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There is a black residue on the white surfaces inside my Maytag gas dryer. It looks like shoot and I have recently noticed that when I dry a load of whites they come out looking a bit gray (not so white).
I have the same problem with a Maytag Performa gas dryer. My husband took our dryer apart and found that the burner tube which leads from the burner to the back of the dryer was full of soot (which was getting blown back into the dryer drum with the hot air.) We are cleaning it out now but would like to know how to prevent this from recurring in the future.I have the same problem with a Maytag Performa gas dryer. My husband took our dryer apart and found that the burner tube which leads from the burner to the back of the dryer was full of soot (which was getting blown back into the dryer drum with the hot air.) We are cleaning it out now but would like to know how to prevent this from recurring in the future.
I have the same problem. All my white clothes are now a dingy white.If someone from Maytag doesn't give us an answer to our problem & let me know how to prevent it in the future, I will never buy another Maytag product again!!I have the same problem. All my white clothes are now a dingy white.If someone from Maytag doesn't give us an answer to our problem & let me know how to prevent it in the future, I will never buy another Maytag product again!!
I have the same problem, all my whites are now a dingy white. My gas is propane, but that should make no difference in the performance of the dryer. I've never had this problem with any of my other gas dryers in 50 years. I cleaned the inside & started using the "LOW" setting & have not gotten any more residue forming in my dryer. My clothes will never be white again because the grey is heat-set. Isn't there anyone from Maytag who can tell us how to prevent this from happening again??I have the same problem, all my whites are now a dingy white. My gas is propane, but that should make no difference in the performance of the dryer. I've never had this problem with any of my other gas dryers in 50 years. I cleaned the inside & started using the "LOW" setting & have not gotten any more residue forming in my dryer. My clothes will never be white again because the grey is heat-set. Isn't there anyone from Maytag who can tell us how to prevent this from happening again??
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Dave, Dave here. I would type Maytag into my box in the top of the computer screen and see if you can find the phone number of the Maytag factory service representative. They might be able to tell you. Another choice would be to put a thermometer ( like a candy thermometer) inside another dryer belonging to someone else and look at it when it is in the middle of a heat cycle. You would want to hang it inside somehow so it did not tumble and break. Be blessed.
my first guess would be something ,someone placed in dryer perhaps coveralls or oily clothing.There is no place that I am aware of on a dryer where you could pick up oil leaks from ..are you sure you did not have a lint fire,the oil stains may be soot
First of all shut off the power by pulling out the plug.
If you are sure of the sensor issue then you need to remove four screws on the inside of the door. Two screws are located on the left and two on the right, look at the hinge and you will find two. The door will lift out when you remove the screws. When the screws are out of the front, the front panel can be remove by pulling on the outside surface.
Sounds more like the dryer drum seal is deteriorating.
If the dryer tumbles the belt is intact.
To access the belt.
Open the door.
Remove 4 screws on right and left side of the door opening.
Raise the door on the hinge side and remove it.
Pull the front panel forward and remove it.
From there you can see what to do next.
I had a similar problem years back. It was the ignitor. The ignitor is a ceramic like piece that heats up (glows red) that ignites the gas. Typically when that goes, you will see some white residue build up where it cracked, thus breaking the electrical connection. This thing works like a heating element on an electric stove, but rougher looking.
The part was about $30 at my local parts store. I bought an extra one just in case so I have it on hand. I installed it with common tools.
You can check it to see if you lost connection by using a volt meter.
Folks,
Yes, you can use white vinegar to clean the dryer surfaces inside.. and the goo you see may be some of the gasket cement that secures the felt seal to the drum and s breaking free. I suggest you do a thorough examination around the entiore drum circumference for any traces of this material and clean it off with a single edge razor and solvent such as alcohol or mineral spirits. Be sure to allow ample time for the residue from those solvents to dissipate Before cycling clothes in that dryer. I hpe this helps you. Please post yopur replies if these suggestions did not solve your problems and we can take a closer look.
Regards,
Rick
sounds you have a gas issue for sure, did you recently change from nat gas to bottle gas??? is this a new purchase??? sounds as if your burning a natural gas setup on lp gas call back the installer if thats the case
I have the same problem with a Maytag Performa gas dryer. My husband took our dryer apart and found that the burner tube which leads from the burner to the back of the dryer was full of soot (which was getting blown back into the dryer drum with the hot air.) We are cleaning it out now but would like to know how to prevent this from recurring in the future.
I have the same problem. All my white clothes are now a dingy white.If someone from Maytag doesn't give us an answer to our problem & let me know how to prevent it in the future, I will never buy another Maytag product again!!
I have the same problem, all my whites are now a dingy white. My gas is propane, but that should make no difference in the performance of the dryer. I've never had this problem with any of my other gas dryers in 50 years. I cleaned the inside & started using the "LOW" setting & have not gotten any more residue forming in my dryer. My clothes will never be white again because the grey is heat-set. Isn't there anyone from Maytag who can tell us how to prevent this from happening again??
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