my maytag automatic gas dryer makes a squeaking noise as it dries clothes, it squeaks to the point it gets extremely loud. how can i fix my maytag, model #pye/g2000

therese gray, December 2006

To remove the from cover there are screws at the top front corners as viewed from the inside. (you have to have the top tilted up to see them)
There is a module inside of the front panel that has 3 wires connected to it. Remove these, (make sure the dryer is UNPLUGGED first) The whole front should lift off now. Next remove the tumbler drive band, and lift out the tumbler. Now you should be able to see the wheels that the tumbler rides on mounted on the back wall. One or both of these is probably making the squeeking noise. They are held on with a snap ring that can be removed by placing a screwdiver in one of the visible slots and turning. There are nylon gromits behind the wheel that may need replacing. Also a little bit of wheel bearing grease will help.

Scott M., January 2010

I have the same problem in mine. I have a Neptune front load gas dryer, and believe to have narrowed down the problem to a noisy idler pulley wheel. You'll have to remove the from cover and look into the unit while its tumbling, I put mine in cooldown mode, so the burner doesn't ignite and hold the front button in so it will start, then I can view and hear whats causing the noise. Now that I have found this - I'm trying to find the best way to get access to this part so that I can replace it by removing as little as possible. I have been searching the web to find how to remove the covers but cannot find anything decent. I hope this helps you.

Rudy, December 2006