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Whirlpool Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Whirlpool dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, you’re usually dealing with worn moving parts that are no longer letting the drum turn smoothly. The most likely culprit is a failing drive motor or motor bearings that can no longer rotate the drum efficiently and often cause a dryer making grinding noise. Next check the drum support bearing, which will make the drum wobble as it wears. Worn or missing felt seals on the drum or bulkhead can also let the drum run off-center and contribute to vibration. Finally, a stuck or worn idler pulley or idler assembly that won’t let the drive belt track properly is a common source of a dryer making noise when the drum turns or a dryer squeaking. Inspect each part for roughness, play, or visible damage and replace any component that does not turn freely. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement parts that fit your dryer and get step-by-step parts diagrams to guide the repair.
01 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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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