Maytag
Dryer

Model # MDE5500AYW Official Maytag washer/dryer

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Roller W/bea 303373
#24

Tumbler diagram

Roller w/bea

Part #303373

Replaced by #12001541

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Belt, Tumble 33001777
#18

Tumbler diagram

Belt, tumble

Part #33001777

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Dryer Drum Light Bulb 22002263
#7A

Tumbler diagram

Dryer drum light bulb

Part #22002263

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Idler Pulley 33001783
#21

Motor drive diagram

Idler pulley

Part #33001783

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Dryer Drum Support Roller Retainer 410233
Dryer drum support roller retainer

Part #410233

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Dryer Drum Bearing Kit (replaces 312940, 312941) 306508
#30

Tumbler diagram

Dryer drum bearing kit (replaces 312940, 312941)

Part #306508

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Dryer Blower Wheel 33001790
#4

Motor drive diagram

Dryer blower wheel

Part #33001790

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Lock Ring, I 312958
#22

Motor drive diagram

Lock ring, i

Part #312958

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Switch Motor 33001854
#17

Motor drive diagram

Switch motor

Part #33001854

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Dryer Motor Assembly 33002478
#15

Motor drive diagram

Dryer motor assembly

Part #33002478

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Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…

Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…

Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…

Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…

Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…

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How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

The electronic control board manages the components and controls the cycle times in your electric dryer. Follow these st…

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Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a heating element in an electric dryer

How to replace a heating element in an electric dryer

The heating element in an electric dryer generates the dryer's heat—it's one of the first things to check if the air in …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer drive motor

How to replace a dryer drive motor

A defective drive motor struggles to rotate the drum or might not turn the drum at all. Follow the steps in this dryer r…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less

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