GE dryer making squealing, grinding, loud sound Step by Step diagnosing problem
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2018
- This is a step-by-step guide on how to diagnose the problem with a GE dryer making a grinding squeaky noise. Most GE dryers will start making have this problem over time.
The parts are usually called front bearings kit or skids and skid plate and rear bearings kit.
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below.
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2. Enter the model number of your machine in the search. (You’ll find Your model number on a sticker inside the door)
3. All the parts that will fit your machine will appear. Just scroll down until you see the part you need.
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This helped me out, our dryer was squealing up a storm and I was looking to replace the whole unit. I took it apart as shown in the video and verified I had the same issue with the sliders wearing down and ordered an OEM assembly that included those and the belt, felt, and the whole plastic upper half, for like $40. The repair took about 30mins for a novice to do. Hardest part was lining the top cover to come off/back on. Only surprise was all the lint I found deep in the machine, so got a clean up too. Anyway, really appreciate it!
I ordered a brand new dryer from another state. It took it 3 months to arrive and when it did, it had more dents that I have wrinkles so I refused to accept it. My husband was home one day and finally heard the sound that the kids and I have been enduring for months. He watched this video, we've ordered the parts and he'll fix it on his next day off. Your instructions are easy to follow and it's short and simple! You rock!
Glad to help.
Would love to hear the noise to make sure I’m diagnosing the right problem
I have the same issue right now. Trust me, it's like a squeaky wheel.....very loud depending on the amount of items you have in the dryer.
@@rikrod11 YES THIS RIGHT HERE
Be 3:07 😅
Thank you for posting this video! I was able to salvage my 15 year-old GE dryer. No more squeaking!
THANK YOU!! I was working on a wood project last weekend and forgot to take all the screws out of my pants. Wife comes to me days later saying that the dryer was making a scraping noise. I was worried that it was a belt issue or worse. I followed your video and sure enough, a screw got caught in the ring area. Luckily no real damage was done. All fixed thanks to your awesome video!!
Thanks a million for this video. I’ve had my dryer for over 13 years. We replaced the heating coil. It started squeaking a lot. I watched this video and my 13 year old dryer is purring like a kitten.
Glad to help.
I think I caught mine on time, two worn plastic pieces and an almost clogged airway 😬. What a simple machine, thanks for the Video!
This worked for me! I ordered me a a front bearing for my dryer like the video states, and we replaced it yesterday and it's silent and working perfect. I bought it from amazon for 25 dollar- the whole bearing kit. this video is wonderful, saved me a lot of time and headache! thank you!
Kristin Kegley glad you got it fixed.
How I can search the plastics bands at Amazon?
Just got an older GE dryer from my wife's grandfather and it was making a grinding sound, we thought maybe it was the belt drive but sure enough the shroud thing looks exactly like that one! Thank you for making this!
Very cool keep it running. GE dryers are super quiet machines compared to any other type.
Thank you. Easy to follow, to the point. Had me back in operation in no time.
Glad to help.
short and sweet.... i love it! fixed my 12 year old dryer for $27. parts shipped next day on amazon.... thanks!
Awesome glad you got it fixed. These are really great dryers besides this problem that pops up every once in a while. It’s definitely one of the quietest dryers out. Worthwhile to keep it running.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. We were able to fix our squeaking dryer ourselves without paying a bunch in labour. TY!
Glad to help
So helpful! I really appreciate how clear and easy you are making this process!!
Thank you very much for making this video!!! I was able to fix my squeaky dryer easily.
Getting the whole front like you showed, the four pad bearings are worn but still there but the plastic before the pads is cracked… thinking just heat stressed. Glad you posted the back bearing in the vid mine is only half the length that it looks like it should be based on yours. Looks like the same model just a couple more dials up top thanks for the vid the squawking of our dryer was driving us insane. Now time to order the parts
Thank you! I was able to fix my dryer- what a life saver.
I know this is an old vid but I still want to say Thank you. Your vid made fixing my dryer take less than 10 minutes.
Glad to help
Excellent video. Followed the easy steps shown and ordered the replacement part. Had to order the whole peice with the plastic inserts. Still only cost me about 38 bucks. Compared to 120 the appliance guy was going to charge. Very helpful video. Thanks.😀
Glad you got it fixed 🙂
Where did you order, need the large piece as well with plastic inserts?
Thanks for the video. My in-laws was just given a dryer and was told that it makes a noise. I told them I would check it out before we ran it and I could see where it has ran through the front and even ground into the door
Glad to help
This video was very helpful in fixing my GE dryer. Thanks for posting.
Glad it helped.
Thank you for your video! I was able to fix my dryer following your instructions.
Glad to help
Sir, thank you so much for making this video. I recenly bought my dad and siblings a used washer and dryer and the drier had this problem I literally fixed it today while watching your video. Thanks so much!
Awesome glad to help.
