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re: Dryer Recs
Posted on 7/26/23 at 4:07 pm to notsince98
Posted on 7/26/23 at 4:07 pm to notsince98
I have a Speed Queen gas dryer that I’ve gotten plenty of use out of. It’s quite simple so I appreciate that part with the lack of electronics.
Only con is I’ve had to clean lint out the bottom that was starting to melt from the igniter/flame at the bottom of the unit. Since electric dryers have their heating element at the back of the units it stays away from any excess lent that gets past the tumbler. Maybe this is a common gas dryer thing (this is my first) but I’ve been pretty thrilled with the performance versus an electric.
Note - if your dryer is on an interior wall and vents out the roof, get an inline booster fan. Makes an incredible difference.
Only con is I’ve had to clean lint out the bottom that was starting to melt from the igniter/flame at the bottom of the unit. Since electric dryers have their heating element at the back of the units it stays away from any excess lent that gets past the tumbler. Maybe this is a common gas dryer thing (this is my first) but I’ve been pretty thrilled with the performance versus an electric.
Note - if your dryer is on an interior wall and vents out the roof, get an inline booster fan. Makes an incredible difference.
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Posted on 7/26/23 at 6:43 pm to damonster
LG has the twenty, yes 20, highest rated models of Electric dryers on the Consumer Reports list of recommended dryers. I just replaced our 20 year old Maytag that I had repaired a few times with an LG.
This post was edited on 7/26/23 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 7/26/23 at 7:59 pm to damonster
Go buy a used Maytag for $150, it'll last for 20 years with minimal work.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 8:46 pm to burgeman
Are there any washers that load themselves?
Posted on 8/6/23 at 2:52 pm to Bayou
Ok so this is where I’m at with the current dryer. I changed the belt because it broke about a week ago. I put it all back together and it’s running very loud and rough sounding so I haven’t run it much this week. I took it apart today to make sure nothing looked wrong with the belt. I noticed the new belt was starting to fray and found where the belt is getting pinched between a spring loaded idler wheel and a nut on the end of the motor shaft. I’m thinking the idler wheel has gotten bent at some point. I found a kit that has a belt, idler wheel, and 2 wheels that help spin the drum. My question now is, have any of you replaced the “guts” of the dryer and how big of a PITA was it? Should I just breakdown and get a new dryer?
This post was edited on 8/6/23 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 8/6/23 at 5:03 pm to damonster
Next time you replace a belt, run it and make sure you see the belt running correctly before putting it back together. You should be able to do that without having to reassemble entirely. OEM parts are the way to go.
My rule of thumb: if I'm about to put in over half of what the unit cost (in total repairs) I would just get a new unit. Most of these parts individually would add up to more than the cost of a brand new unit.
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Should I just breakdown and get a new dryer?
My rule of thumb: if I'm about to put in over half of what the unit cost (in total repairs) I would just get a new unit. Most of these parts individually would add up to more than the cost of a brand new unit.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 8:42 am to BilbeauTBaggins
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Next time you replace a belt, run it and make sure you see the belt running correctly before putting it back together. You should be able to do that without having to reassemble entirely. OEM parts are the way to go.
You can’t run this dryer without putting it back together because the front of the drum needs to be seated in the front panel of the dryer. Otherwise it just hangs down. I did hand turn the drum and it seemed to turn fine. A plain Maytag dryer isn’t difficult to take apart. The kit that I have coming will require me to take the drum completely out of the cabinet to replace the two wheels on the backside of the drum. I’m just hoping it’s not a huge PITA to replace with this kit. I’d like someone’s opinion if they have changed the belt, wheels, and idler/tensioner before. YouTube has tons of videos that make it seem like it’s not that bad but, I also don’t have good luck. If any of you have had to swap these parts out, please let me know if you had any problems with doing it. If it’s a huge pain, then I’ll just bite the bullet and replace the dryer. I appreciate all responses.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 8:44 am to damonster
If you had to change all those other parts, I would be skeptical of how long you would have to keep fixing piece after piece.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 9:02 am to BilbeauTBaggins
Dryer Belt Kit
This is what I’m dealing with. Started with just the belt since it was broke. Now I’m going a little further because the “new” belt is getting eaten up between the idler/tensioner and the nut on the end of the motor shaft. The idler/tensioner is sitting on the nut that holds the belt on the motor shaft. It’s like the idler/tensioner should be sitting above the nut instead of on it. This kit includes a new belt, idler/tensioner, and wheels. I’m very skeptical but, for a $20 kit, I’m hoping I can dodge a bullet.
This is what I’m dealing with. Started with just the belt since it was broke. Now I’m going a little further because the “new” belt is getting eaten up between the idler/tensioner and the nut on the end of the motor shaft. The idler/tensioner is sitting on the nut that holds the belt on the motor shaft. It’s like the idler/tensioner should be sitting above the nut instead of on it. This kit includes a new belt, idler/tensioner, and wheels. I’m very skeptical but, for a $20 kit, I’m hoping I can dodge a bullet.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 9:17 am to damonster
Amazon can be hit or miss with parts. I wouldn't feel comfortable changing anything unless it were OEM parts. That being said, it's up to you how you want to do it. It could work out. You're only spending $20. Not a bad value for what could be a big cost saver down the road.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 9:23 am to BilbeauTBaggins
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You're only spending $20. Not a bad value for what could be a big cost saver down the road.
This is what I’m thinking too. Just hoping to hear from someone who has actually swapped these parts out to see if it is relatively easy or a huge PITA. If it’s too much of a pain, I probably won’t even attempt to swap the parts out and just go get a new dryer. Kit is supposed to be delivered tomorrow so any insight that anyone can give would be appreciated.
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