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Roper Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Roper dryer is vibrating or shaking while it runs, the most likely causes are failing motor bearings and a worn drive motor, which will also often cause the dryer making grinding noise or a loud rumble when the drum turns. Next most likely are a worn drum support bearing that lets the drum wobble and worn or missing felt seals that let the drum rub against the bulkhead. A stuck or worn idler pulley or idler assembly can also let the belt slip or chatter and make the dryer making noise when drum turns. These parts usually show obvious wear when you spin the drum by hand or inspect the pulley for free rotation, and replacing the noisy motor or bearings, seals, or idler components will stop the vibration. If you need the right replacement part for your exact machine, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see parts that fit.
01 - Roper 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 - Roper 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 - Roper 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 - Roper 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 - Roper 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 - Roper 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
My dryer is vibrating and making a grinding noise when the drum turns — what parts usually cause this?
The dryer is squeaking or making noise when the drum turns — could felt seals or bearings be the problem?
My dryer drum stopped turning or isn't spinning properly — is that related to the vibration issue?
Will the vibration damage my clothes or other dryer parts if I keep running it?
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