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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –

In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

Door not closed completely.

Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.

START/PAUSE not touched firmly  

or held long enough.

Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2–5 seconds.

Household fuse is blown or circuit 

breaker has tripped.

There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. 

Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit 

breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit 

breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Incorrect power supply.

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with  

a qualified electrician.

Wrong type of fuse.

Use a time-delay fuse.

Dryer will not heat

Household fuse is blown or circuit 

breaker has tripped.

The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric 

dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the 

fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call 

an electrician.

Incorrect power supply.

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with  

a qualified electrician.

Supply line valve not open.

For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line  

is open.

Unusual Noise

Humming or whining noise 

with Steam cycle selected  

(on some models)

Water pump or water inlet valve  

(depending on model) on dryer is  

running.

The water pump or water inlet valve on the dryer is used during 

the Steam function. If the dryer has just been installed or unused 

for an extended period, the pump or valve may be louder and run 

longer. This is normal.
NOTE: The valve may make this noise even with no water line 

connected.

Thumping noise

Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.

This is due to temporary flat spots on the drum rollers.  

The thumping sound will diminish after a few minutes.

Rattling or vibrating noise

A small object caught between the 

edges of dryer drum.

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. 

Clean out pockets before laundering.

Dryer isn’t properly leveled.

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the 

Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm 

contact with the floor.

Clothing is balled up in dryer.

When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to 

vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

Clicking noise

Gas valve operating.

On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens 

and closes. This is normal.

Loud humming or increased 

noise during cycle

Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent  

is blocked.

Reduce load size to recommended load size in “Cycle Guide.” 

Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the 

outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel 

air movement or air movement is minimal, clean exhaust system 

of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal 

vent. See the Installation Instructions.

Dryer Results

Clothes are not drying  

satisfactorily or drying  

times are too long

Energy Saver option is on.

For optimal dry times, turn off Energy Saver. For optimal energy, 

turn on Energy Saver.

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Clean lint screen before each load.

The exhaust vent or outside exhaust 

hood is clogged with lint, restricting air 

movement.

Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under  

the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you  

do not feel air movement or air movement is minimal, clean 

exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal 

or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.

 

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