GE dryer making squealing, grinding, loud sound Step by Step diagnosing problem

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6 жыл бұрын

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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@bethcarpenter1907 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@sedace6734 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@cameraotter5666 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@MarkSmith-fi2bn Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video! I was able to salvage my 15 year-old GE dryer. No more squeaking!

@kristinhamilton3607 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@WasherDryerMoney 5 жыл бұрын

Kristin Kegley glad you got it fixed.

@jacobofamily8591 Жыл бұрын

How I can search the plastics bands at Amazon?

@misahuerta33 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@MrMetalclay 2 жыл бұрын

I think I caught mine on time, two worn plastic pieces and an almost clogged airway 😬. What a simple machine, thanks for the Video!

@russellchange3647 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Easy to follow, to the point. Had me back in operation in no time.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@jaelenrandolph2030 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear the noise to make sure I’m diagnosing the right problem

@rikrod11 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@justbrezzy8562 Жыл бұрын

@@rikrod11 YES THIS RIGHT HERE

@TheeJakeJacobs 9 ай бұрын

Be 3:07 😅

@pattyrick3319 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool keep it running. GE dryers are super quiet machines compared to any other type.

@mrericparham 4 жыл бұрын

short and sweet.... i love it! fixed my 12 year old dryer for $27. parts shipped next day on amazon.... thanks!

@WasherDryerMoney 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MichikoLoveStar 6 ай бұрын

So helpful! I really appreciate how clear and easy you are making this process!!

@td8509 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. We were able to fix our squeaking dryer ourselves without paying a bunch in labour. TY!

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@dealspeed6756 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@gambino1877 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making this video!!! I was able to fix my squeaky dryer easily.

@DawnSacco Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was able to fix my dryer- what a life saver.

@matthewhoffman9896 2 жыл бұрын

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

@orboakin8074 Жыл бұрын

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!

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to help.

@charlescoon577 3 ай бұрын

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.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@charlescoon577 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the heart.

@itsdeliciousclaudiamadeit.8840 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! I was able to fix my dryer following your instructions.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@karlam8376 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, My son and I fixed the dryer: saved me a ton.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@guyderose9771 5 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful in fixing my GE dryer. Thanks for posting.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@abdiascarreno1 4 жыл бұрын

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.😀

@WasherDryerMoney 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it fixed 🙂

@ldavila24 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you order, need the large piece as well with plastic inserts?

@DrB1900 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just fixed my squeaking dryer. $35 instead of $500 for a new one. Thanks!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

DrB1900 glad to help

@mattiedeed3772 2 жыл бұрын

@@WasherDryerMoney Do you make house visits; or can you make a referral to have someone come out! Please let me know.

@andysciaroni3158 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@gypsychi7958 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you share where you ordered the kit from & how much it cost you?

@ascott1979 3 жыл бұрын

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

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@journeyappliance7807 3 жыл бұрын

had one of these today and guess who was the first video that popped up! good job on the SEO lol

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@coffeedonutsandhomer653 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is weird they call it a bearing. Glad to help

@amshootez 4 ай бұрын

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!

@WasherDryerMoney 4 ай бұрын

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.

@caustic7172 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this really helped me fix my GE Dryer... It was making the worst noise ever.

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@5roundsrapid263 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@bosco3115 3 жыл бұрын

The shroud was the issue with mine. I would have never know. Thanks for making the vid!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@chadhall7765 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial, fixed mine in about 10 mins.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@RickSanchez-qq2my 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I thought it had something to do with the tensioner. Much easier fix thank you

@shabbirhusein7093 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your instructions. They were simple and easy to follow

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@southtexasprepper6605 6 ай бұрын

Great video, working on one now as i watch this, it was very helpful

@JesusSaves827 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is another reason to buy a bare bones model of appliance. Repairs are easier.

@kristinhamilton3607 6 жыл бұрын

Great awesome video and to the point. Very helpful, thank so much

@vio4jesus 5 ай бұрын

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"......

@SeriousKeto 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You saved me a ton of money!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it.