Thank you for showing the two top screws that connect the front panel to the sides, where the Teflon slide bearings go and what happens if the Teflon side bearings are missing while the dryer runs. You saved me some money with your aid in my successful dryer repair.
Glad to help
Thank you for the heart.
Great awesome video and to the point. Very helpful, thank so much
I am not a handyman by any means. I watched this video and ordered the parts from GE...and I was able to fix the squeaking front "bearings"!! I think of bearings as metal components, and was surprised to find that they are made of slips of plastic. I think the whole process took 1/2 hour. Thanks for posting this video!!
Yeah it is weird they call it a bearing. Glad to help
Thank you, My son and I fixed the dryer: saved me a ton.
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Thanks! Mine was making a horrible noise. When I opened it, it looked exactly like that. One side was completely gone, and only one Teflon piece was left. The kit made it quiet again!
Glad to help.
Thanks for the video. I ordered the kit with the shroud and I'm glad I did. The dryer is like new now. Thanks for sharing.
Glad I could help
Hi, can you share where you ordered the kit from & how much it cost you?
Awesome, I thought it had something to do with the tensioner. Much easier fix thank you
Thank you for your instructions. They were simple and easy to follow
Glad to help
Thanks for the tutorial, fixed mine in about 10 mins.
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Hey, I just fixed my squeaking dryer. $35 instead of $500 for a new one. Thanks!
DrB1900 glad to help
@@WasherDryerMoney Do you make house visits; or can you make a referral to have someone come out! Please let me know.
Thank you, this really helped me fix my GE Dryer... It was making the worst noise ever.
Glad to help
The shroud was the issue with mine. I would have never know. Thanks for making the vid!
Glad to help
had one of these today and guess who was the first video that popped up! good job on the SEO lol
Thanks
Thank you! I need a new shroud for sure
Glad to help
Bro, you just saved me $600 for a new dryer!. I replaced the four teflon sliders (one was missing, the other three badly worn - $10.99 from Amazon), and the hideous squealing noise is gone. Much appreciated!
Glad to help. I actually just replaced the same thing on my direct drive washer. It’s crazy how quiet it is now and smooth it spends.
Should have done it a few months ago but you know how the honeydew list goes. I’ll get to it lol.
Thank you so much for this video! You saved me a ton of money!
Glad to hear it.
Thanks for the tip! Such an annoying sound, but such an easy fix, thanks for sharing!👍👍👍
Glad to help
@Washer Dryer Money we ordered the part for the squeaky dryer. Husband had taken out old part and put it back in and helped squeak. He put the new part in today. The dryer drum will turn maybe a minute or less and then turn off. We have the old part back in and working fine with a little squeak. Any suggestions for why dryer won’t work with new part?
Great video, working on one now as i watch this, it was very helpful
I wish you would have ran the dryer and created the sound. A worn dryer belt and worn bearings make TWO very unique sounds, and it would be helpful to users to literally HEAR the difference. Hearing the actual sound is exponentially better than words like "squealing, grinding"......
Great video. Sure enough one of the bearings was shot... Should be replacing tomorrow. Thanks!
Thanks! This is another reason to buy a bare bones model of appliance. Repairs are easier.
This video was perfect. Thanks! Exactly what was wronf
Glad to help
Totally worked, easy to do. No problems.
Glad to help
exactly what I needed, i oiled it for now, ordering parts
Glad this helped.
Just Thanks! Really appreciate the video.
Glad to help.
Thanks for the great video!
Really helped me out!
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Thank you!! Following
Great video ! Fixed and saved me some money👍
Glad to help
Well-made and succinct .... thanks
Thanks
Mine makes a metal scratching sound. Thanks for the video!
Usually that means it has worn through not only the plastic slide, but the frame that the slide is on and is sitting on top of the door of the dryer. Luckily, as long as it hasn’t worn all the way through the door, you can replace the whole thing
Super easy fix! Thank you!
Glad to help
video was very helpful. Thank you.
Glad you liked it. Hope it helped
glad you liked it.
Nice! Thank you!!
Thank you! That is exactly what is wrong with mine
Glad it help
This made the sound go away 😎
THANK U 4 KEEPN IT SIMPLE & I WILL DO THE SAME🥰🥰😍🥰
This worked for me as well. Just fixed my dryer. Thanks!
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Thanx Dude! saved me A huge head ache, Now maybe the little woman will give me some lovin now that I'm an Appliance Hero
Lol
Thanks for the video, much pain would have have happened if you had talked about those screws holding the top down first. You made it look like it popped off.
Useful, thank you
Glad to help
Thank you!!!
Awesome. I'm researching to is if I want to buy and sell a dryer with exactly this problem. They want $25 for the dryer. I'm gonna go get it! - Thanks Tom (12/30/22)
CZcams University has done it again. Thanks soo much. Fixed. Would not have had a clue.
Glad you got it going again.
