MCE8000AYW Maytag Dryer - Instructions
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Drum belt broke
Lifted top lid of cabinet using putty knife to release clips then removed front panel. Removed drum from unit and set aside. Found that one of the drum support roller wheels had lost the rubber roller. Removed old roller and secured new one which was an easy fix.
Installing the drum belt was a bit more difficult as I had to do it alone. I threaded the belt through the pulley/control arm and held it taugt with one hand and then inched the belt around the drum while holding it in place with my knees. Took awhile but I got it secured. Would definitely help to remove one of the side panels of dryer or have someone assist you.
Installing the drum belt was a bit more difficult as I had to do it alone. I threaded the belt through the pulley/control arm and held it taugt with one hand and then inched the belt around the drum while holding it in place with my knees. Took awhile but I got it secured. Would definitely help to remove one of the side panels of dryer or have someone assist you.
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Motor making rattling noise
Released lid clips, two screws removed to remove the front. Took tension off of the belt by removing it from roller, then lifting tension spring from base. Removed drum to gain full access to motor. Lubricated rollers, vacuumed all areas to remove lint. Replaced motor and belt. Re-installed drum and re-attached tension spring, dryer face, and top. Works fantastic. Hard part was getting spring released and reattached due to location.
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- Customer:
- Lewis from Lawrenceburg, KY
- Parts Used:
- W11497304
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Noise coming from dryer found blower wheel broken in half.
I pulled front off drier old wheel was easily removed because it was broke in half. New wheel fit tight and took a little effort to get new wheel installed. Installed retaining clamp to shaft and vacuumed out lint before putting front back on.
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- Customer:
- Terri from Ossian, IA
- Parts Used:
- W11497304
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
broken blower fan
The new blower fan was made of molded plastic in which the hole internal diameter contained extra material
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- Customer:
- Gregory from Cranston, RI
- Parts Used:
- W11497304
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Blower wheel cracked in half
Turn circuit breaker off, unplug for added safety. Use a medium flat head screwdriver and lift the top up. Use a nut driver to remove two screws holding the front panel to the frame. Remove the front panel and begin to dismantle the blower wheel. Remove the outer clamp from hte motor shaft, then the U-clip (inexpensive plier that has to pins to open the U-clip.... tricky little bugger). Pull the blower wheel off and replace with the new wheel. Reverse the proedure and your ready to go.
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- Customer:
- Lynette from Rock Island, IL
- Parts Used:
- LA-1003
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
broken door clip
After watching the great install video, I followed his lead and within 20 min had my dryer door fixed. This dryer was bought in 1986 and I really thought I was looking at buying a new dryer. How wonderful that I could fix it for less than $11. Easy to find web site, easy to find part, great instructions and fast delivery!
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- Customer:
- Erwin from Somersworth, NH
- Parts Used:
- LA-1003
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
replace door closer
Removed power and front panel, removed broken latch, pushed in new latch and replaced the front panel and power. Done
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- Customer:
- Leslie from Taylor, AR
- Parts Used:
- W11497304
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Blower Wheel Cracked
Took the front off, took the shield off, replaced wheel and retainer clip. Replace wheel and reversed procedures. Easy as pie.
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- Customer:
- Priscilla from Portland, ME
- Parts Used:
- LA-1003
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dryer door would not close
discovered it was a broken latch. Ordered the latch, only took 2 days to arrive and all I had to do was remove the broken latch and snap in the new one. I saved myself a service call. I'm very happy!!!!!!
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- Customer:
- JOSEPH from ANSONIA, CT
- Parts Used:
- LA-1003
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The female catch in door was bro9ken
I took out the old worn out part and replaced with the one I order.
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- Customer:
- Donald from Horseheads, NY
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
dryer belt replacement
Watched the video on the site and it was spot-on! Super-easy, took like 10 minutes to replace the belt. Thanks!
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- Customer:
- armin from sheridan, AR
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Belt broke
Took two screws out of the Lint tray on top. remove to bolts from under hood then put new belt on. Always make sure there are no twists in belt when put back on
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- Customer:
- David from Germantown, TN
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Replace belt
Disconnect power. Removed front panel and lifted top. Removed belt around spring pully and motor assembly. Carefully eased belt around back of drum and gasket. Reverse process.
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- Customer:
- tony from fostoria, MI
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
belt was broke and ajuster fell off
first I took the two screws that hold the filter in, then disconected the power,then I poped the top of dryer up and removed the two 5/16 screws on the inside of the front panel then the two screws down by the loading door hinges and took off the front cover and the drum, replaced the belt and put the ajuster back on and put everything back in revers order and it is working like new thank you for the fast order .tony
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- Customer:
- Bill from REDMOND, WA
- Parts Used:
- W11497304
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
Blower fan wheel failed because of age and heat.
First off, the hub is a tight fit. If the fan barely fits the shaft, but doesn't go on all the way, do not try to enlarge the hub. Lightly lubricated the motor shaft and the inside of the new factory correct fan wheel with a small amount of very soapy water or similar lube.
Then placed a socket against the face of plastic hub and LIGHTLY tapped fan wheel into place until fully seated.
Install the old retaining clip.
That's it.
Then placed a socket against the face of plastic hub and LIGHTLY tapped fan wheel into place until fully seated.
Install the old retaining clip.
That's it.
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