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Maytag Dryer making a "whirring" noise


Gizzie

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Hi, I hope someone can help give us a starting point to repair our dryer!

MEDC200XW0  Maytag Centennial Dryer, 6.5 years old.  Yesterday it made a "pop" and then began whirring loudly while it ran.  It still dried the clothes, but was quite noisy.  A friend said it sounds like a bad tension wheel?  But there's no squealing or thumping, which makes us wonder if it's possibly the motor.  Here's a short clip of what it sounds like: 

https://youtu.be/rZJVSXnJ9XY

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated ten fold!!!  

 

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If the tub is still turning, something is in the blower, ( I think ) .   

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Usually moters don't fail suddenly like that. 

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Base model Whirlpool dryer....Probably as eva sez, something caught in the blower..This is a simple machine..Take it apart, check the blower, in rear bulkhead section,...Top mount lint  filter, stuff falls in the lint chute... ( paper clips, pencils drill bits, bra stays, small socks /  big socks, thongs :P )  .When apart, check  the belt , idler roller, and the rear support rollers...Repair as need...Whirlpool has a maintenance kit for this.....shop vac the interior and the vents....reassemble and enjoy your work.....,

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If the tensioner (idler pulley) is seized, it can make a "whirring" noise as the fabric patterned side of the belt passes over the stuck wheel.... but yeah, at year 6.5 it would be a good idea to get in there and see the state of affairs.

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