@EagleRun23 3 жыл бұрын

exactly what I needed, i oiled it for now, ordering parts

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped.

@christopherroberts4856 2 жыл бұрын

This video was perfect. Thanks! Exactly what was wronf

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@kylemanship2628 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Sure enough one of the bearings was shot... Should be replacing tomorrow. Thanks!

@maxlelyukh5610 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Such an annoying sound, but such an easy fix, thanks for sharing!👍👍👍

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@dinahhargis5059 2 жыл бұрын

@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?

@dalerardon1687 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Really helped me out!

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@troydempsey810 Жыл бұрын

Totally worked, easy to do. No problems.

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@12zorm 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Following

@Proposition52 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I need a new shroud for sure

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@basedlord88 11 ай бұрын

This made the sound go away 😎

@ramyswar296 5 ай бұрын

Mine makes a metal scratching sound. Thanks for the video!

@WasherDryerMoney 5 ай бұрын

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

@changosensei6743 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Fixed and saved me some money👍

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@tjames22123 9 ай бұрын

Nice! Thank you!!

@mc48911 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@terryargue6360 3 жыл бұрын

Just Thanks! Really appreciate the video.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@Tom-Travels Жыл бұрын

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)

@andrewandrew1965 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@rakyrbrain Жыл бұрын

Super easy fix! Thank you!

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@DougHinVA 4 жыл бұрын

Well-made and succinct .... thanks

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@redjones5836 2 жыл бұрын

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

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@patrickadair516 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Kb1901kb_kris 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That is exactly what is wrong with mine

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it help

@user-ru9ek5pq8m 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq University has done it again. Thanks soo much. Fixed. Would not have had a clue.

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it going again.

@mattiedeed3772 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t live on that side of the country.

@40mes 3 жыл бұрын

Useful, thank you

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@irismig152011 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@joshs279 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@MrHanowski 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done . . thanks!

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@bready226 9 ай бұрын

THANK U 4 KEEPN IT SIMPLE & I WILL DO THE SAME🥰🥰😍🥰

@stevemack2616 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the tip!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

No problem glad to help

@johnartois447 5 жыл бұрын

video was very helpful. Thank you.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Hope it helped

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it.

@miahcollins4945 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@75hilmar 3 жыл бұрын

Washer Dryer Money I like the way you are thinking.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@user-gy4lq1id1z 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot

@WasherDryerMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@pppilote 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@SeaTeamCommanderKrik 5 жыл бұрын

is that what they're called, glides. Thanks for that

@stevekawala2283 Жыл бұрын

Thx super helpful

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@rikrod11 4 жыл бұрын

This worked for me as well. Just fixed my dryer. Thanks!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@cyndinestel6784 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@hokiedokie 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@tyecekline5445 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions! How do I order “plastic pieces” or “these things” ?

@TruthSword7 Ай бұрын

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.

@ronstein8499 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jkaramyhotmail 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@unicorn2866 Жыл бұрын

Hi followed the steps, I have to apply the aluminum tape. The dry shredded my clothes after the new kit was installed

@unicorn2866 Жыл бұрын

I do have a question though

@jseen9568 2 жыл бұрын

would applying some silicone grease to the front bearing help them last longer?

@willkullman7377 11 ай бұрын

Didn’t see how to replace the felt. Any tips on that?

@dougjamesvandals 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WasherDryerMoney 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

@dougjamesvandals 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@WasherDryerMoney 4 жыл бұрын

@@dougjamesvandals I have seen a dryer case be bent and touching the drums before. It makes a grinding sound.

@jayking2698 3 жыл бұрын

Once again you didn’t let us hear the noise. 😡😡🌎

@alchemy1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kennyjoe81 2 жыл бұрын

My # on the front bearing or shroud is WE3M20 but the part replacement is WE3M26. Are they the same?

@amberlynch3323 2 жыл бұрын

I have this exact dryer and this problem but I cannot find the model number anywhere

@toddmickens 2 жыл бұрын

Do these older models use the same kit...I have same dryer just another knob

@alejandrabecerra3080 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@majidsoltani8588 2 жыл бұрын

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 ?