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Posted by CDET 14 on June 4, 2006, 4:33 pm
For help on cleaning out the clothes dryer vent, go to
http://CleanYourOwnDryerVent.com/
Appliance Repair Aid wrote:
> John Taylor wrote:
> > 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!
>
> Hi,
>
> > 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.
>
> Drum support wheels may be suspect. Something caught in one of the drum
> seals.
>
> > Is there anything that I can lubricate
>
> It is usually best to replace the item that is making the noise,
> lubrication ( esp a grease ) can attract dust and cause other problems.
>
> > or otherwise do to maintain my
> > equipment?
>
> Vent system going outside should be cleaned out once a year, inside of
> the dryer should be vacuumed out every 2-5 years depending on the
> dryers useage time.
>
> > The user manual and installation manual don't offer anything
> > of value other than the parts diagram.
>
> They normally never will, they offer info on operating the product.
>
> http://www.applianceaid.com/dryers.html
> http://www.applianceaid.com/whirlpool-dryers.html
>
> jeff.
> Appliance Repair Aid
> http://www.applianceaid.com/
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