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moolittle
Sep 3, 2007, 08:48 AM
Hello I have a Maytag dryer that turns on and gets hot but the drum won't spin not sure what could be wrong. Thanks Amanda

esquire1
Sep 3, 2007, 08:58 AM
Do you hear the motor running? Have you checked the belt?

moolittle
Sep 3, 2007, 09:38 AM
Hi, yes, I figured out that it is a belt(I could see the broken belt inside when I lifted the top). Now, my next question is How do I get the drum out of the dryer to replace the belt? Or I guess just How do I replace the belt? Thanks

Also, it's not a whirlpool, it's a Maytag... sorry

esquire1
Sep 3, 2007, 09:53 AM
You should find 2 screws near the bottom of the front panel to remove. One on each side. They may be kind of hidden under a raised area depending on the model. Now pull the front panel outward at the bottom an raise up to disengage the 2 top clips. Then remove 2 screws inside the cabinet and lift the top. You will have to remove 4? Bulkhead mounting screws. If yours doesn't disassemble like this let me know as you would have a new model

moolittle
Sep 3, 2007, 10:18 AM
Hi, Thanks for all the help, OK, I tried and mine is a newer model, it's about 6 or so years old, I got the top off, popped out 2 screws on the inner front panel at the top, and the front panel tilts down. Now, I'm stuck, not sure where to go from here. Thanks

esquire1
Sep 3, 2007, 10:20 AM
Where are you stuck at? Removing the drum?

esquire1
Sep 3, 2007, 10:24 AM
Is this a Performa by any chance?

moolittle
Sep 3, 2007, 10:44 AM
Hi there, yea it is a performa, Do you know what I have to do once I have the front and top off to replce the belt?

esquire1
Sep 3, 2007, 10:50 AM
If you have the unit open the drum will just lift out. Release the belt tension spring. While you have the drum out, now would be a good time to check the rollers. Do they spin freely? If not replace at this time. It will save you from having to go back in again. Not hard nor expensive.

moolittle
Sep 3, 2007, 03:08 PM
Thank you very much for all your help... I appreciate it, now I can go and replace the belt with ease and I'll check the rollers as well... again, thank you you've been a lot of help. Best wishes, Amanda

esquire1
Sep 3, 2007, 03:48 PM
Glad to be of help.

moolittle
Sep 4, 2007, 09:28 AM
Hello I have a Maytag dryer that turns on and gets hot but the drum wont spin not sure what could be wrong. Thanks Amanda
Thank you very much for your help, it save us from having someone come out. Hopefully we'll be able to put the new belt on with no trouble.
My thanks again.

moolittle
Sep 5, 2007, 09:51 AM
You don't happen to have a diagram showing the belt routing do you? Thanks

biggsie
Sep 5, 2007, 10:16 AM
Appliance Parts from RepairClinic.com - Detailed Appliance Illustration (http://www.repairclinic.com/0100_18.asp)

Link above shows some pictures (mouseover) Bottom links show pictures and how to details

Maytag electric dryer free repair tips (http://www.do-it-yourself-washing-machine-and-dryer-repair-help.com/Maytag-electric-dryer.html)

The Maytag dryer belt (http://www.do-it-yourself-washing-machine-and-dryer-repair-help.com/Maytag-dryer-belt.html)

Bottom link should show belt routing -- hope this is right model --- Does it look the same

moolittle
Sep 5, 2007, 12:01 PM
Hi Biggsie, Thanks for the links. I went to the links, but I think it must be a different model, mine isn't quite the same, my model # PYE2300AZW... thanks