Gaggenau Worn drum support components

Dryer makes loud squealing or squeaking noises 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 drum support rollers, Dry or worn idler pulley, Worn front drum glides or felt seal, Misaligned drum

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer before working on moving parts.

  • Isolate the noise: Run the dryer briefly and listen to locate the noise source (front, rear, or base). Then disconnect power.
  • Access drum supports: Remove the top and front panel to expose the drum, rollers, and idler pulley.
  • Inspect rollers: Spin each drum roller by hand. Replace any that squeal, wobble, or feel rough.
  • Check idler pulley: Spin the idler; if noisy or stiff, replace it. Do not lubricate sealed bearings; use new parts.
  • Inspect front glides and felt: Check the front drum support glides and felt seal for wear or damage. Replace if worn through or missing.
  • Reassemble and test: After replacing worn parts, reassemble and run a test cycle to confirm the noise is gone.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Drum Roller Kit
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