Hoover
Motor Bearing Wear
Dryer produces a high-pitched whine from the motor area
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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 motor bearings, Debris in motor fan, Misaligned motor pulley
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer before removing panels.
- Confirm source: Run the dryer briefly with panels on to locate the noise area, then unplug and remove panels to inspect.
- Check motor fan: Inspect the motor cooling fan for debris or rubbing. Remove any obstructions.
- Assess motor bearings: Spin the motor pulley by hand. If it feels rough or noisy, the motor bearings are likely worn and the motor should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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