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Re: Screeching noise until dryer heats up. After the...
Sounds like you have a dryer drum belt that's getting bad. Once the belt gets warm enough, it becomes more soft and pliable, lessening the noise. Needs to be replaced. Hope this helped!
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A loud screeching sound from your dryer could be caused by a few different issues. Here are a few things you can check:
Belt: A worn or broken belt can cause a loud screeching sound. To check this, unplug the dryer and remove the front panel. Look for any signs of wear or damage to the belt. If it looks worn or broken, you'll need to replace it.
Drum Rollers: Dryer drum rollers can also cause a loud screeching noise. You can check this by turning the drum by hand. If it feels rough or wobbles, the rollers may be worn and need to be replaced.
Idler Pulley: A faulty idler pulley can cause a screeching noise. You can check this by removing the belt and spinning the pulley by hand. If it feels rough or wobbles, it may need to be replaced.
Motor: A motor that is failing can also cause a loud screeching noise. You can check this by turning the drum by hand and listening for any unusual sounds coming from the motor.
If you're not comfortable checking these components yourself, it's best to call a professional to diagnose and repair the issue.
Screeching is the metal-on-metal contact of the drum touching the rear of the unit while turning - there's a (usually) felt cover gasket over the circular depression at the back of the dryer. When this wears through (after a number of years/loads), you get the screeching of metal-to-metal contact. Problem: friction can heat up the metal so much that the remaining felt gasket material (and/or accumulated lint or clothing) catches fire. Fix: replace felt drum gasket. The Maytag Atlantis MDE6400AY electric dryer has a DuraCushion(tm) dryer drum, so I'm suspecting the "DuraCushion" has worn out at least at one point in its 360-degree arc.
could be your pulley or rollers or the motor itself you have to take the entire unit apart and visually inspect where the noise is coming from could be rear bearing if the model is old enough if you are not mechanical i suggest you call a tecnician hope this helps
The 1,5 year new dryer makes a terrible screaching noise when it has a load of clothes in it. It still dries fine, no problem with the heating element. No noise without clothes, only when it has a load.
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