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From: Steve Beckercih on 24 Mar 2007 01:10
On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:19:47 -0700, cover
<coverlandNOSPAM914(a)yahoo.com> wrote:

>My folks have an old Maytag Dryer, model GDE309 that hums when they go
>to start it. I'm thinking it's a start winding or capacitor issue
>(haven't seen it yet). Is there somewhere I might purchase a
>replacement motor that anyone can help with?
>
>thanks very much,
>
>cov

Just recently worked on my own 28 year old Maytag dryer. Similar
problem - system would buzz when you tried to start it, but nothing
moved. Disconnected the belt, and the drum turned free but the
motor was nearly frozen. Worked about a half/ounce of oil into
each end-bearing and it freed up nicely. Ran it unloaded for about
15 minutes and nothing got hot, so I put it all back together. That
was about a month ago and all is well. I guess you're supposed
to oil them every 25 years or so. :-)

I should probably pull the motor from the washer and oil it.
Same vintage and running fine.

Parts for old Maytags should be available anywhere that
carries appliance replacement parts.


Good luck.
-beck

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