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Posted by Tom G on June 4, 2006, 4:03 am
>I have a Sears Kenmore (mfd by Whirlpool) Dryer, model 110.64212200 that
> is almost 3 years old and only gets light/moderate use. It has begun
> making an unhappy squeaking/groaning noise during operation. Based on
> the frequency of the squeaking it sounds like it is the drum rotating
> that is causing the squeaks, not the motor.
>
> Is there anything that I can lubricate or otherwise do to maintain my
> equipment? The user manual and installation manual don't offer anything
> of value other than the parts diagram.
>
> Thanks!
3 years and light use would seem a little soon for the drum bearings to
start wearing out but I would remove the drum and inspect the bearings on
the two drum wheels and the idler/tension pulley bearing. It's pretty easy
to disassemble and since Whirlpool makes about 60 percent of all dryers sold
in the U.S. most books in the library on appliance repair will usually show
the Whirlpool being taken apart and put back together. If the bearings look
and feel tight, lubricating would help. By the way, it's a good idea to
clean all the lint out of the inside of a dryer cabinet every couple of
years, anyway, to avoid fire hazard.
Tom G.
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