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I have a very audible squeek coming ferom our drier during operation. is there a way to check the drive mechanizm and how would I reach it ?

Submitted: 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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Can i have the make and model# please.

238 days and 13 hours ago.

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performa maytag mod#pygz2000aww

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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Is it constant?

238 days and 13 hours ago.

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yes and extreemly loud like a dry belt rubbing etc...

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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Have a look at the back on the bottom corner is there a access panel.

238 days and 13 hours ago.

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the only access panel on back is a small 3x3 near where the cord is located

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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There is not a grill plate on the corner of the back.

238 days and 13 hours ago.

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no grill plate per se...the entire back is one piece ventilated. the top is hinged from the main body and the only other seam seems to be the front w/door. puzzled on how to reach the drive mechanizm ???

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Ok you need to lift the top and remove the front.The top is held down with 2 clips they are about 3 inches in from the corners on the front.Use a putty knife push in on them and lift. The front is held by 2 screws.Let me know when you have it apart.

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238 days and 13 hours ago.

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ok

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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Can you see the pulley the belt goes around you want to lubricate it.

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238 days and 13 hours ago.

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the tub has a very thin drive belt around it, does this belt sit in a recess around the tub or on the surface of the tub

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 13 hours ago.

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There will be a ware mark around the drum where it is suppose to sit.

238 days and 13 hours ago.

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I think I located the problem. one of the two guide wheels the drum sits on is bent...thanks for your help!

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 12 hours ago.

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Do you know how to get to it?

238 days and 12 hours ago.

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We just need to know the routing of the belt?

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 12 hours ago.

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238 days and 12 hours ago.

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Great, one more thing. How do you light the pilot lite?

Posted by Tom johnston 238 days and 12 hours ago.

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You don't it is electronic ignition.

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I have a very audible squeek coming ferom our drier during operation. is there a way to check the drive mechanizm and how would I reach it ?

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Can i have the make and model# please.

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performa maytag mod#pygz2000aww

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Is it constant?

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yes and extreemly loud like a dry belt rubbing etc...

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Have a look at the back on the bottom corner is there a access panel.

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the only access panel on back is a small 3x3 near where the cord is located

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There is not a grill plate on the corner of the back.

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no grill plate per se...the entire back is one piece ventilated. the top is hinged from the main body and the only other seam seems to be the front w/door. puzzled on how to reach the drive mechanizm ???

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ok

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Can you see the pulley the belt goes around you want to lubricate it. If you have found this info helpful then please pressGREEN ACCEPT button,this is how I am paid for helping you today. POSITIVE feedback is appreciated.

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the tub has a very thin drive belt around it, does this belt sit in a recess around the tub or on the surface of the tub

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There will be a ware mark around the drum where it is suppose to sit.

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I think I located the problem. one of the two guide wheels the drum sits on is bent...thanks for your help!

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Do you know how to get to it?

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We just need to know the routing of the belt?

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Great, one more thing. How do you light the pilot lite?

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You don't it is electronic ignition. If you have found this info helpful then please pressGREEN ACCEPT button,this is how I am paid for helping you today. POSITIVE feedback is appreciated.

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Can you see the pulley the belt goes around you want to lubricate it.

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You don't it is electronic ignition.

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