Official Maytag MEDE500VW0 dryer parts (2024)

FAQs

Are Whirlpool and Maytag dryer parts the same? ›

In 2006 Maytag was bought by Maytag Corporation which began integrating the companies. Maytag appliance parts are now distributed by Whirlpool. When you purchase Maytag appliance parts online from A-1 Appliance Parts you're not just getting a quality part.

To reset a Maytag dryer, turn it off > unplug it from the wall or flip the breaker > wait 60 seconds > restore power & turn the appliance on.

No, you cannot turn off the sensors, but you may use the timed dry cycle. Thank you for your inquiry on our Maytag appliances.

Whirlpool and Maytag are both trusted manufacturers that have high-quality washers and dryers. CNET ranked Whirlpool as the top most reliable manufacturer for washers and dryers. However, the individual customer reviews rank Maytag higher than Whirlpool. Still, both brands experience occasional manufacturing defects.

As one of the longest-standing and most reputable major appliance brands in the industry, Maytag has been a part of the Whirlpool corporation since 2006. Since this merger took place 15 years ago, these brands have become a constant in quality and reliability.

With the sensor missing, no current will flow no matter how wet the clothes are and the dryer will stop too soon on auto. Most likely, no other harm will result.

Identify the last two letters of the serial number. These letters indicate the manufacturing date code. The first letter represents the year, while the second letter represents the month.

Common Dryer Model Number Locations

The model number will most likely appear on either a paper sticker or a metal plate. Your appliance's model number tag may look similar to the sample model number tags shown here (model number highlighted in yellow):

Will a whirlpool product fit my maytag? ANSWER Linda, Yes the whirlpool part will fit this maytag because whirlpool owns maytag products. Receive discounts, usage tips, and recall notices.

Yes, Whirlpool purchased Maytag in 2006. Despite the merger, the two brands are still entirely distinct. Some customers might not even be aware that they are owned by the same company, which is completely conceivable. The two brands differ in some ways, even though they fall under the same umbrella.

What brands are the same as Whirlpool? ›

The company markets its namesake flagship brand Whirlpool alongside other brands including Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana, Gladiator GarageWorks, Inglis, Estate, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Ignis, Indesit, Consul, and, in Europe, Hotpoint (in the Americas, the Hotpoint brand is controlled by Haier).

Though many parts of a dryer are the same whether your appliance is gas or electric, gas dryers have a few additional components as they use a different fuel source.