Montpellier
Excessive Drum Noise / Mechanical Imbalance
Dryer makes loud banging or thumping 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, Flat spots on rollers from long storage, Loose items inside drum baffles
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer before opening any panels.
- Check load: Stop the cycle and redistribute the laundry. Avoid drying single heavy items like duvets alone.
- Inspect drum interior: Look inside the drum for loose objects (coins, buttons) and check inside the plastic baffles if accessible.
- Check rollers and bearing: Remove the front or rear panel (model dependent) to access drum supports. Spin rollers by hand; replace any that are noisy, wobbly, or seized.
- Inspect belt and pulleys: Check for damaged belt or misaligned idler pulley that could cause slapping noises.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Drum Support Rollers
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