Question about Maytag Atlantis MDG6400AW Gas Dryer

Knocking sounds The dryer makes a knock sound when on. It does not make this noise if I spin the tub manually

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makes knocking noise on each rotation makes knocking noise on each rotation

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Ususally knocking is a sign that the rubber belt which spins the dryer tub is old and has hardened. If the knocking sound gets quieter after you have run the dryer for 30 minutes or so, then the belt is the problem. As the dryer turns, it heats up the rubber belt and makes the belt more pliable. This quiets the knock. I have seen dryers work fine for years, knocking the whole time. Have the belt replaced if the sound bothers you.

Posted on Sep 07, 2007

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