4month old Dryer squeeking

You should be able to open the cabinet and identify the source of the squeak. If the dryer is several years old, the belt could be in need of replacement.

Your belt is not on the pulley correctly. You will likely need to purchase a new belt as the damage has likely been done. Remove back cover and then remove casing (video on youtube) Replace belt. You may be able to fix quicker by flipping dryer on side and replacing the belt from the bottom, but it is a tight fit.

Dirt builds up in a dryer over time, belts wear and wheels that the drum rolls on can be worn. Once found a pager in a dryer. There is loose change and pencils and... taking the dryer apart, cleaning and lubricating and replacing the belt are maintenance items that are often ignored. Inconvenient, yes. Dirt is the enemy of mechanical equipment and dryers collect dirt and paper and anything left in pockets of clothes. A vacuuming and general clean and lube helps. Check for free rotation of the drum before and after and make not of the level of resistance with the dryer empty. Some other parts such as the drum wheels may have worn spots. Do it as soon as possible. DIY or a pro. If they let you watch, then you may be able to do some of the lighter work for yourself the next time. Or check out a DIY appliance repair book.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...

It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise


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Check the drum rollers, they are normally the cause for squeeks and squalls..Use some good grade of machine oil like 3 in One oil to lube the shaft fo the rollers. That should solve the noise problem

Hi,
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not turn...

This tip that I wrote will help you to figure out what is happening...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4422207-dryer_repair_dryer_not_turning

Dryer Repair ? The dryer will not start
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4460438-dryer_repair_dryer_will_not_start


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Same thing just happened to my DEGX1. I took it apart and one of the heating elements had broken and fell to the bottom of the metal case. I think it was creating a short to ground and making it heat. I removed the broken element wires and attached them back best I could and did a test run with no problems. It is not heating when off now either. searspartsdirect.com had the elements for $67 so I ordered a set and will replace both of them (part #395583). My dryer is only 4 years old and 3 weeks ago the driver belt broke. Irritating they can't make them last any longer these days.

This sounds like the main PCB is blown. it may be worth checking the main PCB for damage and a blow fuse if you can locate one- caused likely by a power surge (maybe claim insurance), faulty dryer motor, faulty element or wiring fault in dryer. cheers

Did it make this noise the first time you tried drying a load of laundry? Is it possible that there's something (like a pebble, some change) that is making this noise?

If you can eliminate that possibility, since the machine is only 2 weeks old, don't worry too much about it. Call the company and exercise your warantee rights to get it fixed.

Let me know what happens.

remove the rear panel. unplug dryer before doing anything