GE Profile Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Worn Drum Glides

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

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.

Possible Causes

Flat-spotted drum rollers, Worn front drum glides, Loose items in drum baffles, Unbalanced loads

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer.

Step-by-step checks:

Check for loose items: Inspect inside the drum and baffles for coins, buttons, or other objects.
Run empty test: Run the dryer empty. If thumping persists, suspect support components.
Inspect rollers and glides: Remove the front panel and drum. Inspect rear drum rollers for flat spots and front drum glides for wear through the Teflon pads.
Replace worn parts: Replace any flat-spotted rollers and worn glides with OEM parts.

Note: Some minor thumping at the start of a cycle can be normal with large loads, but continuous loud banging indicates a mechanical issue.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Drum Glide Kit

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