In this blog entry, the Charleston appliance repair and Charleston dryer repair experts here at 843 Appliance Repair will detail some of the most common dryer issues.
Thumping Drive Belt
Drive belts are located around the dryer’s drum. It pulls on the pulley to move the dryer motor. It can be found in both gas dryers and electric dryers. When drive belts age, you might hear a loud thumping sound. This indicates the need for dryer repair. Over time, many dryer belts stop working properly as they become cracked or frayed due to repeat use.
Creaking or Rumbling Drum Roller or Axles
Multiple rollers are located around dryer drums. Axles support these rollers at both the front and back of the dryer. When these essential dryer parts get worn out, you will hear a sound that may be rumbling, squealing, or squeaking. Often, another broken drum roller or axle will fully stop or partially limit other drum movements, making it hard for the dryer to actually dry clothing. Contact a professional appliance repair team for assistance in diagnosing and repairing these issues.
Blower Wheels
The blower wheel is fully essential for both gas dryers and electric dryers. They circulate air through the drum and back out of the rear exhaust vent. When blower wheels become damaged or malfunction, you might hear rumbling or thumping sounds. Blower wheels usually get damaged by debris or lint blockage or simply get loose over time. When dryers are run with broken blower wheels, heat levels can get too extreme within the dryer. In order to keep your dryer working, it’s essential that blower wheel issues are repaired as soon as possible.
Idler Pulleys or Idler Shafts
Idler pulleys are a dryer part that is meant to stop the drum belt from slipping out of place while holding up a load. With heavy dryer loads or just long-term use, friction can easily cause the dryer idler pulley to wear down, causing a squeaking or squealing sound. Contact a professional appliance repair team for assistance in repairing dryer idler pulleys or dryer idler shafts.