Maytag DE-500 dryer

[DADoES]

IIRC, as explained by Tomturbomatic, WnW or PP heats to 165°F *after* the dryness sensing is done, for purpose of "ironing out the wrinkles." I've noticed PP on my DE906 runs longer than I expected. Last time I used it, I checked the load after it had run a while and the cabinet was very warm. The load was completely dry and considerably heated. Not knowing how much longer it "wanted" to run, I simply hung the items to cool and they came out quite nice. I'd be leery of running heat-sensitive items, though.

 

[sudsmaster]

Thanks, Greg. When I get the thing fired up I'll see if I can use the remote thermometer to measure the drum temp during various cycles.

 

[bajaespuma]

Hey Greg,

Do you have a similar diagram for an HOH gas model? Very curious.

 

[qsd-dan]

Any idea where I could get a replacement?

There are many parts still available for these machines as they cross reference to many different halo of heat models up until 1975.

http://www.partstore.com/Part/Maytag/Maytag/DE500/Maytag/Maytag/314077/New.aspx

 

[sudsmaster]

Thanks much for the link to the boot part. I'll take the part number to my local parts dealer and see if they can get it. The part online is $8 with $8 shipping. If not I'll order two online - always good to have a spare.

 

[sudsmaster]

The Good, The Bad, and the Not So Ugly

The good news: the door gasket part number in the link, 314077 was available down the street at the local parts house.

The bad news: They brought out the part in the factory Maytag bag and it's quite a bit different from what's on the dryer. In fact I don't think it would work at all.

The Not So Ugly: The parts store looked up the original part number, and its replacement, but said that neither are available. They did say it's possible someone might have old stock. The original part number is 311015; the replacement is 312231. So far I haven't been able to locate the part on the Internet, though. The Not So Ugly part is that the door gasket on the dryer isn't torn and will probably last a few more years.

 

[gansky1]

Maytag dryer door seals --

Crap. I forgot to post this about the door seals. After some research on the door seals a while ago, I found that all of the door seals for the Halo-Of-Heat are NLA but there are still a scant few places to look for them. Try Larry at Modern Parts in Parma, OH (216)661-6966.

For our future reference:

Highlander door seal: 312231
Deluxe models: 302448
'06 series: 312238

 

[qsd-dan]

Damn, sorry sudsmaster! I guess that site isn't very accurate on cross referencing parts.

 

[qsd-dan]

Well, here are some possibilities

http://www.partadvantage.com/store/showpart/10598611

 

[qsd-dan]

A ridiculously expensive possibility

NameBright - Coming Soon

 

[sudsmaster]

Dan,

Thanks, I ordered the one from the first link.

Hopefully it will be the correct one

 

[sudsmaster]

The Plot Thickens

Got this in the email this morning...

"Thank you for your order. However we regret to inform you we have had
to cancel your order because it is No Longer Available from the
manufacturer. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you."

:-(

 

[surgilator1]

cooppertone twin in atlanta

I have the same model maytag in my basement that is matched up with a coppertone A700 washer. my first vintage pair and i am so proud of them! i still don't know how to override the buttons to stop the cycle so i just leave the door open.any advice on how to correct this? the top of the dryer is not porcelin(sp?) and is scratched up some(not bad though). you will get good service from her. i do wish the console lit up like on my washing machine though.
steven k.

 

[sudsmaster]

Stevenk,

A lighted panel would be nice, but I have to say that the center emblem is what caught my eye - with its 40's era lettering.

I still have fired this one up... waiting to get a new power cable (the current one is a bit scary). Does yours restart if you close the door? Have you tried to push two buttons at once so that none are fully depressed? Don't know if that would work, but it might be worth a try.

An owner's manual would be cool!

 

[maytagbear]

We had the similar...

DG-502.

I loved it. Quiet, quiet, quiet.

Yes, to stop it before the cycle ends, you open the door. Close the door and poke a button to re-start. Air fluff only runs for 10 minutes, which is a bother if you're not there to re-poke.


Clean the vanes/paddles with a lightly damp terrycloth towel for best results.

On ours, the end-of-cycle was a lovely chime. My current LDG9806 has a nice repeating (five) chime.

I love real Maytag dryers.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[newguy88]

Is this still on?

Hello everyone. I’ve recently moved into my late uncle’s old house, and he has this exact dryer! I’ve been searching all over the internet trying to find any information on taking it apart and repairing it. Not sure if this thread is still active enough for anyone to see it, but I could certainly use some advice. Thanks!

 

[qsd-dan]

What's the problem with it?

 

[goatfarmer]

Pretty straight forward to work on

 

[maytag85]

Since I’ve worked on mine before, not all that bad to work on. Getting to the high limit thermostat or heating element is a little involved since the cabinet has to come off the chassis, but honestly it’s not as bad as some make it out to be. While you have it apart, might as well give it a good cleaning and oiling.