I have the same problem. The solution is to replace the bearing(s) that support the dryer drum - you have to take off the front cover (remove two screws at the bottom and then pull down to disattatch the two clips at the top. Then remove the few wires that go to various switches (mark them first so you know where they go when you put them back). Then remove 4 screws holding in the drum brackets. (2 on each side that screw into the side panels). Then remove the drum to get access to the support bearings - you have to remove the rubber drive band first to remove the drum. Then find which bearing is broken and replace (the easiest thing of the entire process). I suggest replacing both bearings at the same time - the cost isn't much, but the hassle of going back a second time isn't worth it (I found out the hard way). Should give you another ~10+ years of trouble free life...
I have the same problem. A wheel on which the drum rests became loose and started wearing enevenly. Replace the wheel - it is very easy
What is the model number
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I have a Maytag Dependable Care Electric Dryer, Model LDE9806ACE.
The tumbler sqeaks / squeals when you first turn it on. The noise goes away gradually.
I would like to repair it but I am looking for an opinion before getting to involved.
I also have the same problem. After looked thru several DYI repair books, I'm still not able to open the top panel as instructed by all 3 books. It seems that MayTab has diff structure.
Same model. The dryer goes on with a huge thumping. It started out as something that went away but doesn't anymore. Thinking of replacing the thing, it is probably somewhere between 10-15 years old.
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