DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air duct assembly on Maytag dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the duct are severe damage or obstructed air flow.
All of the information in this air duct replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, phillips-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the air duct assembly in your dryer
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Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
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Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
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Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them and set the panel aside.
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Unthread the main top mounting screws.
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Lift the main top up and support it.
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Disconnect the light assembly wires and remove them from the retainer.
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Unthread the front bulkhead mounting screws.
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Lift the bulkhead to detach it from the cabinet.
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Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the three mounting screws securing the air duct assembly to the bulkhead.
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Detach the old assembly.
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Install the new air duct assembly by positioning it on the bulkhead then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
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Replace the front bulkhead. by aligning the drum then insert the tabs into the slots in the cabinet.
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Rethread the mounting screws.
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Feed the light assembly wires through the retainer and reconnect them.
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Remove the support and lower the main top.
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Secure it with the screws.
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Replace the front panel by first reconnecting the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
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Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
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Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
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With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready to use.