Parts That Fix Maytag Dryer SDE3606AYW Noisy
Noisy is a commonly reported symptom for the SDE3606AYW Maytag Dryer, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your SDE3606AYW Maytag Dryer that will fix Noisy. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
This drum support roller is used for square-ported model clothes dryers. This part is sold individually; however, rollers tend to wear at the same rate, so it is suggested that both should be replaced at the same time. It has a metallic bearing in its center. The drum support roller holds the drum in place while it rotates on the support wheels. You may have a faulty or damaged roller if your dryer will not start or tumble, takes too long to dry clothes, or starts making loud noises. Customers have ranked this repair as easy and should take 15-30 minutes to complete.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Drum Support Roller
Customer Repair Stories
very noisey dryer
Take off the lower and upper front panels (two screws
each);
Remove the front drum ... Read more glide holder (four screws. Careful
here because of the two wires to be removed for
door open off switch;
Pulling drum forward only enough so the bad roller wheel
would come off shaft after removing shaft snap ring
keeper;
Grease new roller hole and old shaft then place the
new wheel roller on shaft;
Replace all items back after cleaning lent off.
Note: Snap ring was a bit tricky (need snap ring pliers)--make sure it is clipped back all the way on the shaft after new wheel is installed. Also, I thought it was a good idea to put something underneath the dryer drum to support it while it was slightly pulled out -- a block of wood, etc. I found a spot remover plastic bottle that wedged up to support the dryer drum enough to take pressure off the belt during wheel replacement.
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Mike from El Granada, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers
Support Roller removal and Installation
Remove old wheel , place some grease on inside of new support roller and some on the shaft. Install new roller and replace snap ring. Slide drum back in place inside the dryer at the rear. Hand rotate the drum to ensure it is properly installed. Reconnect the switch wires to the front panel. Slide panel up into place so that the clips (at top of panel) lock into place(square holes in top cover plate of dryer). Have the door open when doing this because you have to seat the front of the drum into the front cover. Reinstall the 2 screws. Test spin the drum again by hand. If it feels right, it's correctly seated.
Reinstall bottom front cover. While everything is apart, you may want to use a vacuum cleaner to clean the inside of your dryer. Perfect time to do this. Plug dryer back in and open gas supply line. Test the dryer. Should be nice and quiet again.
This fix is for the left side support roller only. There is a support roller on the right side also. In my case I only needed to fix the left side support roller. The inner diameter of the roller was badly worn and needed to be replaced. You may want to purchase the support roller shaft at the same time. I didn't and will need to do this repair again. I only purchased the support roller and when I removed it, I noticed the shaft is badly worn also. In my case, temporary fix until the shaft is ordered and then I'll do this again.
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Fred from Chicago, IL
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Socket set
This dryer drum drive belt attaches to the motor pully and works the drum as the motor rotates. The belt has a length of 93- 3/6 inches, and wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and then around the drive motor pully. Replacing the rib belt could solve symptoms such as a screeching noise when the dryer tumbles, a broken belt (dryer will not tumble if its broken), no heat or not enough heat, or the dryer will not start. The tools needed for this repair are a nut driver and a putty knife. Remember to unplug the dryer before installing the part and protect your hands by wearing gloves.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Multi Rib Belt
Customer Repair Stories
Original belt finally gave way.....(15yrs old)
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Garrett from Racine, WI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
Replace drive belt
Vacuumed inside of dryer (full of lint.)
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Robert from Skokie, IL
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver
The idler pulley wheel helps the belt to rotate the drum in your dryer. If your dryer will not start, will not tumble, or is noisy during operation, the idler pulley wheel may need to be replaced. This part is located beneath the drum of the dryer, so the drum will need to be removed before you can access the idler pulley wheel. It is also recommended to remove the blower housing and motor from the dryer itself, for easier access to the idler pulley wheel. It is connected by a set of two 5/16 screws. This two-inch-wide idler pulley wheel is beige or black in color and is made of plastic. This pulley wheel comes with its own metallic bearing in its center. Be sure to shut off power to the dryer before beginning this repair.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel with Bearing
Customer Repair Stories
dryer stoped working
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Roman from Gaithersburg, MD
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dryer drum stopped spinning
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Leif from Brighton, CO
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Socket set
If your dryer is noisy, will not tumble, or is leaving marks on your clothes, you may need to replace the drum glide. The drum glide is installed on the front bulkhead either at the top or the bottom, regardless of the brand of dryer. To gain access to the drum glide, you will have to open the cabinet on the dryer. This drum glide is sold individually but it is important to note that they should be replaced in pairs. Before beginning this repair, it is important to disconnect the dryer from the power source. The tools required for this repair are a putty knife and a 5/16 nut driver.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Drum Glide
Customer Repair Stories
Drum glides worn out
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Arthur from lebanon, ME
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
drum glide worn out
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dave from sparta, MI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
This genuine OEM washer has a 3/4 inch outside diameter. This thrust washer can be used on most makes and models of dryers. A complete list of compatible dryers is available below. The washer is found on dryers around the drum support rollers and idler pulleys, and helps prevent the rollers and pulleys from bumping up against the brackets they are installed on. Your thrust washer could be defective if you notice your dryer wont tumble, rotate, or turn; or there is a load squealing or whining noise when the dryer tumbles. The repair is a relatively easy job. You will require a putty knife, 5/16 inch nut driver, and E-Ring pliers. Remember to disconnect the power to your dryer before you begin the repair.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Thrust Washer
Customer Repair Stories
Clanging of dryer when rolling
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John from Bel Air, MD
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
belt was cracking and dryer was somewhat noisy
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Melody from Silverton, CO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
This drum support roller bracket and shaft assembly is a little over two inches long. It is made of metal.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Drum Support Roller and Shaft Assembly
Customer Repair Stories
Squealing Noise, Intermittent
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Mario from Spartanburg, SC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This cylinder felt seal is used in dryers and is located between the back of the drum and the rear dryer panel. If your dryer is experiencing any of these symptoms, replacing the felt seal could solve your problem: squealing or banging noise, clothes are getting stuck between tub and felt pad, takes too long to dry, not heating enough or not heat at all, or does not tumble. The tools needed for this installation are a 5/16 nut driver and a putty knife. Make sure to unplug the dryer from the power source before beginning this project. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further instructions.
