Fisher & Paykel
Drum Glide / Front Bearing Wear
Dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise during operation
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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 drum glides, Drum rubbing on front bulkhead, Foreign object between drum and front seal, Damaged front felt seal
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer before removing the front panel.
- 1. Run briefly to locate noise: Start the dryer for a few seconds to identify the noise area, then unplug.
- 2. Access front bulkhead: Remove the top and front panels to expose the front drum support and glides.
- 3. Inspect glides and felt: Check the plastic or Teflon glides and felt seal for wear or missing sections. Replace worn glides and seals with Fisher & Paykel-compatible parts.
- 4. Remove debris: Remove any coins, screws, or debris caught between the drum and front bulkhead.
- 5. Reassemble and test: Refit panels and run a test cycle to confirm the grinding noise is resolved.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Drum Glides / Front Felt Seal
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