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Drum Support Roller Kit – Part Number: 12001541
Drum Support Roller Kit
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PartSelect #: PS1570070
Manufacturer #: 12001541
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.
$19.12
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Roller Shaft – Part Number: WP6-3129480
Roller Shaft
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PartSelect #: PS11743031
Manufacturer #: WP6-3129480
This roller shaft is the axle for the drum roller, also known as drum roller axle.
$12.47
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Front Glide Kit – Part Number: 306508
Front Glide Kit
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PartSelect #: PS1804752
Manufacturer #: 306508
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.
$18.69
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M Series New Style Coil Kit – Part Number: 279834
M Series New Style Coil Kit
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PartSelect #: PS334310
Manufacturer #: 279834
This gas dryer ignition coil set comes with two ignition coils: one three-terminal boost/hold coil, and one two terminal secondary coil. Usually only one of them burns out but you should replace them ...
$46.35
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Retaining Ring – Part Number: WP9703438
Retaining Ring
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PartSelect #: PS11746909
Manufacturer #: WP9703438
This metallic retaining ring is less than an inch in diameter. It is made entirely of metal.
$10.01
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Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches – Part Number: WP33002535
Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches
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PartSelect #: PS11741110
Manufacturer #: WP33002535
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.
$36.06
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Idler Pulley Wheel and Bearing – Part Number: WP6-3700340
Idler Pulley Wheel and Bearing
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PartSelect #: PS11743032
Manufacturer #: WP6-3700340
This idler pulley wheel is white and made of plastic. It is two inches in diameter and comes with a center bearing.
$28.11
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Lint Filter – Part Number: WP33001808
Lint Filter
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PartSelect #: PS11741075
Manufacturer #: 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 thre...
$56.72
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Drum Roller Shaft Washer – Part Number: WP312535
Drum Roller Shaft Washer
PartSelect #: PS11740748
Manufacturer #: WP312535
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.
$17.53
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Flat Style Igniter – Part Number: 4391996
Flat Style Igniter
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PartSelect #: PS373025
Manufacturer #: 4391996
This flat style igniter comes with a wire harness connector. This part ignites the gas within the dryer. Bracket is NOT included.
$48.74
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Door Catch Kit – Part Number: LA-1003
Door Catch Kit
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PartSelect #: PS2162263
Manufacturer #: LA-1003
This kit comes in two pieces: the catch and the clip.
$41.11
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Light Bulb - 10W – Part Number: WP22002263
Light Bulb - 10W
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PartSelect #: PS11739347
Manufacturer #: WP22002263
This ten watt appliance light bulb is two inches tall. It is used with both washers and dryers.
$20.74
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Andy
December 16, 2019
Everything okay, but no heat air.
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Hi Andy, Thank you for your question. If the dryer is not heating correctly, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. Here is a link from our website that you may reference on what parts to check, https://www.partselect.com/AdvancedModelSymptoms.aspx?ModelNum=MDG5500AWW&mfgModelNum=&fkMfgID=1&ModelMasterID=7777&PID=19. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Steven
September 18, 2022
Panel lights go on but buttons do not respond
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Hi Steven, Thank you for your question. If the buttons on the control panel do not respond, the issue is either with the control panel or the electronic control board. You will need to test the ribbon cable on the control panel for continuity with a multimeter to see if it is working correctly. If the control panel is fine, check the electronic control board. If there is corrosion where the ribbon cable attaches to the electronic control board, then the electronic control board will need to be replaced. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are open 7 days a week. We look forward to hearing from you!

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James
January 26, 2020
Need a diagram of the dryer so i can locate the front panel and how to remove it so i can inspect the tumbler belt.
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Hello and thank you for writing. Belt PS11741110 is in the list of compatible parts for your model. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance. For your convenience, we have attached the link to our repair video. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z76qrBmSUeE&feature=emb_title

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Dave
July 5, 2023
I'm on propane. When the start button is pressed, there is a hum, but desn't start. Today, there was a burning smell. I am assuming it is the motor. Is this correct and not repairable and need to purchase a new dryer, or not? Thanks
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Hello Dave, thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model, and it seems like the issue might be with the drive motor, part number PS3500892. Over time, the motor windings may get weak or damaged, causing it to not generate enough power to rotate the drum. You may check the motor for burned out windings to verify the fault. The drive motor is replaceable and you may not have to purchase a new dryer. We hope this information helps!

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Danny
July 11, 2023
Dryer has lights on control panal but will not start,checked out all safty fuses and all checked good.cannot change any settings on display changed out control board and still got the same problem.What em I missing?
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Hello Danny, thank you for the great question. Unfortunately, you just have a failed touchpad. If unplugging the dryer for 60 seconds did not reset the electronics, you will need to order and replace the touch control panel, part number PS2036215, to fix this problem. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!

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Lint into venting area.
Removal of old lint collector and replace with new one.
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Lint Filter
  • Anthony from DeKalb, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The old lint screen had a couple tears in it
No problem at all, just took out the old one in front and slid in the new one.
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Lint Filter
  • Ron from Monte Vista, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dryer ran but would not heat
PartSelect showed seven different possibilities why the dryer wouldn't heat. I removed the two screws to remove the bottom panel and turned the dryer on and noticed that the heating element that ignites the gas was working fine. This meant that it was not getting gas so it could be the gas valve or one of the two gas valve coils which are located on top of the gas valve. I borrowed my neighbor"s ohm meter and touched the two probes on the coils terminals to check for continuity and found that one of the coils read zero. I then took both of the coils out by removing two screws and tested each coil again. One coil read 500-850 and the other read zero. This meant that it was no good so I called for the part and received it in three days. I reassembled the parts and turned the dryer on and it fired up after a few seconds. It works as good as new. The part plus shipping was less than $30. My repairman would have charged me $150-$200. While the dryer was apart I gave it a good cleaning with a vacuum and a toothbrush in delicate areas. I also removed and cleaned the lint trap housing by removing two nuts. I didn't know much about gas dryers, but thanks to PartSelect I easily fixed it myself.
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M Series New Style Coil Kit
  • Gary from Haverhill, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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