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My Maytag maxima xl dryer is making a load grinding rumbling noise. I replaced the belt and tensioner arm and roller as well as checked all drum rollers but that didn't fix the problem JA: Can you guesstimate how old your Maytag is?Customer: 3 to 4 years MED6000AWO JA: Do you plan on doing the work yourself?Customer: Yes JA: Anything else we should know to help you best?Customer: Not sure what to check next What else could be causing the noise I checked the blower wheel and it was spinning freely.Answer Summary
Thanks for counting on us to help with your appliance problem. Does the noise seem to be from the left front corner at the bottom?You must have overlooked my second post. The noise is likely from the blower wheel. The video at the link below shows how it is accessed and replaced.
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Does the noise seem to be from the left front corner at the bottom?
Yes, with the belt disconnected.
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