Look for screws around the lint filter since this is usually the spot to start. Most likely your dryer drum weld is failing and the drum wheels are battering your drum common.
If the drum rotates freely the drum bearing is not likely worn out.
How to fix a dryer drum.
To clean a dryer drum open the panel surrounding the drum.
The drum bearing supports the rear of the dryer drum.
Release the front bulkhead with the appropriate tool likely the hex nut driver or phillips head.
Remove the dryer belt and try turning the drum by hand.
Does your dryer sound like shoes are drying in it but its empty.
Lift the front.
Youll find the belt located around the drum by looking behind the front panel or under the main top of the dryer depending on your model.
1 grinding squeaky squealing clanging sounds partselect part number.
A few months after the warranty.
Over time this bearing wears out.
If your dryer is having any of these symptoms then replacing the dryer drum glide could solve your appliance problem.
You can replace your drive belt if it appears to be past its prime.
If the drum bearing is worn out the dryer may not turn properly.
The drive belt turns the dryer drum but if it has gotten brittle inflexible or frayed with age and use it could cause a thumping noise.
It started to make a thumping noise a few months ago and when i inspected it i saw the drum had cracked.
The metal is too thin to weld.
Generally either the top or front panel will come off but check your user manual or the internet to make sure.
I am disappointed in our 18 month old samsung dryer.
Dryer drum will not move remove the dryers top panel by inserting the putty knife in the slot and pressing.
Release the electrical harness by unsnapping the plastic connector.
To determine if the drum bearing is at fault.
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