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Dryer Making a Loud Noise: Squeaks, Thumps & Grinding

Squeaks, thumps, and grinding each point to a different worn part. Match the sound you're hearing to know what's failing.

By Tobias Nwosu3 min read read

Written by Sawyer Kincaid, Lead Technician — True Fix Houston. Factory-trained, EPA-certified, 6 years servicing Greater Houston.

A noisy dryer is really just telling you which part is wearing out — pay attention to what kind of sound it's making.

Squealing

A sharp, high-pitched squeal typically means dry drum rollers or a worn idler pulley.

Fix: Replace both the rollers and idler pulley as a matched set.

Thumping

A rhythmic thump often comes from a flat spot on a roller, or a lump that's developed in the felt drum seal.

Fix: Check the rollers along with the front and rear drum glides.

Grinding or Scraping

A metal-on-metal grinding sound points to worn drum glides or a blower wheel that's starting to fail.

Fix: Get these looked at quickly, before the drum itself sustains damage.

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