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Maytag Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Maytag dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, the most likely culprits are worn moving parts that keep the drum turning smoothly. Start with the drive motor or motor bearings: a failing motor often produces a grinding noise and will not let the drum turn freely by hand, which leads to vibration. Next check the drum support bearing, which, when worn, lets the drum wobble and rub. Worn or missing felt seals on the drum or bulkhead can also cause rough rotation and chatter. Worn or stuck idler pulleys or a bad idler assembly that fail to guide the drive belt smoothly are common causes as well. You can usually confirm these problems with a visual inspection and by spinning the drum and motor shaft by hand. If a part looks noisy, seized, or excessively worn, replace it. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement drive motor, bearing, felt seal, idler pulley, or idler assembly that fits your dryer.
01 - Maytag Dryer Drive Motor
A drive motor that is wearing out will be unable to rotate the dryer drum efficiently, resulting in the dryer vibrating or shaking during operation. As the motor bearings began to wear out, the drive motor will often make a grinding noise. If the motor is noisy or the motor shaft does not turn freely by hand, the component should be replaced.
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02 - Maytag Dryer Motor
A dryer motor that is wearing out will be unable to rotate the drum efficiently, resulting in the dryer vibrating or shaking during operation. As the motor bearings began to wear out, the motor will often make a grinding noise. If the motor is noisy or the motor shaft does not turn freely by hand, the component should be replaced.
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03 - Maytag Dryer Drum Support Bearing
A worn drum support bearing will interfere with the smooth rotation of the dryer drum which can cause the appliance to vibrate or shake during operation. A support bearing the shows excessive wear or damage will need to be replaced to fix the problem.
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04 - Maytag Dryer Felt Seal
Felt seals can be found on the front or rear bulkhead of the dryer or on the front and back rims of the drum itself. A worn or missing felt seal can interfere with the dryer drum rotating smoothly, resulting in the appliance vibrating or shaking during operation. Inspect the felt seal or seals for wear or damage and replace as necessary.
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05 - Maytag Dryer Idler Pulley
A worn or stuck idler pulley may be unable to smoothly allow the drive belt to rotate the drum efficiently, resulting in the appliance vibrating or shaking. Inspect the pulley for any wear or damage and confirm it rotates freely. If the pulley shows signs of damage or doesn't turn easily it should be replaced.
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06 - Maytag Dryer Idler Assembly
A worn or stuck idler assembly may be unable to smoothly allow the drive belt to rotate the drum efficiently, resulting in the appliance vibrating or shaking. Inspect the idler assembly for any wear or damage and confirm the pulley rotates freely. If the assembly shows signs of damage or the pulley doesn't turn easily the idler assembly should be replaced.
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