Sir, you just saved my life. Our dryer quit working and while I was out of town my husband broke it down and tested all the fuses and such. Then HE had to leave as soon as I came home, which meant I had to replace parts and re-assemble. I love him dearly, but that man did not leave me any kind of pictures or anything to go off. Thank God I found this video!
@HavingFunRepairs
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad this video helped!
@ronbidd
Ай бұрын
Over a year later and you’re still saving lives this was amazing!
@HavingFunRepairs
Ай бұрын
@@ronbidd glad this video has helped!
@joedecious3801
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this! It helped me to feel confident in my ability to DIY a repair. I’ll add a helpful tip for everyone that I figured out as I was taking mine apart: The top can be removed without having to unhook all those wiring connections to the motherboard. On the level part of the metal that the motherboard is attached to, remove the 2 screws that attach it to the top of the washer (one is visible dead center at 7:48). The screws attaching the motherboard to the back of the washer do not need removed. You then only need to unplug the one cable that goes to the back of the dryer display and can slide the top off. Doing this makes reassembly much easier.
@HavingFunRepairs
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for that. I also appreciate that you mentioned the screws on the back. I made that mistake and tried to warn viewers by having pop up messages in the video stating to skip or not do that.
@JoeCnNd
Жыл бұрын
This was a life saver. I got a free unit from fbmp and they had it all disassembled. Got my heating element coming to repair it and get it going again. Thanks.
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
Awesome and glad it helped. Hopefully you'll enjoy my other content too.
@Sydneyblue101
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for going through the trial-and-error of this repair to teach us! I really appreciate it
@HavingFunRepairs
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@johngalt3434
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this. I had to replace the heating element in mine and your video was an invaluable guide. Cheers!
@HavingFunRepairs
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nick0779_
6 ай бұрын
@@HavingFunRepairs So to change the heating element or thermal fuse you have to remove the drum? Can't get to it through the back like older models?
@HavingFunRepairs
6 ай бұрын
Correct cannot get to it from the back. That was my initial mistake in the video.
@johngalt3434
6 ай бұрын
@@nick0779_Yes I had to remove my drum. It's at the very bottom of the unit. Super annoying.
@user-gl8cb8sm4e
10 ай бұрын
Awesome, very thorough. I bought mine back in 2020 and it the heating element went bad. We do 2-3 loads/ day with three kids, so it was to be expected.
@HavingFunRepairs
10 ай бұрын
Same same here, four kids. Laundry is never ending.
@randyrawdingii5135
Ай бұрын
This cracked me up. My dad always said (only half joking, of course) "When ya have kids, ya can't have nothin' good!" It's become a family joke over the years...Good luck!
@tyler3113tyler
8 ай бұрын
Great video and throughout explanation! Saved me hundreds, thanks man!
@HavingFunRepairs
8 ай бұрын
Glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching!
@longnguyen9666
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much❤❤❤
@HavingFunRepairs
Ай бұрын
@@longnguyen9666 welcome!
@yvettesouchet1730
25 күн бұрын
Thank you! This is extremely helpful! Even with all of the information entered for our dryer, I couldn't find the correct one until I came across your video using google images. I know you showed the heating element, but do you happen to have a video on how to replace it? Appliances don't seem to last long in our house, and after 3.5 years, ours no longer works.
@HavingFunRepairs
25 күн бұрын
@@yvettesouchet1730 unfortunately I do not have a video showing that. The minute ours burns out though, I will have a video. 🤣
@MsBertoia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! It calmed my nerves with your calm voice and nothing surprised you in there! My dryer, which came with the house last fall, suddenly wouldn't turn on after the power had been off for 3 hours due to generator install going on. After they finished, i put the clothes from earlier into the dryer and pressed start. Nothing! The electrician and crew were already gone, so I checked the circuit breaker and found no problem. My brother came over and used the Klein pen tester and said the 220 outlet was showing power at the outlet, so I cussed a little and dove into KZitem. I tried all the suggestions and nothing worked. Found your video tonight to see if i could do anything before they come back tomorrow morning (since it doesn't seem to be their fault). Your way of pointing everything out at a nice pace and up close was helpful. I've been wanting to clean out the lint in the dryer since i moved in even though i have a vent that just goes thru the brick wall. So I'll be doing that soon, unless i wind up replacing the dryer 😮. Keep up the good work! I couldn't find any kind of appliance repair shop near me so i could pick their brain. You helped this old lady stay calm! So many things in this "new" to me house have had serious problems!!! It's so hard to find someone to fix them, too!! So, i appreciate you!!!
