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Kelvinator Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your Kelvinator dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, the most likely culprits are a worn drive motor or motor bearings that no longer turn the drum smoothly, which often causes a grinding noise or makes the dryer squeaking or making noise when the drum turns. Next check the drum support bearing; a worn support will let the drum wobble and vibrate. Worn or missing felt seals around the drum rims or bulkhead can also let the drum run off-center and create noise and vibration. Finally, inspect the idler pulley or idler assembly: a stuck or worn pulley will prevent the belt from tracking smoothly and can make the dryer vibrate. Start by manually spinning the drum and checking the motor shaft, bearings, seals, and pulley for roughness or play; if any of those parts feel rough, loose, or do not spin freely they should be replaced. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer and the repair instructions you need to get it running smoothly again.
01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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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