Thread: Maytag Dryer will not tumble without being started by hand

Model Number: MDET236AYW

Brand: Maytag

Age: 1-5 years

I have a Maytag dryer that does not always tumble when you press start. The heat is still great, just the tumbling is the problem. When you press start, you hear a squealing noise then if you open the dryer and turn the drum by hand a little and try again it will usually work. From reading other threads, I see that this is more than likely a belt/roller problem. I have not taken anything apart yet to investigate. I am not sure which one my dryer model has, if thats the problem, and also if there are other component parts that should be replaced at the same time. Thanks for any help!