Noisy dryer dryer has loud "clunking" sound at start & stop of cycle. any ideas about belts/bearing/pulley probs? dryer also feels like it has resistance when i spin it by hand. thanks

That sounds like an overheating problem. When the machine pauses, the blower fan stops running and that allows the heat to build up enough to trip the high level thermostat. You can test this by running a cool cycle.

Drive belts don't squeak because they are made of rubber. Things that do squeak are rear drum bearing, front bearings or drum slides, idler pulley wheels or the tension springs.

The machine needs a full strip down, cleaning, de-fluffing and lubrication. Also check the exhaust hose and the grill outside except it appears you have a condensing dryer. Make sure that unit is clean..

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A dryer kit contains the wheels that the drum turns on, new glides, to keep the drum in place, and a tension pulley for the belt. You may also need a rear bearing. I'd say about $60 in parts and an hour or two & you'd be good to go.

what's the model number,kenmore doesn't make anything,if it starts with 110. it will be whirlpool made,if it's 417. it's frigidaire,if it's a whirlpool it will be a belt kit,you get the belt,rollers and pulley,if it's frigidaire made most likely it will be the rear bearing.

Money in it lol.Time for a new one look on kijji for it.Its prob the bearings.

sounds like a bad motor if it starts after it sit overnight it's the motor

Check the belt tensioners pulley for the bearing in the idler pulley does freeze upo causing a thumping sound when they go bad

The squeaking noise can be caused by any of the following.

Location High:

Belt slipping on the dryer drum

Worn Drum seals but would sound more like a dragging noise

Location Low:

Belt tensioner pulley bearing frozen and the idler pulley shaft is spinning inside the belt tensioner assy.

Belt slipping on the motor bearing

Motor bearing is dry

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Kelly

main bearing ...yes

Sounds like you need a blower wheel.you will need to remove the front panel and the houseing under the front panel.It is located on the bottom front laft side. if you need help on assembly or disassembly let me know hope i fixya :)

I think you have the answer. I suspect it will be the bearings that have seized up. Or possibly the spyder / drum axle broken