Check the drum
Coins, buttons and zippers rattle.
Dryer squealing, thumping or grinding?
Dryer noises usually come from worn rollers, belts, idler pulleys or glides, or a foreign object in the drum. Stop using it and call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent appliance technician does the repair.
Am I in the right place?Yes for new squealing, thumping, scraping, grinding or rattling.
Is this urgent?Not usually an emergency, but noises often come before a breakdown.
What do I do next?Stop using it and call 833-877-1717.
Drum stopped: dryer not spinning.
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What to do now
Stop if grinding
Metal on metal damages the drum.
Describe the noise
When it happens in the cycle.
Unplug before reaching in
Unplug the dryer before reaching into or behind it.
Common causes
Drum rollers
Thumping or rumbling.
Idler pulley
Squealing.
Drum glides or bearing
Scraping.
Blower wheel
Rattling from debris.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Brand and model number (usually inside the door or on the back)
- Type of noise and when
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles dryer repair in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Dryer squealing questions
Why is my dryer squealing?
Often a worn idler pulley, belt or drum bearing.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.