Ariston Drum Support / Out-of-Balance Load

Dryer makes loud banging or thumping noise, especially with heavy loads

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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 drum bearings, Flattened support rollers, Large items clumping and hitting drum

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer before internal inspection.

  • Check load: Stop the dryer and redistribute the load. Avoid drying single heavy items like duvets alone.
  • Inspect drum supports: If noise persists with different loads, remove panels and inspect rear drum bearing and rollers for play or flat spots.
  • Replace worn parts: Install new drum bearing kit or rollers if excessive play or wear is found.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Rear Drum Bearing Kit
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