MEDB850WL1 Maytag Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- GARY from PARSONS, KS
- Parts Used:
- 279973
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dryer would not heat
On this model do not try to remove the back. You must remove the bottom front panel and the lint screen unit. You can then loosen the heat coil assembly and rotate it to get to the high-limit thermostat and the thermal unit. I replaced both because I bought the kit. It actually took me longer to clean out lint than it did to replace the parts. A simple remove of the parts with a 1/4 inch nut driver did the trick. Now my dryer works fine.
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- Customer:
- William from TROY, AL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10512946, WPW10359272, WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Drum support roller making very loud noise
had to take front off of Dryer then was able to replace drum roller
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Loose electrical wiring in dryer shorted causing connection to melt.
Replaced power cord, terminal block, and all melted wiring. Checked the thermal fuse for zero resistance.
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- Customer:
- Earl from Santa Ana, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10120998
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old lint filter was broken
Just replaced the old lint filter.
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- Customer:
- Matt from SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Parts Used:
- WPW10547292, WPW10136934
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Squel with heavy load
Well before ordering parts. I removed back panel with screw gun to locate issue noise. The I applied a real quilty spray lube to the tensioner an spun it a few times. Then put dryer back together and ordered parts. I'm waiting for the noise to return before I actually make the repair. Old saying if it's not broke don't fix it.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from PALM BCH GDNS, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP697813
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint filter seal worn out
The part wasn’t for my machine. Unfortunaly I was not able to repair it. I was sent stripe of foam with an adhesive strip on the back. I needed a felt strip.
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- Customer:
- Steven from WICHITA, KS
- Parts Used:
- WPW10547292, WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
Very noisy from support wheels
Changed all 4 drum support wheels and belt tension arm
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- Customer:
- Paul from BENTONVILLE, AR
- Parts Used:
- WPW10111905
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
door would not latch
removed old latch with pliers - inserted new latch
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- Customer:
- Gabe from Tulsa, OK
- Parts Used:
- WP8544742
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Blower belt came loose, but didn't snap. It was old and perhaps brittle.
First, lift top by pushing in the 2 locking clips ( with the dryer door open), otherwise it won't lift.
Secondly, remove front cover by taking out 2 screws easily seen . If you see any electrical connectors, remove them.
Only thing a bit nightmarish was installing the new belt. It didn't seem long enough even though it was the original exact replacement. I got hair dryer blower, used on belt for 30 seconds, and mission accomplished.
Secondly, remove front cover by taking out 2 screws easily seen . If you see any electrical connectors, remove them.
Only thing a bit nightmarish was installing the new belt. It didn't seem long enough even though it was the original exact replacement. I got hair dryer blower, used on belt for 30 seconds, and mission accomplished.
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- Customer:
- Paul from STONE CREEK, OH
- Parts Used:
- WPW10314173
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Dryer drum turned hard because rollers were worn
Remove top, front and drum. Top is removed by sliding a putty knife under the front corners and pushing the tabs back. Front is held with screws. Disconnect two electrical connectors. Rollers are easily accessible and changed.
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- Customer:
- Randy from HUNTSVILLE, AL
- Parts Used:
- 4392067
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Sqeeking noise fron old worn belt and rollers
Watched instructions, Ordered the kit and repair was fairly easy until the time to line up the cover over the fan wheel. That was difficult part. Would be best to have two people at this point to hold it and align the screw holes. Otherwise its was a fairly easy operation.
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- Customer:
- Michael from BOILING SPGS, PA
- Parts Used:
- 4392067
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench set
My dryer was squeaking with an occasional thump
Watched videos on line on how to repair. Replaced all four Drum Rollers, Belt and Idler Pulley, cleaned out inside of unit.
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Tub seals were out , major clean up!..
Tear down , pulled drum, rollers, belts. These machines are very simple and very reliable!. I love these machines, they are one of the easiest to work on of any machine l have worked on. I have been a mechanic all my life!.Maytag got it right , their washers are as easy to work on as their dryers!..Very, Very simple..
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- Customer:
- James from Oceanside, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10111905
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door Latch Broken
Ordered new latch. Installed new latch into the dryer within one minute.
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- Customer:
- Dwayne from Bainbridge, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP8577274
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set
Dryer would shut off mid way through cycle and give an E1 error code
After turning off the power to the dryer I removed two screws to the bottom front panel and droped it out of the way. I remved three screws hloding the lint screen in place just for better axcess to the element. I then removed the two wires attached to the element and then the two screws holding the element in place. I put everything back together in reverse. I also took the time to clean any dust and lint out.
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