Candy Drum Seal / Felt Seal Contamination or Wear

Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes after drying.

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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 front or rear felt seals allowing clothes to rub metal edges, Grease or oil from failing rear bearing contaminating drum, Foreign material (e.g., melted rubber) on drum surface

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer.

Inspection:

  • Examine the inside of the drum for sticky or dark deposits; clean with a non-abrasive cleaner.
  • Check the front and rear felt seals for wear, gaps, or missing sections.
  • Inspect the rear bearing area for grease leakage.

Repair:

  • Replace worn felt seals with Candy-compatible seal kits.
  • If the rear bearing is leaking or worn, replace the bearing kit.

Run a test cycle with old towels to ensure no further staining before using with good clothing.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drum Felt Seal Kit
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