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I have a w/d stack unit mod.#xe34701878. The dryer is making

 

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I have a w/d stack unit mod.#xe34701878. The dryer is making a terrible squeling noise I would like to know if this could be a bearing or what it may be

Submitted: 1639 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Appliance
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Tech Michael replied 1639 days and 21 hours ago.



Hi, can you listen to it carefully for me, I need to know where the squeal is comming from.
Front rear, right or left.
Thank you

Customer replied 1639 days and 21 hours ago.

i know it is coming from rear but not sure which side it doesn't do it on acontinous basis but usually when it is first turned on and then it is random

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Expert:  Tech Michael replied 1639 days and 21 hours ago.

It sounds like the idler pully.
it is a cheap plastic wheel that works as atensioner device for the belt.
A little household oil(3 in one) etc, on the shaft where that pulley rides should do the trick .
But be careful not to get any on the belt.Smile

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