Kenmore Laundry Center #417.90802990

screeching sound
Sean, Bad felt gasket body to drum, if belt drive on dryer, it could be worn and slipping, making a screech, or if not the belt, the drum may have a worn bearing on its hub allowing it to run crooked and rub where it should not.
Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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Good Morning John,

I understand that the dryer on your Frigidaire laundry center, model# FEX831CS, is squeaking intermittently. I also see that you are wondering if it could be the glide, the felt, or possibly something else, that is causing this. I suggest contacting your local authorized technician for further assistance. They will be able to diagnose your appliance and determine the exact cause of the squeaking. Hope this is helpful.

-Best Regards-
WP

Hello,
Their are a total of 5 knobs on the control panel for that laundry center i do not know which knob one you need so this link is for the parts breakdown of the control panel http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/Washer-dryer-combo-Parts/Model-11088752792/0582/0152000/P0403242/00001?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

Gene

you need to replace that felt piece along with the drum glides/rollers and while its out check the rear drum bearing also

if it the clothes are getting stuck in the dryer then the dryer felts and drum glides need to be replaced

You have front felt glide kit that the drum rides on and also rear bearing in back also that drum rides in. One of these is the problem and they both have to be repaired by going thru the front not the back of the dryer.

the rear bearing is bad and maybe also the glides on the felt need to be replace they sell it as a kit

If your clothes get marked or torn in your dryer, check these:

Rollers
Rear seal
Front glides
Front seal
Rollers Your dryer may use rollers, or wheels, to support the rear of the clothes drum. When these are worn out, they may cause the clothes drum to drop down slightly, which can pinch the clothes between the top of the clothes drum and the rear of the dryer interior. When the rollers wear out, you need to replace the whole set.

Rear seal Your dryer may have a felt-like seal at the rear of the drum. If this seal is worn, torn, or missing, clothes can get caught and torn in the space between the clothes drum and the rear of the dryer interior. When the rear seal wears out, you need to replace it.

Front glides Your dryer probably uses nylon or plastic glides at the front of the clothes drum for support. When these are worn out, they may cause the clothes drum to drop down slightly, which can pinch the clothes between the top of the clothes drum and the front of the dryer interior. When the glides wear out, you need to replace them as a set.

Front seal Many dryers have a felt-like seal at the front of the drum. If this seal is worn, torn, or missing, the clothes in the dryer may get caught and torn in the space between the clothes drum and the front of the dryer interior. When the seal wears out, you need to replace it.

That is an accurate description
the drum of all dryers is suspended from a combination of
felt pads at the drum ends
nylon glides under the drum
rubber tired thrust rollers.
the rubber tires wear, and the drum shifts, this pinches and wears the felts, then there is enough space to pinch the clothes in the gap
It is a simple enough fix, and well worthwhile, felts glides and rollers are cheap in comparison to new dryers.
Generically all dryers are pretty much the same, so when you go to the parts store, the felts rollers and glides may be labelled whirlpool or kenmore
they will fit exactly, there are very few that fit very many models.

To do the job

• UNPLUG DRYER
• If a top mounted lint screen, remove lint screen and 2 screws under lint screen from top of case
• with a putty knife or other blunt blade release spring clips at front corners of lid, retaining lid to front panel
• tilt lid up
• remove 1screw each side 1/3 way down front
• disconnect door switch wires
• remove front panel and door
• pull tensioner to end of its travel against tensioner spring, and unhook belt
  (Note:: position of belt around tensinoer and motor pulleys for reinstall)
• pull drum out forwards
• motor, pulleys, support rollers, felts, and glides can now be inspected

good roller
bad roller
rollers are in pairs, if one is worn replace both

Inspect felts and nylon glides where fitted, any wear - replace

to replace felts
requirements 2 or more pairs locking pliers(visegrips) hitemp silicone adhesive

• pull old felt off
• scrape off old adhesive
• spread gllue on drum edge
• secure felt on drum with visegrip
• pull felt into place, clip with visegrip, pull again clip with visegrips, work around until felt is attached to drum and clipped in place
• allow glue to set

nylon glides, if fitted replace easily, a central screw, or glue

reassemble in reverse order