From what I've read here (and many other sites) I need a new motor in my Maytag Gas Dryer MDG9206AWW. Buzzes/hums but doesn't tumble...burnt smell if I hold the start button. There seems to be many motors available for this model. How do I know which motor to buy? I'm nervous about taking the entire dryer apart/putting it back and causing more damage trying to get any identification from the old motor. First time replacing a motor!:eek:

I'm not sure how to get to the blower wheel, my set up is a little different than the diagram. I do see a rubber gasket hanging from what seems to be the housing blower but I can't tell how it should be sitting.

It is the same model thought maybe a difference between serial no.? The large plastic part connecting the lint trap to the blower wheel isn't named in the diagrams and couldn't find any screws or a way to remove it. That's where the gasket was hanging from, the plastic part and where it meets the blower. I got my fingers in the blower wheel after I moved the seal and it did seem stuck for a second then moved and turned the drum.

Yes I did get it open and blew out some of the lint and hair while it was open

Alright, since it's not the motor what do I do to make sure the blower wheel doesn't jam?