Replacing your Speed Queen Dryer Cylinder Felt Seal
Customer Repair Stories
Worn Felt Seal
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robert from hillsborough, NC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Cylinder Seal came out
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Marcia from Hammond, LA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers
The metal retaining ring, which is under an inch long, holds the rear wheels on the axels of the dryer. The main reason why it would need to replaced is if the retaining ring has sprung out of place or is damaged. Some the symptoms could be that your dryer does not tumble, it makes a loud buzzing noise, or if it pumps, but will not spin. The tools needed for this project are a putty knife, 5/16 nut driver, and snap ring pliers. Refer to the installation video and diagram for further instructions and guidance. Customers ranked this replacement project as easy.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Retaining Ring
This dryer drum glide pad is an inch long. It is made of a felt material and is used for gas and electric clothes dryers. The dryer drum glide provides a soft surface for the front of the drum glide and allows the drum to move effortlessly. If you notice that your dryer is making loud squeaking noises, it might be due to the drum glide pad being worn down or torn apart. Make sure to unplug your dryer before performing this repair. To access this part, you will need to open up the top of the dryer. The front panel and the bulk head will also need to come off.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Single Drum Glide Felt Pad
These brackets support each side of the tub. Order quantity needed.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Cylinder Glide Bracket
Customer Repair Stories
Dryer was making metal to metal grinding noise
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Jimmy from Stonewall, LA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
the glide brackets cut right thru.
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Carol from Nokomis, FL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Wrench set
If your dryer is noisy, will not tumble, or is not producing enough heat, you may need to replace the blower wheel. This part is white in color, and is made of plastic. This part is approximately 8 inches in diameter. The blower wheel is located near the bottom of your dryer cabinet. To access it for this repair, you will need to remove both the front panel and the front bulkhead assembly. Before you begin this repair, be sure to disconnect the power source to the dryer. To complete this repair, you will need a 5/16 inch nut driver, a 1/4 inch nut driver, a pair of locking pliers and a 7/8 socket with a short extension and a ratchet.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Blower Wheel
Customer Repair Stories
The insert-molded nut stripped from the wheel
I had to use a screwdriver to break the wheel away from the center nut and remove the fan. I then remo ... Read more ved the air fan housing (3 bolt behind the fan wheel). I used a small pair of vise grips to hold the motor shaft staionary while I used a pair of channel lock pliers to remove the nut that was molded into the fan from the motor shaft. It was harder to get the nut started then I would have thought.
Once complete, I put the fan housing back on and threaded the new wheel on easily. The motor has external fins on it which turn with the shaft-I held one lightly while I threaded the fan on to keep the shaft from turning. Tighten just slightly more than hand tight-don't go crazy-it's threaded to stay tight with rotation. Works great and very quiet now.
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Ted from Grayslake, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
Blower fan cracked
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Rick from Birch Run, MI
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Socket set
This arm is what attaches to the idler pulley wheel.
At just two and a half inches, this metal spring fits onto the arm of the idler pulley assembly of gas and electric clothes dryers.
This 1/4 horsepower gas or electric clothes dryer motor carries 120 volts, 60 Hz, and 5.5 amps. It also performs 1725 revolutions per minute. This motor is used for some gas and some electric clothes dryers.
Customer Repair Stories
motor pulley went bad
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Brian from Sedalia, MO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dryer would make humming noise and stop running as Motor would overheat.
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Bryan from Everett, WA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Note: This part no longer comes with the felt seal. This filter collects lint as it passes through the dryer vent.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Lint Filter
Customer Repair Stories
Broken lint filter
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Andrew from Cadillac, MI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Filter Lint Was Broken
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Mirsada from Yorktown Heights, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This clamp is used to secure the drive motor.
Customer Repair Stories
Dryer drum wouldn't turn and motor would shut off
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Cynthia M from Westfield, MA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
This part replaces two terminal switches in a dryer and prevents the dryer from running when the door is open. This includes two connectors. If your dryer will not shut off, start, or does not tumble, replacing the door switch can solve this appliance problem. The tools needed for replacement are a screw driver and wire strippers. Make sure to attach the two wires to the right two poles of the new switch, to do this you can check the resistance of the switch. Unplug the dryer before installing this part, also refer to the diagram provided by the manufacturer.
Replacing your Maytag Dryer Door Switch Kit
Customer Repair Stories
Switch did not turn off dryer when door opened
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paul from madison, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Switch sticking in on position
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Don from Jacksonville, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
This part includes the upper and lower air duct assembly and lint screen.
Replacing your Amana Dryer Lint Duct Assembly
Customer Repair Stories
broken plastic vent
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joe from Beacon Falls, CT
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
lint collector plastic holder broken
Pulled the top portion of the dryer off
Used socket to undue two nuts to remove the front panel and unhooked the wires.
unscrewed 3 screws and took out the air duct assembly. Cleaned the dryer of all lint and replaced the air duct with a new one.
Reverse the process.
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Todd from Wappingers Falls, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set