Thanks for the feedback, glad my video helped. It’s surprising how much lint gets built up in these appliances, scary when you know flammable lint is! Thanks for watching.
Very grateful to have found this video. I have this exact model of dryer and it's been squealing like crazy. Just ordered some parts so I can attempt this over the weekend!
Much appreciated. I would not have tackled this without your excellent video. I made one significant change. I attached and tensioned the belt before putting the first front piece on. I felt this gave me better access to the back of the motor and tensioner. Not sure if this helped or not. Also, I note is that in addition to using a vacuum to remove all the lint and dirt from the mechanical area, you stated you blew it out. So, I grabbed my yard blower and turned it on the area and promptly created a lint storm. Had to get a mask so I didn't suffocate. One last thing, I wiped off all the blood before putting the final front pieces back on - I'm sure my wife would appreciate that. Thanks again!
Helpful video, thanks. Folks, when you take your dryer apart, pay special attention to the blower seal (gasket where the front of the dryer meets the blower fan). Mine was stretched out beyond re-installation. The replacement part for my Maytag MDE4000AYW is no longer available anywhare. I lucked into a resale of one on ebay, but if I hadn't found a suitable replacement, replacing the drum rollers/axles, drum belt, and felt seal would have been too much time and money down the drain. Be forewarned and check your blower seal to find out if it is still in good shape before you open up those replacement parts.
Good vid - exactly the same steps required to install the full maintenance kit on my 1999 Maytag Neptune MDG4000AWW. While I was in there I washed/cleaned the squirrel cage fan and its housing so it should move air much more efficiently now. The dryer is virtually silent now.
Super helpful video, thanks for taking the time to help the rest of us. Especially liked the close-ups of parts. Looking forward to fixing my screaming Neptune soon!
Thanks for the great video, I followed your instructions, ordered the parts kit and fixed the noisy Maytag Neptune Dryer! As suggested I hand spun the dryer drum before final assembly and heard metal clanking sounds. I always thought the noise was from buttons or zippers in the dryer, but it turns out I had some coins trapped under the paddle things in the drum! I removed them and wow what a difference. Thanks again for the great video. Rob
Very helpful. Those felt seals are supposed to overlap in the direction of spin. If this operates clockwise (I think?)the one in the back is overlapping from the wrong direction unless my eyes deceive. I got to this video because I’m doing the same maintenance on an older Maytag Neptune and the felt seal had totally come undone and was bunched up, maybe due to a manufacturing defect with the wrong overlap. Personally I’m surprised the overlap makes a difference. (Your dryer is showroom clean!!)
Thanks for the information, I didn’t realize the overlap was incorrect. Thank you for commenting and watching my video. My first time doing this to a dryer.
Thank you for a very precise video. I now have the expertise to fix our very loud dryer. Where did you order the parts. It looks like a good complete kit.
Thanks for the feedback, glad my video helped. It’s surprising how much lint gets built up in these appliances, scary when you know flammable lint is! Thanks for watching.
Very grateful to have found this video. I have this exact model of dryer and it's been squealing like crazy. Just ordered some parts so I can attempt this over the weekend!
Great, just pay attention on how the drum wheels spin and the amount of washers you use. You want to make sure the wheels spin freely.
Much appreciated. I would not have tackled this without your excellent video. I made one significant change. I attached and tensioned the belt before putting the first front piece on. I felt this gave me better access to the back of the motor and tensioner. Not sure if this helped or not. Also, I note is that in addition to using a vacuum to remove all the lint and dirt from the mechanical area, you stated you blew it out. So, I grabbed my yard blower and turned it on the area and promptly created a lint storm. Had to get a mask so I didn't suffocate. One last thing, I wiped off all the blood before putting the final front pieces back on - I'm sure my wife would appreciate that. Thanks again!
Thank you for doing this. Just got mine done with some help from your video.
@@turbine560 Glad to hear that, thanks for watching my video.
