I have a Maytag MDG6000BWW gas dryer. It is making a scratching noise when it runs. Sounds like something is rubbing. If I run it too long it starts to smell like something is burning and will shut off. It appears to be overheating. Once it shuts off it will not start again. When I push the start button is just groans but will not tumble or kick on. If I wait an hour or so it starts up just fine.
Do you think the motors going or could it be belt or pulley that's putting undue stress on the motor and causing it to overheat?
I had the drum glides replaced last summer (7/2011).
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Maytag MDG6000BWW Gas Dryer making funny sound, overheating
Started by SJclan, Mar 10 2012 03:33 PM
Maytag gas dryer MDG6000BWW scratching noise overheat burnt smell on clothes
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 03:55 PM
need to find out whats scraping. could be the glides again or maybe something in the
blower.
Most likely your motor is going bad as well,
but have a look at the scraping first.
blower.
Most likely your motor is going bad as well,
but have a look at the scraping first.
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 10:13 PM
Check and see if the Blower has stripped off on the motor shaft
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 07:03 AM
How do I disassemble the dryer to troubleshoot the rubbing sound?
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 02:36 PM
See the video in this link
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 08:47 PM
Some fine point of technique for the sloped-front Neptune dryer ==> Appliance Repair Revelation, Disassembling the Maytag Neptune Dryer
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 06:34 AM
OK. I've taken the front panel and bulkhead off. The felt around the top inside of the bulkhead is all chewed up. The glides show some wear. Should they?
How would I recognize if the blower has stripped off from the motor shaft?
How would I recognize if the blower has stripped off from the motor shaft?
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 07:02 AM
The motor and blower are moving freely and together so I don't think that's the problem. The pulley mechanism also looks good and moves freely. The rollers seem a bit stiff and the felt seal on the inside of bulkhead was chewed to bits. Glides look a bit worn.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 07:29 AM
If the new glides were installed a year ago they
Should be scuffed pretty good. If the drum was scraping
the metal on the bulkhead for an extended period
Of time the drum may have rough places that will
Prematurely where out the new glides.
Start with the felt
If the blower wheel is bad you will be able to
Turn it on the motor shaft with out the motor
Shaft turning.
Should be scuffed pretty good. If the drum was scraping
the metal on the bulkhead for an extended period
Of time the drum may have rough places that will
Prematurely where out the new glides.
Start with the felt
If the blower wheel is bad you will be able to
Turn it on the motor shaft with out the motor
Shaft turning.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 12:12 PM
I replaced both drum rollers because they were really stiff. Replaced the belt because there was a slight tear in it. Replaced the front felt seal because it was chewed up in one section.
Dryer runs great and quiet with nothing it is. Drum will not move at all once I add the weight of wet clothes. Any ideas??
oops . I meant runs great when there is nothing in it
Dryer runs great and quiet with nothing it is. Drum will not move at all once I add the weight of wet clothes. Any ideas??
oops . I meant runs great when there is nothing in it
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 12:19 PM
Sounds like a bad motor
Assuming that the belt was installed correctly
And the the motor is actually not running when
Under a load ...only humming.
Assuming that the belt was installed correctly
And the the motor is actually not running when
Under a load ...only humming.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:40 PM
remove the Belt and try turning the Motor Shaft by hand.
Does it turn easily, smoothly ?
Does it turn easily, smoothly ?
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 06:37 PM
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 08:56 AM
Motor shaft turns easily by hand
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 09:09 AM
with the Belt removed ,
try running a no-heat cycle to see if the noise is the same,
and if it completes a cycle, or shuts off soon
try running a no-heat cycle to see if the noise is the same,
and if it completes a cycle, or shuts off soon
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 09:51 AM
It runs fine and there is no noise when there is no weight in the drum... wet clothes. Once I put more than a few items of clothing the drum just doesn't rotate but no noise.
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 06:57 PM
Replace the motor.
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