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed this video! I hope you're able to resolve that issue without having to buy a new dryer. They're a bit $$$ in my opinion. Hopefully I've earned you as a subscriber to this channel. Appreciate your comment, it is really good to have feedback.
@frankdanza9528
2 ай бұрын
just did my dryer,,, this was a big help,,, thanks!!
@HavingFunRepairs
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.
@youtubedoxislame
13 күн бұрын
I can't believe you have to pull the barrel to get to the thermal fuse.... great video though,.
@HavingFunRepairs
13 күн бұрын
At least it's not removing the drum from a washing machine. Ofphm that's a tough one. 😅 Yeah it does seem a bit silly, but the drum comes out pretty easily.
@christophertamayo1925
4 ай бұрын
crazy that the belt is so thin.... great video! i'm assuming the gas version of this is the same for the most part right?
@HavingFunRepairs
4 ай бұрын
Possibly the same. I've never taken that version apart, but I would believe there are a lot of similarities.
@christophertamayo1925
4 ай бұрын
@@HavingFunRepairs sweet thanks! how would you rate this model in terms of reliability? i've been considering this set
@HavingFunRepairs
4 ай бұрын
@@christophertamayo1925 the set has worked well for us since purchase. I have no complaints.
@christophertamayo1925
4 ай бұрын
@@HavingFunRepairs cool thank you for your response!
@astrogeek1000
6 ай бұрын
My dryer has been making a really loud screetching sound once it gets up to temperature. Any idea what could be causing that? My wife is about to take a bat to this dryer 🤣 I know you say not to grease the drum wheels because they'll become lint traps, but I don't know what else could be causing this noise
@HavingFunRepairs
6 ай бұрын
You may need to replace the belt and/or drum wheels. If I had to guess, given that you mentioned it starts once it's heated up, I would think the bearings on the drum wheels are the cause. I would recommend to disassemble and check the belt for wear and to spin the wheels with your hands and listen for binding or rubbing.
@randyrawdingii5135
Ай бұрын
I've worked on my Samsung propane dryer extensively and replaced seems like most everything inside. I'm now about to take apart the gf's Maytag MEDB765FCO. It's squealing like a stuck pig, sometimes not rotating on startup at all. I have a feeling it's chock full of lint inside as we bought it used...Yours is very similar, so I appreciate your effort to show me the approximate way🫡 Thank you, sir, and God bless you and your family
@HavingFunRepairs
Ай бұрын
@@randyrawdingii5135 glad the video helped
@patbernieri7158
Жыл бұрын
Greetings! I own a Maytag Dryer Model MGD6230RHW (gas dryer). First off I purchased it brand new in August, 2021. Since that time, I have noticed lint is bypassing the filter element. Excess lint is collecting outside, in the rodent screen grid unit. Also the rear felt drum seal came off, it was torn and ended up in a laundry load drying. So my questions are why is the lint bypassing? Is this common for these models? Have there been issues with rear felt drum seals tearing in these models? We have yet to do a tear down of the entire unit. We enjoyed your helpful video. Thanks for posting it.
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
Yours is the first I've heard of the felt on the drum tearing and coming away. It sounds like you bought your model the same timeframe we bought ours. I'd be interested in knowing if anyone else has had this issue. Concerning the lint trap, that thing really has to be cleaned out after each use. The way the plastics fit together it really is not sealed great so I suspect would be an issue for similar models.
