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RCA Dryer vibrating or shaking
If your RCA dryer is vibrating or shaking during a cycle, start by suspecting the drive motor or worn motor bearings, which are the most common causes and often make a grinding noise when the drum turns. After the motor, check the drum support bearing next — a bad support bearing lets the drum wobble. Worn or missing felt seals on the drum or bulkhead can also let the drum rub and vibrate, and a stuck or worn idler pulley or idler assembly will prevent the belt from running smoothly and cause shaking or loud noise. You can usually tell the problem by spinning the drum by hand and listening for grinding, squeaking, or rough spots, or by inspecting bearings and seals for visible wear. If a motor shaft does not turn freely or a bearing shows damage, replace the part. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement part that fits your dryer and get the right motor, bearing, felt seal, or idler assembly to stop the vibration.
01 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my dryer vibrating and making a grinding noise when the drum turns?
My dryer is squeaking or making loud noise when the drum turns. Could felt seals or bearings be the problem?
The drum is not turning smoothly or the dryer is not spinning — could the drive motor or idler pulley be at fault?
How do I know whether to replace the drive motor, idler pulley, or drum support bearing?
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