Maytag YMED5600TQ Electric dryer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Maytag YMED5600TQ, organized around the engineering platform this electric dryer is built on.
- Brand
- Maytag
- Model
- YMED5600TQ
- Engineering revisions
- YMED5600TQ0, YMED5600TQ1
- Appliance
- Electric dryer
- Platform
- Electric dryer platform, documentation from about 2011
- Models on this platform
- 11 across Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Maytag, Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- None in our data for this platform
Common dryer problems
Typical dryer repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer heating element replacement | $180–$400 | Moderate |
| Dryer thermal fuse and thermostat replacement | $180–$310 | Light |
| Dryer drive motor or blower wheel replacement | $250–$550 | Heavy |
| Dryer drum belt replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Dryer drum rollers, glides and idler pulley replacement | $190–$420 | Moderate |
| Dryer moisture sensor bar repair | $180–$310 | Light |
| Dryer door switch replacement | $180–$290 | Light |
| Dryer exhaust thermistor replacement | $180–$290 | Light |
| Dryer main control board replacement | $280–$640 | Moderate |
| Dryer user interface / keypad replacement | $230–$510 | Light |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Dryers typically last about 12–14 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2011, so the oldest units built on it are now around 15 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- Whirlpool YWED5200VQ
- Whirlpool YWED5700SW
- Admiral YAED4470TQ
- Crosley YCEDS563RQ
- Crosley YCEDS563SQ
- Estate YEED4400TQ
- Maytag YMED5620TQ
- Maytag YMED5640TQ
- Amana YNED4800VQ
- Amana YNED5500TQ
Need your Maytag YMED5600TQ repaired in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.