Dryer Making Loud Noises?
Hearing squealing, grinding, or thumping? Learn common causes and when to call a pro.
Dryer Sounding Rough?
Is your dryer suddenly making loud, unpleasant noises like high-pitched squealing, metallic scraping, rhythmic thumping, or grinding sounds as the drum rotates? While dryers make some noise, loud or new sounds usually indicate worn-out parts like rollers, glides, or pulleys, or potentially an object caught somewhere it shouldn't be.
Potential Causes (Brief Overview)
- Worn drum support rollers (thumping or rumbling).
- Worn drum glides/slides (scraping or squeaking).
- Failing idler pulley (squealing or grinding).
- Objects (coins, buttons, etc.) caught in the drum fins or blower wheel.
- Worn drive motor bearings (humming or grinding).
- Loose blower wheel.
Important: Diagnosing and replacing rollers, glides, pulleys, and motors requires significant disassembly of the dryer cabinet.
Before calling for service, try these basic troubleshooting steps for a noisy dryer. Simple checks might identify the source.
Why Professional Diagnosis is Recommended for Noises
- Identifying the Source: Distinguishing between squealing (pulley/belt), thumping (rollers), scraping (glides/object), or grinding (motor/bearings).
- Major Disassembly: Removing panels and often the drum to access rollers, glides, idler pulley, blower wheel, and motor.
- Component Replacement: Correctly replacing worn parts like rollers, glides, or the idler pulley assembly.
- Safety Risks: Working near electrical components and sharp edges inside the cabinet. Ignoring noises from worn parts can lead to further damage (e.g., drum damage from bad rollers).
If basic checks don't resolve the noise, especially if it's a persistent squeal, grind, or thump, professional diagnosis is recommended. A qualified technician can safely disassemble the dryer, replace the worn components, and restore quiet operation.
Silence That Noisy Dryer - Get Expert Repair!
Tired of the racket from your dryer? Connect with a local, qualified technician to diagnose the noise and replace worn parts.