Just replaced the idler pulley and drum rollers (and shafts) on this dryer with parts I ordered from you. Question - the old parts seem to have been lubricated at some point in the past. Do the pulley/drum rollers need lubrication? If so, what’s a suitable lubricant?
Thank you
Bob
Maytag says to use this stuff.
Is the lubricant used for the bottom of the idler pulley, the idler pulley bearing surfaces, or the dryer rollers/bearing surfaces?
Can I use a commercial lube rather than the Maytag part? 3 in 1 oil? 10W? grease? I can’t believe that they would use graphite in a dryer handling clothing.
Thanks
The lubricant is used on the roller shafts. I don’t think you need lubricant on the other parts, because it can attract lint and slow things down. If you do decide to go that route use a high temp lubricant and not the things you listed.
Sidfink43, Thank you very much for your quick reply. Appreciate it very much. I’ll get a high temp lube.
Oil won’t last, use grease. Teflon works best.