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Gibson Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Gibson dryer is vibrating or shaking while running, the most common culprit is a worn drive motor or motor bearings that no longer turn the drum smoothly; a failing motor often makes a grinding noise or a loud rattling when the drum turns. Next look at the drum support bearings, which can wear unevenly and let the drum wobble, and inspect the felt seals around the drum and bulkhead for wear that lets the drum sit off-kilter. A stuck or worn idler pulley or idler assembly that no longer spins freely can also let the belt slip and cause vibration, sometimes accompanied by squeaking or a scraping sound. Check each of these parts for obvious wear, rough rotation by hand, or damaged seals, and replace the faulty component to stop the shaking. Enter your dryer model number on RepairClinic.com to pull up the exact replacement drive motor, bearings, felt seals, idler pulley, or idler assembly you need for this repair.
01 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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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My dryer is making a grinding noise when the drum turns — what's causing it?
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