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JC Penney Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your JC Penney dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, the most likely causes are worn drive components that let the drum wobble or bind. Start by checking the drive motor and dryer motor since failing motor bearings often cause the drum to vibrate and a dryer making grinding noise or dryer making loud noise when the drum turns. Next suspect the drum support bearing and felt seals, which let the drum run off-center and can make the dryer squeaking or produce noise when the drum turns. A stuck or worn idler pulley or idler assembly that does not spin freely is also a common culprit. These parts are straightforward to inspect: spin the motor shaft and idler by hand, look for play in the drum support, and examine felt seals for wear. If any component feels rough, loose, or damaged, replacement will stop the shaking. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer and get repair instructions specific to your machine.
01 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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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