Uncle Burritos
Member
- Model Number
- NEED
- Brand
- Maytag
- Age
- 1-5 years
I have a Maytag Bravos XL dryer that started making a burning smell the other day. I checked the vents/underneath/lint trap and all that, and the area and dryer were spotless. It's only a year old, and kind of "out in the open" as far as basements go. I have a nice simple bathroom that it's in, and I vacuum around it once a week. This tells me that it is not a lint/hair burning problem.
I ran it with just the air option for a good 10 minutes, and there was no smell, but as soon as I turn the heat option on, the smell starts. This tells me that the motor and belt are fine, but there is something wrong with the heating element.
Is that metal piece in the back something that I could remove if I have to replace a single component? I'm not technician, but I'm fairly good with my hands and fixing 'simpler' machines.
It's under a Sears Warranty, but I hear those are a huge hassle for them to follow through with.
I hope this is enough information! Thank you for any help or advice.
I ran it with just the air option for a good 10 minutes, and there was no smell, but as soon as I turn the heat option on, the smell starts. This tells me that the motor and belt are fine, but there is something wrong with the heating element.
Is that metal piece in the back something that I could remove if I have to replace a single component? I'm not technician, but I'm fairly good with my hands and fixing 'simpler' machines.
It's under a Sears Warranty, but I hear those are a huge hassle for them to follow through with.
I hope this is enough information! Thank you for any help or advice.
