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Dryer Making Noise?

If your dryer is making noise, squeaking, grinding, banging, scraping, or getting louder during the cycle, it usually means a moving part is worn, loose, or rubbing inside the machine. A noisy dryer should be checked before it causes more damage to the drum, belt, motor, or support system.

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⚠️ Important note: If the dryer makes grinding, metal scraping, or loud banging sounds, stop using it. Continuing to run a noisy dryer can turn a smaller repair into a bigger motor, drum, or support system problem.

Why Your Dryer Is Making Noise

A dryer drum is supported by several moving parts. When rollers, belts, bearings, glides, or the idler pulley wear out, the dryer may start squeaking, grinding, thumping, scraping, or banging during the cycle.

Worn drum rollers — often causes thumping, rumbling, or loud rolling noise.
Bad idler pulley — can create squeaking, squealing, or high-pitched noise.
Worn dryer belt — may cause squealing, slipping, or drum movement issues.
Drum glides or felt seal wear — can create scraping or grinding sounds.
Blower wheel issue — may sound like rattling, vibration, or airflow noise.
Motor or bearing problem — deep humming, grinding, or loud operation may point to a failing motor.

Common Signs

Dryer squeaks or squeals while running
Grinding or scraping noise from inside the dryer
Loud banging or thumping during the cycle
Dryer vibrates or rattles more than usual
Drum sounds loose or does not turn smoothly

Quick Advice Before Calling

Stop the dryer if you hear metal scraping, grinding, or loud banging.
Remove heavy loads and try a smaller load only if the noise is mild.
Check inside the drum for coins, screws, buttons, or small objects.
Do not keep running the dryer if the noise gets louder or the drum feels loose.

If the noise continues with a normal load, it is better to diagnose the dryer before the belt, rollers, motor, or drum support system gets worse.