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Electrolux Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Electrolux dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, the most likely causes are a failing drive motor or worn motor bearings, which often make a grinding noise as the drum turns. Next check the drum support bearing; a worn support bearing lets the drum wobble and can make the dryer squeaking or dryer making noise when drum turns worse. Worn or missing felt seals where the drum rides can also let the drum shift and produce vibration, and a stuck or damaged idler pulley or idler assembly that controls belt tension will prevent smooth drum rotation and can make the dryer making loud noise or grinding under load. Start by spinning the drum by hand and listening for rough bearings, feeling for wobble, and inspecting seals and the idler for free rotation. If any of these parts show wear or damage, replacement will stop the shaking. You can enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your specific dryer and get step-by-step guidance to fix it.
01 - Electrolux Dryer Drive Motor
A drive motor that is wearing out will be unable to rotate the dryer drum efficiently, resulting in the dryer vibrating or shaking during operation. As the motor bearings began to wear out, the drive motor will often make a grinding noise. If the motor is noisy or the motor shaft does not turn freely by hand, the component should be replaced.
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02 - Electrolux Dryer Motor
A dryer motor that is wearing out will be unable to rotate the drum efficiently, resulting in the dryer vibrating or shaking during operation. As the motor bearings began to wear out, the motor will often make a grinding noise. If the motor is noisy or the motor shaft does not turn freely by hand, the component should be replaced.
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03 - Electrolux Dryer Drum Support Bearing
A worn drum support bearing will interfere with the smooth rotation of the dryer drum which can cause the appliance to vibrate or shake during operation. A support bearing the shows excessive wear or damage will need to be replaced to fix the problem.
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04 - Electrolux Dryer Felt Seal
Felt seals can be found on the front or rear bulkhead of the dryer or on the front and back rims of the drum itself. A worn or missing felt seal can interfere with the dryer drum rotating smoothly, resulting in the appliance vibrating or shaking during operation. Inspect the felt seal or seals for wear or damage and replace as necessary.
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05 - Electrolux Dryer Idler Pulley
A worn or stuck idler pulley may be unable to smoothly allow the drive belt to rotate the drum efficiently, resulting in the appliance vibrating or shaking. Inspect the pulley for any wear or damage and confirm it rotates freely. If the pulley shows signs of damage or doesn't turn easily it should be replaced.
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06 - Electrolux Dryer Idler Assembly
A worn or stuck idler assembly may be unable to smoothly allow the drive belt to rotate the drum efficiently, resulting in the appliance vibrating or shaking. Inspect the idler assembly for any wear or damage and confirm the pulley rotates freely. If the assembly shows signs of damage or the pulley doesn't turn easily the idler assembly should be replaced.
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