SDE3606AYW Maytag Dryer - Instructions

Parts came quickly and were correct. Installation was easy after watching video. Made the dryer a little quieter found that it is the motor that is the main source of the noise.

I wook with tools on my job so I thought I might be able to complete this repair. I viewed the repair video on Partselect's web site and dicided to "GO FOR IT" (after all the dryer was already broke). The dryer noise had to be a moving part so I ordered two drum support rollers, one idler pulley wheel and one belt. If I was going to open the unit up I decided I would not leave an old moving part only to have trouble later. The total parts were less then fifty dollars, so if this did not fix it I would not be out a bundle that could have been applied on a new unit. I was not willing to invest more in the aging unit (ex: motor). The parts arrived in less then three working days. The dryer in the video was a differnt model then mine so I had difficulty removing the front. After the actual repairs got started I had it back together in about two hours. I believe one of the Drum support rollers was the problem I could not reproduce the noise by hand during repairs so I was not sure that was the problem. But one of the drum rollors was not turning as free as the other and niether of them turned as well as the new ones. I marked the wires as instructed in the video for easy replacement. My repair time maybe longer then most as I did this repair on my own. After restoring the power and pushing the start button the noise was gone :) making the dryer a much quieter unit. Brian H., Illinois

Lived with operating the dryer by helping spin the drum and then closing the door quick for a couple weeks. Replaced the roller, etc, but when that didn't do it, I ordered the motor. The motor replacement wasn't too tricky. The tricky part was that I initially tried to replace it in the dryer to save time or effort. Take everything apart that comes apart, including the vent fan attached to the motor. Get the motor on the floor in front of you, snap it in place and put it all back together. Not too difficult.

Pretty much followed the instructions on the video on the website, very helpful! My model takes 2 rollers, and 2the glides, it wasn't obvious when I ordered the parts that I needed 2 of them. However I installed 1 new roller and 1 new Glide as well as the new belt and the tensioner pulley. Definitely take time to clean out the inside of the dryer it will be very dirty if you have never cleaned it before. Also remember to grease any new rollers. dryer was quiet and ran perfectly after this install.

Removed panels and kept screws together. Removed Multi-Rib Belt and carefully lifted tumbler out. This exposed idler pulley wheel and drum support roller. Removed and replaced New Idler pulley wheel and New drum support roller. Carefully inserted Tumbler and installed New Multi Rib Belt. Manually turned tumbler a couple of times to confirm tension. Pluged in for test and wallop! Purrrs like a kitten.

Replaced the limit thermostat and the high limit thermal fuse. Followed the YouTube video. For easy installation. I will come back to PartSelect for future needs!

I removed the toe panel,removed bottom screws from front main panel,removed vent housing,removed main front[outer],removed the screws from top[each side,front],raise top up[hook string to coner of top and tieded it up],removed front panel[4 screws]"front of tub runs on",undo old belt from iddler pulley,removed drum and old belt,removed 2 screws that holds motor assy and removed motor assy,replaced old iddler and pulley,relaced drum glides with new ones,replace tub rollers.Reinstall motor assy, tub, belt, fronts,ck out sound like a new dryer. While I was fixing the iddler pulley I replace all main parts,never was change sence new. Sence I was a retired tec from SEARS and age 74 it was tiring for me,wouldn't been if I was younger.....

i took the front off the dryer took belt loose took the tub out the plastic nut on the blower wheel striped out so i took the blower housing apart along with the motor got vise grips on blower wheel replaced motor blower wheel belt and belt tenchinor and spring cleaned all the lint put it back together works fine

Went on line and read it was the Heating Element and maybe the thermostat. It was easy to remove the parts and order new ones. I didn't take the dryer apart, I reinstalled the new parts from the bottom by taking off the face plate. The only problem was getting the screw to stay on the socket it was a one hand operation. I taped the screw to the socket wrench and it work fine. Nothing really hard.

noticed that male half was in good working order, so I just snapped in the new female half; without any tools. easy repair!

Ordered new lint filter from part select; paid for it with credit card on line; waited for delivery in one week; received by ups; unboxed; cleaned filter trap area with vacume; and dropped in new filter.

I had already taken the dryer apart prior to changing the felt seal. Had oiled the rollers, greased the bearings & vacuumed the whole inside of the dryer out. Had used a high temp lubricant on the seal & had stopped squeaking for about a month. I ordered 2 seals & when they arrived, I popped the top of the dryer off using the putty knife to pry the spring latches. I opened the top up & leaned it against a wall. I disconnected the wiring to the light & the switch in the door, making note of the wiring order. Then used a nut driver to take the 2 screws from the inside out, that holds the front cover in place. Then the same for the 4 screws holding the front bulkhead in place. Then lifted up & out from the unit. Then used the putty knife to scrap the adhesive & old seal off the bulkhead. Cleaned as much of the adhesive off, then applied some high temp silicone adhesive to the bulkhead, placed the new seal on, using some clamps to hold it in place. After making sure it had adhered to the seal & bulkhead. Did the reversal of the above mentioned steps. Moved the unit to laundry room, plugged it in then started it & voila no more squeaking dryer.

The repair went better than expected. I watched the video of how to replace the dryer belt and although it wasn't exactly the same, just by watching the video I was able to find my way through the process. Thank you very much for taking the time to create the video, it was very helpful and saved me a bundle of money by being able to do the repair myself.Thanks again!!! Dano, Melbourne Fl.

removed front, top cabinet, drum, belt and motor. replaced idler pulley on motor. replaced motor, belt, drum and cabinet parts. test ran fine.

This is merely taking the old filter out and putting the new filter in. You will not find this part unless you go online or get lucky and find one in a used dryer. It is not necessary but I do recommend vacuuming the inside of the dryer beneath the filter. It is amazing how much lint can be in there.