@dwaynebutts6475
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. This was very informative. I am dealing with a different model, similar but different. There was a burning smell. I don’t think it was the blower motor. It is not getting hot but have started disassembling the dryer. Do you have a trustworthy site for Maytag part that I can order from?
@HavingFunRepairs
6 ай бұрын
Glad the video helped. I don't have a specific parts website that I would recommend. That being said some common sense things can go a long way in choosing one. 1) is it a .com site? 2) is it a OE or OEM supplier? 3) are there reviews from trusted purchases? 4) does the website employ security for purchases/transactions? Just to name a few things I would consider.
@mauricepearson9972
Жыл бұрын
Maytag Hamper door want close properly on model med7230hw1 weight was put on the door
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like either the door or hinge is bend. Replacement parts can be obtained from www.partselect.com/Models/MED7230HW1/Sections/Door-parts/?ModelID=8554589&ModelNum=MED7230HW1&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=1&Selected=9A61EDABBAB3616699BBD5BD07A3DB1D11798D66&Position=3&mfg=Maytag&Type=Dryer&Mark=3
@mavealaric
Жыл бұрын
We had this issue also, ended up placing a towel on the hinge area and pounding it back in place a bit. Not sure if that was the correct way, but it worked 😅
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
If your method worked, then it worked. Sounds like you saved a tad bit of money.
@sneakerdruggie9502
11 ай бұрын
Great video new subscribers here
@HavingFunRepairs
11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard and thank you for subbing!
@joker6374
8 ай бұрын
Can I take the door off by itself? Is it only the 2 hinge screws?
@HavingFunRepairs
8 ай бұрын
If my memory is good, I believe you can.
@joker6374
8 ай бұрын
@@HavingFunRepairs hopefully, had a pen go off in there and need to remove the door in order to clean it
@HavingFunRepairs
8 ай бұрын
Bummer, it happens. Best luck cleaning up the mess. I use to leave them in my uniform. My wife was never happy with me 🤣.
@joeschutte1247
Жыл бұрын
Help! I removed the back panel. How did you get it back on? I have 3 screws that won’t line up at all.
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
Line up the screws from the inside. Internal, where the drum is it, against the back, is a metal plate, that I believe needs to be lifted upward. I was able to do that with the drum in, but it would be easier to do it with the drum out.
@joeschutte1247
Жыл бұрын
@@HavingFunRepairs OK thanks. I’ll try it without removing the drum, but that’s about as far as I am willing to go. Dryer still works fine with those three screw not in place.
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
I think the inner back plate was painted white. It wasn't hard to shift upwards and line the holes back up.
@gannalouise
Жыл бұрын
Hello. We replaced the heating element. And it stays stuck in sensing.
@HavingFunRepairs
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear this. It sounds like it may be a thermostat, temp sensor, or humidity sensor issue. One or a few of those small black components near the heating coil and also the basin should be a thyristor of sorts. Find the part number on top and Google it. It is highly likely they are procurable as a single component or as a kit which includes a replacement thermal fuse as well. If you want you can post the part numbers in the comments and I can look them up to help with a determination.Also ensure that you haven't shorted any part of the replaced heating element to the surrounding metal chassis. Unfortunately that's all I can offer as I'm not the person physically troubleshooting to your exact fault.
@darrelloseyii6561
11 ай бұрын
Soon as video hits 15:59 it's gonna be the thermal fuse the one on the left with one screw in it
@kylereed5161
5 ай бұрын
My Maytag dryer was spot welded by every bolt
@HavingFunRepairs
5 ай бұрын
That's something I haven't heard before. Where and when did you purchase yours and what model is it?
@kylereed5161
5 ай бұрын
@@HavingFunRepairs maytag med6230hw purchased about 3 years ago from Best Buy
@jacquelynbush5080
7 ай бұрын
Door swicth removal
@HavingFunRepairs
7 ай бұрын
That could be an interesting video if that is what you're implying.
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