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Dryer Making Noise? What the Sound Means and When to Call

Thumping, squealing, grinding or scraping noises from a dryer usually come from worn parts that support and turn the drum. These parts wear gradually, and the noise tends to get worse until something breaks.

Joseph Services diagnoses and repairs noisy dryers in homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.

What to Check Before You Call

  1. Empty the drum and run it for a minute. If the noise stops, it may be a shoe, zipper or object in the load.
  2. Check pockets for coins, keys and pens.
  3. Make sure the dryer is level and not touching the wall or the washer.
  4. If you hear grinding or metal scraping, stop using the dryer until it is checked.

Common Dryer Noises and Their Causes

Thumping or Rumbling

Worn or flat-spotted drum support rollers are the usual cause. The noise is steady and rhythmic as the drum turns.

Squealing or Squeaking

Often a worn idler pulley, drum glides or drum bearing. A high-pitched squeal at start-up is a common early sign.

Grinding

Seized rollers, a damaged idler pulley or a failing motor bearing can grind. Continued use can damage the belt and motor.

Scraping

A worn drum felt seal or broken drum glide lets the drum rub against the cabinet.

Rattling or Clicking

A coin or small object caught in the blower wheel or between the drum and cabinet.

How We Repair a Noisy Dryer

We open the dryer, inspect the rollers, pulley, belt, glides, seals, blower and motor, and replace worn parts as a set when that makes the repair last longer. You get a flat-rate price before we begin.

Why Homeowners Choose Joseph Services

  • Flat-rate pricing: a set visit and diagnosis fee, then one flat repair price that includes parts. If you go ahead, the diagnosis fee you already paid is deducted from the repair price. No hourly surprises.
  • 90-day warranty on parts and labour for every repair.
  • All major brands: LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Bosch, GE, Maytag, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Sub-Zero and more.
  • In-home service in Montréal, Laval and the South Shore, 7 days a week from 6 am to 10 pm.
  • Payment on site when the job is done, with an invoice right away.

Book Dryer Repair with Joseph Services

Call 514-608-0650 or book online. We are open 7 days a week, 6 am to 10 pm, and serve homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.