My Maytag DE712 cloths dryer started
squeaking pretty bad. Actually,
sometimes it's quiet, but other times
it's terrible. I know I need to change
out the drum rollers. Any tips, etc. on
starting this job? Like, how do you get
to the back rollers? I know the front
comes off easily and the top tilts up
from the front and is clipped on the
rear. Any heads up would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Art

On Aug 10, 8:27*pm, Art Todesco wrote:
My Maytag DE712 cloths dryer started
squeaking pretty bad. *Actually,
sometimes it's quiet, but other times
it's terrible. *I know I need to change
out the drum rollers. *Any tips, etc. on
starting this job? *Like, how do you get
to the back rollers? *I know the front
comes off easily and the top tilts up
from the front and is clipped on the
rear. *Any heads up would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Art

Repairclinic.com is one place to go for parts and advice.

Joe

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On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:53:56 -0400, wrote:

On Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:27:24 -0500, Art Todesco
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My Maytag DE712 cloths dryer started
squeaking pretty bad. Actually,
sometimes it's quiet, but other times
it's terrible. I know I need to change
out the drum rollers. Any tips, etc. on
starting this job? Like, how do you get
to the back rollers? I know the front
comes off easily and the top tilts up
from the front and is clipped on the
rear. Any heads up would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Art


Take the air plenum off, remove the belt, lift out the drum, remove
the snap rings on the roller shafts and pull off the rollers.


Don't forget to draw a picture of how the belt gets routed!

Better yet---take pictures as you do the disassembly

There are some plastic pads that the drum rotates against on the front side
of the dryer. Inspect them. If the pads have worn down to the metal, that's
the source of the squeak, then replace the pads.

"Art Todesco" wrote in message
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My Maytag DE712 cloths dryer started squeaking pretty bad. Actually,
sometimes it's quiet, but other times it's terrible. I know I need to
change out the drum rollers. Any tips, etc. on starting this job? Like,
how do you get to the back rollers? I know the front comes off easily and
the top tilts up from the front and is clipped on the rear. Any heads up
would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Art

You may be able to buy some time, lube the rollers. Silicone spray is good.
Doesn't collect dust.

Be sure to lay on your side, on the floor, and look how the drum belt goes,
before you take it off. It's particular how it goes back.

--
Christopher A. Young
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"news" wrote in message
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There are some plastic pads that the drum rotates against on the front side
of the dryer. Inspect them. If the pads have worn down to the metal, that's
the source of the squeak, then replace the pads.

"Art Todesco" wrote in message
...
My Maytag DE712 cloths dryer started squeaking pretty bad. Actually,
sometimes it's quiet, but other times it's terrible. I know I need to
change out the drum rollers. Any tips, etc. on starting this job? Like,
how do you get to the back rollers? I know the front comes off easily and
the top tilts up from the front and is clipped on the rear. Any heads up
would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Art