MED5630HW0 Maytag Dryer - Instructions

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Wouldn't heat
10 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lorraine from Elk Grove, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
My husband said it was very easy and quick. We will recomend your site for sure.
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Replaced a broken pulley.
10 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Brian from IMLAY CITY, MI
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Half of my pulley was broken off so there were no wrench flats to take it off. I was able to remove it using Channel Locks and the 7/16 wrench shown in the video.

Hint: Use a one gallon ice cream bucket to hold up the drum while connecting the belt. It makes it much easier and gives you more clearance.
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Dryer squeeching very loud
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michael from ENOLA, PA
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Socket set
Took off back of dryer Undid belt from belt adjuster pulled and took off adjuster put new one on redid belt and put back on dryer. Done
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no heat
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Hal from Edgewater, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
unplugged from elect power.took off front lower panel.removed heater heat shield w/1/4 in nut driver,could see heat element. it looks like at thin metal twisted phone cord. i used a continuity tester to establish if there was a break in it. there was. i removed 2 1/4in screws on the right side of the element,marked wire placement slid ou t old element & slid in new one put screws back in connected wires,put heat shield back on . tested dryer ,ok good to go put on front cover.!!!!! PS sears parts wanted 15$ more
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Not heating
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Manuel from Key Biscayne, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
So simple.... I have no idea how to fix anything but I took a crack it. Looked inside and pulled out the resistor. I noticed the coil was broken so I replaced it with a newn part and reinstalled it. Worked like a charm. Saved myself alot of money!!!!
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My dryer made squeaking noise when rotating.
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from KENNESAW, GA
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I followed directions found on several similar YouTube videos since the instructions included in the Whirlpool parts kit were not for my model dryer. I found that the original idler pulley was not rotating and the belt had worn a groove through it. I replaced all 4 roller wheels, idler pulley and the belt. Problem solved.
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Dryer Would Not Heat
8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Raleigh, NC
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set
The dryer stopped heating. Took the front lower panel off of the dryer and obtained the troubleshooting instructions stored there. Used an ohmmeter (most volt meters also have an ohmmeter) and tested all the electrical components one by one (thermostat, thermal fuse, heater coil - following the troubleshooting instructions provided with the dryer) and found that I didn't have any resistance across my heater element. Removed it and sure enough there was a break in the heater coil. Ordered a new heater element from PartSelect for less than $50 and replaced it myself. Saved myself a good bit of money repairing my dryer myself. It was very straight forward and easy. If you can follow easy to read instructions you can do it.
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Needed to repair and replace dryer motor pulley and pully
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Rob from GAITHERSBURG, MD
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Wrench (Adjustable)
this was very was very easy. But I deviated from the You Tube instructions. One to release the motor pulley. I needed to use 2 adjustable wrenches for a longer lever. I needed to use a hammer to help release pulley. Second to remove the dryer cable I needed to use a small screw driver to aid in the release. ---- the part from the comp any was a perfect fit.
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Annoying loud metal to metal screeching noise.
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ricardo from ARBUCKLE, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Took the front part of the dryer out, released tension on the idler pulley, took the drum out, and remove the old drum seal. Make sure you remove the old adhesive with sandpaper or wire brush. Put the new adhesive on the seal, not on the drum. Adhesive is very runny. Seal may need to be stretched to fit the drum. Set the seal on the drum , let sit a few minutes. Put everything back together.
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Broken Belt
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ken from LOMBARD, IL
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Started at the top by laying back the control panel, then I removed the top panel, then the front panel, next the drum and the broken belt. before I put it back together in reverse order, I vacuumed the inside of the dryer and the exhaust vent
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Drive pulley broke. Looked like clip holding it on broke and pulley was running crooked.Belt was squealing some a couple of weeks before it broke.
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from Sheffield, PA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Socket set
Removed top and back covers. Placed new pulley and retaining clip in place. I had to remove a couple of drum supports to put belt on. Probably didn't have to remove top.
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Dryer stopped heating
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joseph from Austin, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
(Always unplug dryer before making any repairs) I opened the dryer and checked the heating element. Making sure that the connection was good and nothing was damaged, I determined the problem was overheated wires. They melted and lots connection. I replaced them with the heating element wire connection kit. Easy to install and simple t o get right. I cleaned the dryer again with a vaccum cleaner, removing all the lint, and checked the vents, making sure they were clear...I turned the breaker on (it was tripped when the dryer overheated)and everything worked great.
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The belt you sent was too short
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Larry from Middlebury, IN
  • Very Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
I disassembled the dryer, replaced the pulley (which was noisy), and the belt.reassembled, only to find out that the drum would not turn freely. checked all my procedures and kept having the same problem. Finally after 3 frustrating hours, I took the back off and noticed that idler arm was tight against the motor shaft, because the too s hort belt didn't allow for the clearance needed. Had too take everything apart ,another hour, went and found one at our local repair shop, reinstalled everything , after another two hours runs fine. would appreciate a refund. And please check your part numbers in the future. Would hate to have someone else go through what i experienced.
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Dryer not heating
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from CLARKSBURG, WV
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Replaced the heating element. Took the front lower panel off, 2 screws one on each end, removed cover on left side over blower 3 screws and removed cover lower right side over heating element 2 screws. Removed 6 wires plugged into heating element cover, turned heater element cover counter clockwise and pulled out. Removed 1 screw hold ing heating element inside of cover, pulled out heating element. Replaced heating element back in cover putting screw back in to hold it. Put heating element and cover into hole in back of dryer turning clockwise to secure. Then put cover holding heating element over the front of it and secured with 2 screws. Put blower cover back secured with the 3 screws and put the front cover back on securing with 2 screws. dryer is heating better than ever.
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Loose electrical wiring in dryer shorted causing connection to melt.
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • William from NASHVILLE, TN
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Replaced power cord, terminal block, and all melted wiring. Checked the thermal fuse for zero resistance.
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All Instructions for the MED5630HW0
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