How to Fix a Noisy Clothes Dryer
Does your clothes dryer perform a hula dance each time you dry a load of clothes? Are you having a tough time coaxing your dryer to stop its rumbling and simply be quiet? Before you trade your dryer in for a quieter version and spend more time and money on another household appliance, try these tips for how to fix your noisy clothes dryer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Narrow down the source of the noise. Does the noise sound like a penny rolling around in the dryer, or is it more of a whirring noise? If the noise sounds like an object rolling, check inside the inside the dryer wheel itself for small objects that may have previously gone unnoticed.
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Remove all found objects from inside the dryer and restart.
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Check the door frame of the dryer to determine whether the door is latching properly. If not, it may cause a noise.
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Check for worn-out parts if the noise persists and all objects inside the wheel of the dryer have been removed. Read the repair section from your appliance manual to determine which parts to replace.
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Replace the worn parts with a new version. Specific parts that may wear out over time include the motor, blower, dryer belt and dryer rollers. Affordable dryer parts can be found at local scrap yards or appliance repair shops. Check with friends about using parts from their old, unused appliances.
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Tips & Warnings
Thoroughly read through your appliance manual before making any repairs yourself. A minor change in your dryer could cause other disruptions.
Avoid overloading your dryer with clothing. Drying tennis shoes or other hard-surface shoes may cause loud noises, as the hard sections of the shoes bang against the dryer while turning. It's a good idea to allow wet shoes to air dry.
Always unplug the clothes dryer before attempting any repairs to avoid electrical shocks or burns.
When working on the dryer, remove small children from the area. A child can crawl into the open dryer and become trapped.
