Maytag Admiral Front Seal Replacement

Dryer Repair
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Almost two weeks ago a seal in the front that runs between the tumbler and the body of the dryer came out. I ordered the replacement seal -
AP4046563 (37001132) Seal, cylinder - but I’m thinking I didn’t install it correctly. It didn’t come with instructions so I just looked at pics online of what it should look like. It worked for 2 loads but then at the beginning of the 3rd load the seal came out. Is there an adhesive you’re supposed to use to keep this in place? Also, where the tumbler met the metal wall in the front in one section there is a place about 2" long on the tumbler that is now a little jagged and I believe will pull on the seal. Will it be ok just to sand that area?

Thanks~ Kelly:confused: themeades5@charter.net

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Thank you so much!!

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You are welcome. Keep us posted.

Gene.

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— Begin quote from ANDY M;201609

…The machine does not reach the correct temperature about 45 degrees Celsius maximum…

— End quote

Andy,

How did you know about it?

What is the original problem? Does it take much longer time to dry a load or there is something else wrong?

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=207011

Gene.

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Hello Gene,
Thanks for the reply! The Dryer takes about two to three times longer than normal. The lint trap is free, the blower is working good, the air ducts are clear. The elecric bill is big!

                     Kind Regards Andy
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if the dryer feels warm along the sides or top you probably have a vent issue, dont use white vinyl use straight 4" pipe or heavy flex pipe, you can tell if you open the door , hold down the door switch, turn it on and feel around the filter, then try it with the vent disconnected, if there is a big difference in the feel of the suction you have a vent issue, the reason the dryer feel hot is there is no air flow,good luck…john

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Andy,

Disconnect the vent hose from the dryer and run one or two loads without that hose. Post the results.

Gene.

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I just purschased a cylinder seal part#37001132 and want to know if i need to remove parts of the dryer to install it. if so can you give me the link so i can get a step by step directions. i have a Maytag MDG3757AWW. Thanks, Joe

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Joe,

Here is the Service manual.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5177477

Gene.