Whenever I do laundry, after about the 3rd or 4th load in the dryer, it starts this almost constant high pitch squeal. Know what could be causing this?
2007-05-17 21:23:51 · 8 answers · asked by Jacob S 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Your dryer has a drum belt more than likley, it wraps around the entire oute drum and basck to the motor, your dryer is getting hotter and hotter, and the belt start to absorb tha heat more and more, and heat casues the belt (rubber) to expand, which rubs as it now slightly slips as the dryer tumbles, this is the squeling. the other possibility is the bearing in the motor are heating up from constant use. YOuo should give the dryer a 15 minute break betwee nloads, what the hurry anyways, yo udon't need all you laundry that day do ou? SO let it rest a little. YOu could remove the back and squirt a little Automotive belt dressing on the inside of the belt as you run it, so you can get the entire belt sprayed, but i don't know how mechanical you are, so this might not be good for you.
2007-05-17 21:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by edjdonnell 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've gotten some pretty good advice, There are actually several places that could be giving you the squeal, and it would vary depending on the dryer type (brand). Some dryers have two or three wheels on which the drum rides, they are about 3" in diameter and have a polished steel shaft. There is also the belt tensioner, a kind of spring with a wheel that the belt passes thru close to where it goes around the motor shaft pulley. Those are the common places and of course the motor itself could be squeeling. the front of the drum rides on a lip covered with a slippery material that is attached to the front panel of the dryer cabinet.
To gain access to these will vary according to brand but the majority of dryers can be accessed by #1 un plug the power. If the lint filter is inserted thru the top, remove it and the two screws that are connecting the top to the shaft where the lint filter is inserted. Next you can pop the top loose at the two front corners, use a putty knife or a screw driver. The top can then be lifted up exposing the top of the drum, You can turn the drum now with your hands and may be able to detect the general location of the noise.
If you desire to proceed at this point, be aware there is no turning back and you will feel things are going downhill at this point. There are two screws one in each corner accessible from the inside, these hold the face panel (the part with the door) in place. There is also a safety switch on the door and you will need to unplug the wires leading to this switch before the front can be removed. This is when the drum wants to fall out, the belt wants to come loose. the good side to this is you can now access all the change that has fallen out of the pockets over the past years and collected in the bottom of the dryer cabinet. Oh Yes and those missing socks may be there too.
You can now lift out the drum, the beltwill probably have slipped off, if not look beneath the drum and you will see the tensioning roller and make note of how the belt passes thur the wheel and around the motor shaft. Lift out the drum and set it aside You can now see the wheels, the motor, the tensioning wheel and spring. You can inspect them and maybe find the noise generator. Probably the tensioning unit is the culprit, but whatever the cause, if you want to repair it, get the model number off a sticker near the door opening, go ahead and replace the belt even if it's not broken, all these parts are inexpensive, except the motor, it would run you 125 to 175 and that is close to the line you have to decide to cross or not, the line between repair or replace. The average life of a dryer today is 11 years. I just replaced a 30 year old gas unit, so even the averages are sometimes beat.
You have entered the world of DIY repair person, All these instructions are for naught for some brands,
Good luck
2007-05-18 15:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by goodforwho 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A bearing is being overheated. It may be the bearing on the belt tensioner. Under the door is a panel that you can remove to gain access to the motor compartment. Unplug the dryer and remove this panel and clean out the accumulated lint. This will allow the motor to run cooler.
2007-05-17 21:34:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must live very close to me. That little brat is totally awful and very disrespectful. I think we should sic THE CAT on him. Either that or one of my shotguns. No wait, It has to be a pistol so I can legally use the concealed weapon defense. "officer, I was in fear of my life and for the life of my family and other innocent bystanders. I had to "neutralize the threat"". Ya, that's it. Either that or beat him upside the head with a large somewhat limp smoked sausage. I can't stand that brat! Their rottweiler is a sweetie though! She can come and sit by me anytime she wants! Just don't bring the brat.
2016-05-22 03:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a bearing in the center of the tub, all the way in the back. they arent hard to fix but not fun to take apart and put back together. the bearing probably wont cost you $20.00 and if you have never tore down a dryer a couple hours of your time.
2007-05-18 02:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by gands4ever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the belts checked.
2007-05-17 21:32:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just the belt that's squeking, don't worry about it.
2007-05-18 00:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's turning into a liberal. Dispose of it immediately.
2007-05-17 23:21:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