MDE5500AYW Maytag Dryer - Overview

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Drum Support Roller Kit – Part Number: 12001541
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Drum Support Roller Kit
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This drum support roller includes one drum roller and two bearings. Most dryers use two drum rollers, and it is recommended to change both at once.
Roller Shaft – Part Number: WP6-3129480
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Roller Shaft
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This roller shaft is the axle for the drum roller, also known as drum roller axle.
Front Glide Kit – Part Number: 306508
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Front Glide Kit
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This front glide kit comes with a blue plastic glide, a brown cork pad, and two metallic rivets. Two kits are required per appliance. A rivet tool is required for this installation.
Dryer Retaining Ring – Part Number: WP9703438
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Dryer Retaining Ring
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This metallic retaining ring is less than an inch in diameter. It is made entirely of metal.
Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches – Part Number: WP33002535
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Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches
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At 91-5/8 inches in length, this dryer drum belt from Maytag has five ridges. It is all black in color and is made entirely of rubber. This flat belt is 3/8 of an inch wide.
Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel & Bearing – Part Number: WP6-3700340
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Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel & Bearing
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Part #WP6-3700340
This idler pulley wheel is white and made of plastic. It is two inches in diameter and comes with a center bearing.
Lint Filter – Part Number: WP33001808
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Lint Filter
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Part #WP33001808
This is a rectangle shaped lint filter screen used for some gas and electric clothes dryers. The dimensions of this lint filter screen are approximately twelve and a half inches long by seven and three quarter inches wide. This is a white filter and the screen is made of white nylon mesh.
Drum Roller Shaft Washer – Part Number: WP312535
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Drum Roller Shaft Washer
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This roller shaft washer is just under an inch in diameter and is used for some of Whirlpool's brands of clothes dryers.Sold individually.
Dryer Door Catch Kit – Part Number: LA-1003
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Dryer Door Catch Kit
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This kit comes in two pieces: the catch and the clip.
Refrigerator Light Bulb 10w – Part Number: WP22002263
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Refrigerator Light Bulb 10w
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Part #WP22002263
Brighten up your appliance with this easy-to-install 10-watt light bulb, perfect for dryers and refrigerators. It gives off a clear, steady light so you can easily see inside when the door is open. Whether you're replacing a bulb in your Whirlpool or another compatible brand, this one fits right in. Just twist it into place—no tools needed. For safety, make sure your appliance is turned off before swapping the bulb.
Idler Pulley Shaft Washer – Part Number: WPY312527
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Idler Pulley Shaft Washer
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This idler pulley shaft washer is used with many clothes dryers. It is less than an inch long, and it is black in color.
Dryer Drum Felt Seal – Part Number: WP33001807
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Dryer Drum Felt Seal
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Part #WP33001807
This seal can be used for the front or rear drum. Adhesive is NOT included. For adhesive search: WPY055980

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Tony - For model number MDE5500AYW
June 20, 2023
Is this an electric or gas dryer?
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Hello Tony, thank you for reaching out to PartSelect. Model MDE5500AYW is an electric dryer. We hope this information is useful!
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Mitchell - For model number MDE5500AYW
January 21, 2024
This dryer has worked great since we bought it new a million years ago, but finally the belt is squealing a bit and it doesn't seem to get as hot as it once did. Is there a general repair rebuild kit for standard items that fail over time?
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Hi Mitchell, thank you for your inquiry. Based on the description that you have provided, we would recommend replacing the belt, part number PS11741110, to remove the squealing sound issue. If your dryer is not heating enough, you may have a clogged lint filter and dryer vent. We would suggest cleaning the vent and the lint filter to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!
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Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches
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Kevin - For model number MDE5500AYW
April 4, 2024
The dryer will not heat to dry the clothes
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Hi Kevin, thank you for reaching out. We have researched and found that the issue is with the dryer thermal fuse, part number PS11740687. It is a safety device and shuts off the dryer when the dryer overheats. You may need to replace the thermal fuse to fix the issue. We hope this sorts out your problem!
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Thermal Fuse
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Michael - For model number MDE5500AYW
December 16, 2019
Hello, having trouble with the sensor on the dryer, does not light up and tell you any time. The dryer runs but shut off and the clothes are not dry. Inconsistent
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Hi Michael, thank you for your question. Looking at your model information there are a few parts that you should take out and test to see which one is giving you the issue. The first parts to check in this case would be all of your thermostats and thermal fuses. You can test those parts with a multi meter and they should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. If those parts are fine, you should then go on to testing your heating element as well. You can also test that with a multi meter and it should be reading between 0 - 50 ohms. Something else you should also check would be your filter and ducts. Make sure there is absolutely no blockage that would restrict air flow in your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Stan - For model number MDE5500AYW
February 9, 2020
Dryer keeps turning off when started showing a code pf then we can restart and it will run sometimes taking a few times
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Hello and thank you for writing. The PF is a power failure code and it indicates the control is not sensing any voltage. The PF could be caused by a voltage drop during a storm but you should be able to clear it and run the dryer. We suggest to try a hard reset: Go to your breaker box and shut the breakers for your unit off, wait 5 minutes and then turn the breaker to on again. That should hopefully clear this problem. If this does not fix this problem then your control panel PS2036215 might be faulty and possibly needs to be replaced. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
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Control Panel - White
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Lint into venting area.
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  • Anthony from DeKalb, IL
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  • Less than 15 mins
Removal of old lint collector and replace with new one.
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dryer squeeking
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  • gerald from park city, MT
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  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
removed front panel,lifted top, removed drum and drive belt,remove old rollers and acc and instlled new and reinstalled dryer parts.
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The old lint screen had a couple tears in it
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  • Ron from Monte Vista, CO
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  • Less than 15 mins
No problem at all, just took out the old one in front and slid in the new one.
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