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Dryer drum has an intermittent squeak when running

The wife told me it was squeaking quite loudly a few days ago, and then this evening it was running and towards the end of the drying time it started squeaking loudly every once and a while as the drum turned. Where is the best place to start looking for the cause?

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There is a belt tension'er it might need to be replacing or temp fix greasing or drum bearing replacing or temp fix greasing to do this you will have to remove the drum

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2009

SOURCE: irregular squeaking from stackable dryer

Post your make and model please. Sounds like the rear drum bearing is dried up

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2009

SOURCE: Dryer making loud squeaking sound

Try checking the glide wheels under the barrel they may need to be cleaned and lubed.

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Dan Webster

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  • Posted on Jul 08, 2009

SOURCE: Intermittent Squeaking

You know how when the pads on your car get worn they start that noise? Well the bearing that holds the tub has a metal bracket. When that plastic wears down it begins to makes those noises. If left alone the metal bracket will eventually cuut into that drum bearing like a guillotine. I have pictures. Have the women and small babys leave the room: Click (HERE)




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Craig Butler

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2009

SOURCE: GLEQ2152ES0 - Frigidaire Gallery series electric

Inside, the drum rides on rollers that support it. The bearings fail and will squeak. The noisy one will have to be replaced. You will have to open it up and try to locate the noisy one.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 01, 2010

SOURCE: My dryer started making a squeaking sound. It's

Belt needs to be replaced,have you ever had a car drive by and heard a squealing noise? dryer belts "glaze" and squeal due to wear just like the ones in your engine

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