All Installation Instructions for Maytag Dryer MEDB850YG2

My daughter threw a heavy wet comforter into the dryer and the tri-ring sheared off.

I ordered the part(and a backup) and had it in two days. 5 days less than ordering from sears.

Parts Used:

Roller Support Tri-Ring

Joe from St. Louis, MO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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Door catch was broken

Took a screwdriver and bent wings out a little and then was able to get hold of it with a pair of pliers. Then just put the new unit in the opening and tapped it in. If I had a good pair of needle pliers, it would not have been necessary for the screwdriver.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

Earl from FRISCO, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Door catch on dryer stopped catching (meaning the door would not stay closed)

I placed the putty knife on the top part of the door catch and when that came loose I placed the putty knife on the bottom of the door catch and pushed on the putty knife and the door catch came out of its place. I then just popped the new door catch in place. Total repair time 45 seconds. The door now closes.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

John from AUBURNDALE, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Lint screen tore and had a side that was loose so it didn't catch all the lint and cut your fingers

Removed the old screen and simply put in the new one

Parts Used:

Lint Filter

Wayne from ALBANY, OR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Dryer won't start.Only make a click noise.

Remove top,front and panels.change thermal fuse and outlet thermistor.

Parts Used:

Thermostat, Internal-Bias

Candido from GREENVILLE, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Plastic retainer on catch was broken

Used screwdriver to remove old catch as shown via video from manufacture and snapped in new catch. Very easy to do and saved big bucks by doing myself.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

Larry from FRUITA, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door would not clisr

Had to force the old door catch out using the putty knife didn't work. Worked on it until I finally forced it out.

Parts Used:

Door Catch

LANA from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The door catch on our Whirlpool Dryer had given out.

The repair cost us less than $9.00 and about 1 minute to repair. You can only imagine how much a tech would have charged us!! We are so very happy that we discovered this site . The instruction video they offered, the customer service via their website AND quick delivery of the part, has insured them that we will be repeat customers. Thanks so much !!!!! Bravo! Annie & Peter in , Nevada

Parts Used:

Door Catch

Annie from HENDERSON, NV
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The dryer would shut off mid-cycle.

I googled the problem and determined that the thermistor was faulty. I found your web site from which I ordered the replacement part. The part arrived within a week. The replacement was not particularly difficult, but the space was very tight (without removing more panels and covers). I just kept at it and got it installed and the dryer works fine now. There are several pertinent videos on you tube, none of which were my particular model, but the combination of them led me to a successful installation.

Parts Used:

Thermostat, Internal-Bias

Michael from ONEONTA, NY
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Torn filter seal

Remove old filter, throw it away, replace with new filter.

Parts Used:

Lint Filter

James from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Door would not close after I slammed it.

Simple with the Instructions in the video.

Parts Used:

Dryer Drum Support Roller

Door Catch

Jeffrey from FRANKLIN, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Heater element died

Pretty easy repair and I am not very handy. I believe they engineer these machines so you hire someone to do the job. They could place that part in an area where it is easier to get to, like a door on the side or something

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