@@WasherDryerMoney Wow! I watched your video, but I am not mechanical inclined and would not have a clue to how to make the repairs; please do you make house calls or can you refer someone to me; I live in Massachusetts.
Sorry I don’t live on that side of the country.
Nicely done . . thanks!
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First, this is awesome. My dryer has been squeaking for a few weeks and after watching this I took apart the front and while the top of that shroud does need replaced I was able to move the two remaining plastic tabs to the top of it and put it back together for now and it stopped the noise. This will work until the new parts arrive and I replace the top section altogether. Can you tell me if the felt is important? My dryer has never been taken apart and it currently isn't in the track around the drum. I'm not sure why GE didn't put it in correctly but I need to know if that's important to put in new when I order parts. It was pretty tough to try to get back in there so I left it out for now. Thanks!
You gave me the confidence to fix our dryer, which has been making so much noise we couldn't be on the same floor when it was running. Thank you!!
Glad to help
Thx for the tip!
No problem glad to help
thanks
Washer Dryer Money I like the way you are thinking.
Thanks
Thank you!!
You’re welcome
Thank you.
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Hello Washer Dryer Money. Thanks for posting your video. It helped me replace my front bearings. My dryers still makes a rolling noise that sounds like a record player or like it is out of round with a noise that gets louder during a certain cycle of one rotation. It doesn't dry the clothes as well either. Any ideas? Is it possible to send you a video or maybe I can post on youtube and send you a link? Thanks.
Thank you very much for this instructive video!. The dryer works perfectly now and it was very simple. thanks. By any chance, will you have something around a GE Washer that doesn't stop loading the hot water? Thanks.
If the washer does not start filling it either means the valve that the water hose goes to is stuck open and needs to be replaced or more likely the rubber hose that runs from the bottom of the drum to the water selector level has fallen off or has a leak.
would applying some silicone grease to the front bearing help them last longer?
Great instructions! How do I order “plastic pieces” or “these things” ?
Thx super helpful
Glad to help
Thanks alot
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Ok, that dryer was run for a LONG time with loud grinding noises, obviously. But what you didn't mention is that there should be a couple of felt pads in there as well. I can't find those anywhere.
Dude. Nice and helpful vid. Could take an extra 30 seconds and show yourself replacing the shroud and glides. Also might consider a couple of seconds of the before part so we can hear the noise it used to make.
is that what they're called, glides. Thanks for that
Didn’t see how to replace the felt. Any tips on that?
My # on the front bearing or shroud is WE3M20 but the part replacement is WE3M26. Are they the same?
Hi there, My GE Signal dryer makes a knocking noise (not grinding) with every turn of drum! any idea what causes that knocking before I take it apart ?
My Hotpoint dryer works fine. The problem is its making a grinding sound when I put it to use. I will try to fix it tomorrow. Do you recommend any local stores to get the parts or does it have to be ordered online?
I tried and tried hard to really find out what this material this shroud is made off. The so called bearings are plexiglass type of material. Same stuff is used on all kinds of electonics from TV monitors, to computer screens. There are layers of these things in sheets. I have lots of them. Some of them are like glass, very clear and bright but tough. I think these shrouds are a sort of composite plastic or PVC.
Do these older models use the same kit...I have same dryer just another knob
Mine only squeak’s once it warms up? Any idea what could it be?
Thanks man
Glad to help
I have this exact dryer and this problem but I cannot find the model number anywhere
Thank you!
Glad I could help.
@@WasherDryerMoney hello actually I had 1 glide missing.. replaced it, inspected the rear bearing sleeve it appears fine all intact spins freely.. belt looks fine but dryer still has grinding noise. Motor spins freely too and the fan for the vent spins fine. I am baffled what the problem is.
@@dougjamesvandals I have seen a dryer case be bent and touching the drums before. It makes a grinding sound.
Hi followed the steps, I have to apply the aluminum tape. The dry shredded my clothes after the new kit was installed
I do have a question though
How do you know orders correctly part ?
Thx... This the most simple and accurate vid fix
jaybone8096 thanks for the positive comment.
Washer Dryer Money actually fix my dryer 2 weeks ago using your vid
You want to look on the underside of the top cover. In my case the drum was rubbing on it.
I have a brand new GE dryer just took it out of the box hooked it all up plugged it in started it it makes a grinding sound as it tumbles
Brand new that’s crazy that it already has a problem. I would say it was assembled wrong at the factory but you could take the drum out and put it back in and see if it’s just something simple. Maybe a piece of foam or cardboard stuck somewhere from shipping it out. That’s a crazy problem for a new dryer. Let me know how it turns out.
Me too! Super disappointing especially since it is new.
What are the little plastic pieces called? You called them “these”.
What’s those plastic things called when I order it the four lol pcs
Thanks for the video, but you didn't record witch tab went where.
What the name of the part. Do you have a link so I can go end buy it ? Thanks