Helpful video, thanks. Folks, when you take your dryer apart, pay special attention to the blower seal (gasket where the front of the dryer meets the blower fan). Mine was stretched out beyond re-installation. The replacement part for my Maytag MDE4000AYW is no longer available anywhare. I lucked into a resale of one on ebay, but if I hadn't found a suitable replacement, replacing the drum rollers/axles, drum belt, and felt seal would have been too much time and money down the drain. Be forewarned and check your blower seal to find out if it is still in good shape before you open up those replacement parts.
Thank you for the tip, appreciate you commenting on this.
Thank you so much! I was going to just take mine apart and apply some lube but used your link to buy the kit and replace the parts instead.
Thank you for watching.
Thanks this video just helped me repair my dryer!!! Much appreciated
Glad it helped, thanks for watching.
Excellent job on the video. You did a great and clear presentation and I feel totally confident in replacing my belt and rollers. Thank you.
Thank you, have fun!😊
Thanks woodpen! Got her purring like a 24 year old kitten again!!
Nice, thanks for watching!
Good vid - exactly the same steps required to install the full maintenance kit on my 1999 Maytag Neptune MDG4000AWW. While I was in there I washed/cleaned the squirrel cage fan and its housing so it should move air much more efficiently now. The dryer is virtually silent now.
That is awesome.
I am in the process of doing this today as I watch this video for the 5th time. Thank you very much.
You're welcome, have fun. Thanks for watching my video.
Thanks for the detailed video
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
Super helpful video, thanks for taking the time to help the rest of us. Especially liked the close-ups of parts. Looking forward to fixing my screaming Neptune soon!
Glad this helped.
Great video works the same as my Maytag Atlantis! Appreciate the outdoor lighting and details on the belt tensioner.
Great, hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I have the exact model, purchased around the same time as you, and same noise problem happening now. Informative video.
Hope this video helps you, thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great video, I followed your instructions, ordered the parts kit and fixed the noisy Maytag Neptune Dryer! As suggested I hand spun the dryer drum before final assembly and heard metal clanking sounds. I always thought the noise was from buttons or zippers in the dryer, but it turns out I had some coins trapped under the paddle things in the drum! I removed them and wow what a difference. Thanks again for the great video. Rob
Great, glad my video helped. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your video, one of the best diy tutorials I've watched.
Very helpful. Those felt seals are supposed to overlap in the direction of spin. If this operates clockwise (I think?)the one in the back is overlapping from the wrong direction unless my eyes deceive. I got to this video because I’m doing the same maintenance on an older Maytag Neptune and the felt seal had totally come undone and was bunched up, maybe due to a manufacturing defect with the wrong overlap. Personally I’m surprised the overlap makes a difference.
(Your dryer is showroom clean!!)
Thanks for the information, I didn’t realize the overlap was incorrect. Thank you for commenting and watching my video. My first time doing this to a dryer.
Like I said who knows how important it is. Makes some logical sense and I only learned it from one of the parts house’s vids.
@@TrippKnightly It does make logical sense.
Thanks a lot for this very detailed video. It was exactly what I needed and our dryer sounds like new now
Great, glad my video helped. Appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Thank you thank you!!!!
Thank you for a very precise video. I now have the expertise to fix our very loud dryer. Where did you order the parts. It looks like a good complete kit.
Thanks for watching the video, the link is in the description where I bought the parts.
Can you give us the link for the parts? I really appreciate it if you can do that.
I bought them at www.partsdiscount.com/mdg5500awq-genuine-dryer-belt-rollers-shafts-slides-pulley-kit/
Is there a trick to get the belt on?
No, it's just the reverse of taking it off, thing of it as a 10 speed bike chain gear tensioner.
Hi I was wondering if you know what color the ground wire is from the machine I'm trying to hook up a 4 prong cord and it ain't going great
@@haroldmcnamara6474 Sorry I don’t know that. Thanks for watching my video.
hey Gabe. Hope all is well.
Hi, all is good just been busy with coding. Still working on my pen website. Hope you are doing good!
An awful lot of screws to assume
Not really, lay them out side by side in the order you remove them.