Same major defect - Beware!!!

I have just had to repair this dryer. The parts alone cost more than $300 and the labor was nearly $200. There appears to be a manufacturer's defect with the main bearing causing metal on metal squealing and the whole bearing and drum to be replaced.

The dryer was only 18 months old and had only light use in a 2 person household. Totally unacceptable.

I feel that Maytag should be replacing the bearing in every one of these dryers before they cause major fires. Mine was replaced with the same type of bearing. Although the parts were covered under warranty the labor was not.

I do not have confidence in this dryer as I feel the same bearing was used in the repair and that it will ultimately become a fire hazard. This is totally unacceptable in an expensive dryer and the problem needs to be addressed.

Please write to Maytag if you have had the same problem.