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Norge Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Norge dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, the most likely culprits are worn drive components that stop the drum from rotating smoothly. Start with the drive motor and motor bearings—when they wear out the motor can’t turn the drum efficiently and often makes a grinding noise; if the motor shaft won’t turn freely by hand, plan to replace it. Next check the drum support bearing, which will cause rough rotation and vibration as it wears. Worn or missing felt seals on the drum or bulkhead can let the drum wobble and rub, producing a squeak or a dryer making noise when drum turns. Finally inspect the idler pulley and idler assembly; a stuck or damaged pulley keeps the belt from running true and can make the dryer shake or make loud noise. Work methodically: spin the drum by hand, feel for rough spots, and test that pulleys turn freely. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer.
01 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my dryer making grinding noise when the drum turns?
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