the back cover and the belt seemed okay, right by the motor, but I didn't look further yet. I accidentally brushed the inner-cover in the upper-right (if you're facing the back) and it burned my arm pretty good. This suggests to me that the heating element is working - right? What others suggestions might you have for me to look into or do you think the heating element could still be bad? Thanks for any support you offer. Like I said, these are good people who just can't afford another financial burden right now. I'm hoping I can get them back up and running soon....


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denman		#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 6, 2015 3:19:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here are your parts Parts for Maytag MEDB800VQ0 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.com See the attachment for the tech sheet. First I would eliminate the vent system as a cause. Unplug the unit and disconnect it from the vent system. Now try a run. If it now dries OK odds are the vent system needs checking/cleaning. Be sure to check that the louvers on the outside of the house open correctly. If you do not want any lint in the house. Take a pair of pantyhose. Put one leg into the other and then attach this to the dryer's vent. Leave enough room so the pantyhose can balloon out like a windsock. Both the above will let you check the temperature and the air flow. Note: The above is not recommended for gas dryers due to carbon monoxide concerns. If it is not the vent then try diagnostics in the tech sheet. If OK open the unit up and check the heating coil. Unplug the unit and both wires to the coil. Check it with a meter, should be around 10 to 12 ohms. Then check from each side of the coil to the case/frame, both should be infinite ohms (open). If not the coil may have sagged or broken and is touching the case. This can cause it to run on high and the control cannot control it. File Attachment(s): MED800.pdf (805kb) downloaded 3 time(s).
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