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MEDC215EW1 Maytag Dryer - Overview

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Heating Element - 240V 5400W – Part Number: 279838
Heating Element - 240V 5400W
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PartSelect #: PS334313
Manufacturer #: 279838
This heating element is strung with a coiled wire made of a nickel and a chrome alloy. This wire receives, but resists, a controlled electric current, causing the wire to heat up. The heat produced is...
$82.76
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Dryer Drum Support Roller – Part Number: WPW10314173
Dryer Drum Support Roller
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PartSelect #: PS11752609
Manufacturer #: WPW10314173
This drum support roller is sold individually. Most dryers require two. The tri-rings are included. This is a drum support roller for a dryer. It is a genuine replacement part. The part includes the d...
$28.93
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Dryer Cycling Thermostat – Part Number: WP3387134
Dryer Cycling Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS11741405
Manufacturer #: WP3387134
$35.67
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Thermal Cut-Off Kit – Part Number: 279816
Thermal Cut-Off Kit
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PartSelect #: PS334299
Manufacturer #: 279816
This thermal cut-off kit for a dryer includes one high limit thermostat with a limit of 250 degrees Fahrenheit, and one thermal cut-off fuse (309 degrees). This kit also includes flat heaters with jumper wires.
$49.66
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Leveling Foot – Part Number: 49621
Leveling Foot
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PartSelect #: PS1609293
Manufacturer #: 49621
Sold individually.
$10.80
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Dryer Door Switch – Part Number: WP3406107
Dryer Door Switch
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PartSelect #: PS11741701
Manufacturer #: WP3406107
$42.07
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Roller Support Tri-Ring – Part Number: WPW10512946
Roller Support Tri-Ring
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PartSelect #: PS11755850
Manufacturer #: WPW10512946
If you notice that your dryer is noisy or will not tumble, you may need to replace the tri ring. This part is triangular, and is less than an inch in size. Tri rings can be found both on the idler pul...
$17.11
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Touch-Up Paint - White – Part Number: 72017
Touch-Up Paint - White
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PartSelect #: PS385132
Manufacturer #: 72017
This 18 ml bottle of white appliance touch-up paint is used to cover scratches or marks on your appliance. The white touch-up paint can be used on refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, clothes dryers, an...
$10.20
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Dryer High Limit Thermostat – Part Number: WP3977767
Dryer High Limit Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS11742185
Manufacturer #: WP3977767
This high-limit thermostat with Terminal Extension Arm acts as as safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches 221 degrees Fahrenheit, this piece will shu...
$29.99
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Dryer Door Handle - White – Part Number: W10861225
Dryer Door Handle - White
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PartSelect #: PS11731583
Manufacturer #: W10861225
$52.98
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Drive Motor with Pulley – Part Number: 279827
Drive Motor with Pulley
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PartSelect #: PS334304
Manufacturer #: 279827
This motor fits most Whirlpool incorporated dryer brands before 1996. NOTE: Pulley is NOT available separately.
$158.93
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Dryer Lint Screen Filter – Part Number: WPW10717210
Dryer Lint Screen Filter
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PartSelect #: PS11757278
Manufacturer #: WPW10717210
This manufacturer-certified dryer lint filter is used to collect lint during the dryer cycle, to prevent damage to the machine and to prevent lint from sticking to clothes. This model comes in white a...
$59.29
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Jim
February 8, 2020
I put a new dryer timer in and also a new timer and timer still won’t advance. It just runs and runs.
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Hello Jim, Thank you for your question. Our sources suggest replacing the dryer cycling thermostat under part PS11741405 for your model to fix the timers issues. We hope this helps.

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Tony
November 12, 2023
How do I access the right roller shaft nut on my dryer?
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Hi Tony, thank you for reaching out to PartSelect. We have included a video that help your to access and replace the right drum support roller shaft. The dryer in the video may appear different from yours, but it will give you a general idea of how to install the part. We hope this helps with the repair.

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Deborah
February 4, 2020
Should the dryer be plugged in to check the heating element etc for resistance?
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Hello Deborah, Thank you for the question. The element should not be installed into the appliance when testing. We hope this helps.

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Greg
July 3, 2023
What voltage is the dryer ?
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Hi Greg, thank you for your question. This electric dryer model requires 240 volts power supply to operate properly. We hope this information helps!

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Doug
November 22, 2023
Does the heating element come with everything I need to replace it.
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Hi Doug, thank you for your inquiry. The heating element, part number PS334313, does not come with any other tools or parts. You will just need a nut driver and pliers to replace it. We have included a video that you may reference on how to replace the heating element. The dryer in the video may appear different from yours, but it will give you a general idea of how to install the part. We hope this helps with the repair.

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Dryer motor runs, but no heat
To reach the heating element you only need to open the back cover of the dryer (about 8 nut-head screws). Remember to disconnect the power.

To remove the heating element there are two small nut-head screws. Remove the two electric wires. Then you can pull the heating element away.

You can check the heating element with an ohm-meter or visually inspect it to see if the heating element spiral wire is broken.

Don't hurry to dispose the old element. My model includes a small electric safety part. You'll need to transfer it to the new heating element (that comes without it)..

Good luck.
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Heating Element - 240V 5400W
  • Gadi from Irvine, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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door switch was bad
i was able to go on line with your company , find my dryer, order the part and had it the next day. fast , great , service
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Dryer Door Switch
  • pat from lisbon,, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench set
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No Heat
First tried heating element and thermal fuse with no luck. Ordered thermal cutoff and fixed problem. Had I used an ohm meter first I would have determined problem before having ordered heating element and fuse, as both had resistance. I wast just lazy and ordered the took the most common failed components first before taking dryer back off.
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Thermal Cut-Off Kit
  • Vernon from Niceville, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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