Introduction

Being well-informed about the different Maytag dryer parts can help you stay one step ahead of dryer problems. This will also help make maintenance a lot easier. Do-it-yourself repair is possible if you know your way in the mechanisms of the dryer.

Maytag dryer parts are similar to other dryer parts. But that still depends on the model you are using. Vented and Ventless dryers have some distinct differences. Vented dryers usually have exhaust fans and duct for the air to pass out of the dryer drum. Gas dryers and electricity dryers also have some differences.

The best thing you can do is to familiarize yourself with the dryer user manual. Find out what dryer parts are present in the model of dryer you have.

To help you determine the right parts and their uses, check out the following:

Maytag Dryer Part: Dryer Belt

Nearly all dryers have drive belts. Some of the modern dryers do not use belt. It is similar to a belt you use to hold your jeans in place. It is characterized by rib and grooves count. If the dryer belt is malfunctioning, the drum itself will not tumble. If it still tumbles, the machine produces unnecessary noise and vibrating motions.

If this is the problem, you should check the belt for signs of wear. Usually, you can do the replacement on your own as long as you stick carefully to the step by step procedure. But if you do not trust yourself to do this, better leave the task to a repair man.

Maytag Dryer Part: Thermal Fuse

This usually looks like a white tube-like plastic with two sockets. They are also called thermal cutoffs and these are electrical switches that are used to hamper the flow of electricity when the dryer heats up to the designated “trip” temperature.

If your dryer is not producing enough heat, the problem might be in the thermal fuse. However, according to many repair experts, the problem is not usually with the fuse itself. It just shuts down currency flow because there might be clogging in the vent system that insulates heat inside the dryer. This is to prevent the machine from causing fire. This is your home’s saving grace.

Some thermal fuse systems can be reset. But for Maytag, you are going to have to replace it if it is malfunctioning. To find out if your dryer’s thermal fuse is malfunctioning, you can set the power of the dryer down and then try to bypass the thermal fuse. Power it up your dryer while jumpering or bypassing the thermal device. If your dryer heats up suddenly, it means the fuse is open and you need to have it replaced.

Maytag Dryer Part: Gas Valve

These are tiny circular objects used to run a gas dryer. Replacement costs roughly around $10 per gas valve. This has two coils, also called solenoids. The coils are used top open up the gas chambers inside the valves of your dryer. If one of these coils malfunctions, you cannot ignite the gas chamber. As a result, the dryer won’t heat up. You can tell when it is bad if the igniter suddenly starts glowing.

Maytag Dryer Part: Heating Element

This is a square-like solve circuit responsible for the main heating process of your Maytag dryer. Around it are coils of wire usually made from chrome allow and nickel. These are the wires that transmit and controls the electric current. When current flows into it, heat is produced. This is seen in electric dryers.

Replacing it depends on your Maytag dryer model. Usually, you need to remove the assembly of your dryer so you can so you can replace the heating element. It also depends on what exactly is wrong. Sometimes, you need only to replace the coils if the heating element assembly is still working. Use a screw driver to remove the heating element from the dryer.

Maytag Dryer Part: Dryer Drum Roller With Bearing

When this part breaks down, it usually causes the dryer to produce squealing sounds while working. According to experts, worn out drum roller bearing is usually the cause of the dryer problem. Sometimes, you need only to replace the bearing. In other cases, the whole dryer drum roller with the bearing is replaced.

The bearing often gets damaged as you use your dryer. Replacing it is nearly inevitable. It costs roughly around $25. It is a little expensive so you have to check the model of your Maytag dryer to find the right model for dryer drum roller.

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