How Do You Fix A Loud Screeching Electric Dryer?
A squealing dryer usually means the belt that turns the drum is losing its adhesion and is slipping, causing a tension differential. The belt might have to be replaced, but first you should try the simpler solution of restoring its adhesion. This is the purpose of belt dressing, a spray product available in hardware stores that adds just enough stickiness to a belt to prevent slippage. The most complicated part of this project is getting to the belt because the method of taking apart a dry varies widely between models. Use these instructions in conjunction with your owner’s manual. Unplug the dryer, and pull it out from the wall. Find the screws that secure the top of the dryer, which are likely on the upper sides near the back. Remove the screws, grip the top panel and pull forward to remove the top. Proceed to remove the front panel of the dryer as well, removing the securing screws. If there are electrical wires in plastic clips attached to the front panel, unclip them. Some models
