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Frigidaire Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Frigidaire dryer is vibrating or shaking while running, the most likely culprit is a failing drive motor or motor bearings that can no longer turn the drum smoothly, often making a grinding noise or a loud rattling when the drum turns. Next on the list are worn drum support bearings that let the drum wobble, followed by deteriorated felt seals that allow metal-on-metal contact and cause squeaking or rough rotation. A stuck or worn idler pulley or full idler assembly can also let the drive belt skip or chatter, which shows up as vibration and additional noise. Check whether the motor shaft turns freely by hand, listen for grinding or squealing as the drum turns, inspect support bearings and felt seals for obvious wear, and confirm the idler pulley spins easily. If a component looks worn or does not move smoothly, it should be replaced. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement parts that fit your dryer and get the repair back on track.
01 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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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