Models > MEDX655DW1

MEDX655DW1 Maytag Dryer

Jump to:

Find Part by Name

Keep searches simple, eg. "belt" or "pump".

Diagrams for MEDX655DW1

Viewing 5 of 5
Keep searches simple, eg. "belt" or "pump".
Sourced directly from the manufacturer, this heating element is an OEM approved replacement part for a variety of dryers and is sold individually. It measures approximately 10.5 inches long, 7.5 inche...
In Stock
This thermal cut-off kit is for a dryer and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. The thermal cut-off is a safety mechanism that is designed to trip if your dryer is at risk of overheating, to pr...
In Stock
This is a manufacturer-approved high-limit thermostat for your dryer. This part includes one high limit thermostat with a terminal extension arm. It is a safety mechanism that prevents your dryer from...
In Stock
This drum support roller kit contains the parts needed to replace one roller on your dryer and is an OEM approved replacement part. This kit includes one drum roller and two bearings. Tri-rings are so...
In Stock
Sourced directly from the manufacturer, this OEM approved replacement handle is approximately 6 inches long, 2 inches wide, and is made of durable white plastic. This handle is used to open the dryer ...
In Stock
This small but mighty OEM piece is called a tri-ring and is used to support the drum roller shaft and the idler pulley shaft in your dryer. It helps to provide a tight seal between components by evenl...
In Stock
It is important for your dryer to be properly leveled, as an unleveled one can cause excessive vibration and noise when operating, may not drain properly, and can cause excessive wear on various parts...
In Stock
This motor fits most Whirlpool incorporated dryer brands before 1996. NOTE: Pulley is NOT available separately.
In Stock
This heating element connection wire kit is a genuine OEM replacement for your electric dryer. The kit is used to connect the thermostat to the heater element. The kit comes with a yellow wire nut and...
In Stock
This ten watt appliance light bulb is two inches tall. It is used with both washers and dryers.
In Stock
This is a genuine OEM replacement rear drum seal for your dryer. This seal is made of felt and comes with the adhesive required for installation. The purpose of the seal is to prevent hot air from esc...
In Stock
The blower wheel is a squirrel cage type wheel whose purpose is to move the air through the room or appliance. The blower wheel spins on the motor shaft to blow air through the dryer drum and out through the exhaust.
In Stock

Questions and Answers

Ask our experts a question about this part and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

2 questions answered by our experts.
  • 1
Sort by:
Sorry, we couldn't find any existing answers that matched.
Try using some different or simpler keywords, or submit your new question by using the "Ask a Question" button above!
Dave
October 7, 2021
Wife says dryer drying slower than usual, vents are clean and clear. Is it possible for the electric element to be partially burned out or would the whole element quit if there was a heating element problem?
For model number MEDX655DW1
Hello Dave, Thank you for the question. Some of the coils can burn out but in most cases you would have no heat at all. You should be able to see visible damage to the element if it is defective. We suggest testing the Thermal Cut-Off Kit and the Internal-Bias Thermostat with a Multimeter to check for continuity. We hope this helps!

3 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Related Parts:
Shanna
November 9, 2022
My dryer smell musty, how can i fix this problem?
For model number MEDX655DW1
Hi Shanna, thank you for your inquiry. We recommend the following: completely clean your lint trap, remove lint inside your dryer, and clean the vent hose and drum. Wipe out thoroughly with a mixture of baking soda and water. Then spray some lemon-scented all-purpose cleaner on a cloth and wipe out and then wipe out again with a clean dry cloth. Run a full dryer cycle with a damp towel in it and some dryer sheets. We hope this helps.

1 person found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
  • 1

Common Problems and Symptoms for MEDX655DW1

Viewing 8 of 8
Noisy
Fixed by these parts
Fixing Fixing Fixing
How to fix it
Too hot
Fixed by these parts
Fixing Fixing Fixing
How to fix it
Door won’t close
Fixed by these parts
Fixing Fixing Fixing
How to fix it
Marks left on clothes
Fixed by these parts
Fixing Fixing Fixing
How to fix it
Heat stays on after drum has stopped
Fixed by these parts
Fixing Fixing
How to fix it
Not Heating
Fixed by these parts
Fixing
How to fix it
Touchpad does not respond
Fixed by these parts
Fixing
How to fix it
Will Not Start
Fixed by these parts
Fixing
How to fix it
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
  • Customer:
    Gadi from Irvine, CA
  • Parts Used:
    279838
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
Dryer motor runs, but no heat
To reach the heating element you only need to open the back cover of the dryer (about 8 nut-head screws). Remember to disconnect the power.

To remove the heating element there are two small nut-head screws. Remove the two electric wires. Then you can pull the heating element away.

You can check the heating element with an ohm-meter or visually inspect it to see if the heating element spiral wire is broken.

Don't hurry to dispose the old element. My model includes a small electric safety part. You'll need to transfer it to the new heating element (that comes without it)..

Good luck.
2233 of 2408 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
  • Customer:
    Vernon from Niceville, FL
  • Parts Used:
    279816
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
No Heat
First tried heating element and thermal fuse with no luck. Ordered thermal cutoff and fixed problem. Had I used an ohm meter first I would have determined problem before having ordered heating element and fuse, as both had resistance. I wast just lazy and ordered the took the most common failed components first before taking dryer back off.
879 of 937 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
  • Customer:
    Remie from Mahopac, NY
  • Parts Used:
    279838
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
Dryer would run with no heat.
The repair was easy. the most time consuming part was vacuuming the dust from the back of the Dryer, The repair required removing screw from the back panel of the dryer. Then removing screws from the heating element and unplugging the wires. The only moderately diffculy part was swapping the sensor form the old element.
687 of 716 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!