Amana
Blower Wheel or Motor Bearing Wear
Dryer produces a rumbling or roaring noise, especially at high speed.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Worn blower wheel bearings, Cracked blower wheel, Worn motor bearings, Loose blower housing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer before accessing the blower or motor.
- Access blower housing: Remove the front or rear panel to reach the blower assembly.
- Inspect blower wheel: Spin the blower wheel by hand. Replace if it wobbles, scrapes the housing, or is cracked.
- Check motor bearings: With the belt removed, spin the motor shaft. If it feels rough or noisy, replace the drive motor.
- Secure housing: Tighten any loose mounting screws on the blower housing.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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