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Getting sick of all that thumpin', bumpin', rattlin', and moanin' going on inside that dryer when you run it? For just a few bucks and little bit of handiwork, you can make that dryer purr like a brand new one! You'll save money on your electric bill, too because the dryer will run more efficiently.





Here's the link to the maintenance kit ==> http://www.repaircli...er=417.79042990

And here's how to install it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmt9v-e3Urk





Source: Kenmore Gas Dryer Thermal Fuse 417.79042990

To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, click here.

Dryer powers up, you select a cycle and push start and the dryer hums for a coupla seconds and then goes quiet for a while. This usually indicates something is blocking the drum from rotating. A sock stuck in the blower would do it.

A quick test to see if you have a drum blockage problem is to simply open the door and try to turn the drum by hand. If you can't turn the drum manually, ain't no way that dinky motor in there is gonna turn it, ether! Can I hear an, "A-freakin-men?"

If you need to get inside the dryer to remove a sock stuck in the blower or some other rolling problem, Sublime Master john63 steps us over the rice paper without a single tear or wrinkle:

Unplug dryer

Looking at the rear of dryer---the TOP COVER has what looks like "hinges"

At each plastic "hinge"---there are 2 phillips-type screws---remove only the lower screws at each "hinge".

Grasp the TOP COVER and slide rear about 2 inches---lift off & remove.

Standing at the front of the dryer---remove the WATER DISPENSER TRAY (release tab is at the bottom of the drawer).

Remove the 2 phillips screws that are now visible with the WATER DISPENSER DRAWER removed.

At the right-hand side of the CONTROL PANEL---remove a single phillips screw from the corner (opposite side of panel).

Disconnect plugs/wires that are directly behind the *jog dial* of the CONTROL PANEL

Remove the CONTROL PANEL---a small flat screwdriver helps to unsnap the **tabs** that secure the CONTROL PANEL

With the CONTROL PANEL removed---remove the 5 screws which secure the entire FRONT PANEL/COVER of the dryer. These screws are located at the top of the front panel---and were not visible with the CONTROL PANEL installed.

Pull the FRONT PANEL towards you just enough to allow unplugging the DOOR SWITCH

Lift the entire FRONT PANEL an inch or so & remove

Remove the LINT FILTER & place it inside the Drum

Looking at the front of the dryer---you'll notice a DUCT HOUSING (silver)

Remove the 2 phillips screws from the DUCT & slide it down-and-away.

With a bright flashlight---examine the BLOWER HOUSING---remove any clothing/obstruction

Re-assemble in reverse order

Common parts that cause rolling problems when they go bad:

Drum Roller

Belt, Drive

Drive Motor

Blower Wheel

Idler Pulley



Source: lg dlex7177rm

Piece of pie, tovarish! Grand Master RegUS_PatOff calls the dance steps:

Remove the three hex-head screws from the rear flange of the dryer’s top cover.
Lift the rear of the top cover and slide it back so the tabs clear the catches on the bracket,
and remove the cover from the unit.
NOTE: Make sure that the tabs slide under the bracket catches when you reinstall the top cover.

Source: Maytag MGD9600SQ0 Gas Dryer - How to Remove Cover?

Unplug the dryer and remove the front panel to get access to the heating element. This video has dissassembly and replacement instructions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTTozln6YzM

And this video shows you how to test the heating element to see if it's grounded against the casing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq-3zsiBID8

Here's the part link for the heating element ==> http://www.repaircli...mber=MDE8600AYW


Source: Maytag MDE8600AYW runs too hot