Electrolux Dryer: making noise

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Electrolux dryer making unusual noises such as squealing, rattling, or grinding? These sounds can indicate issues like foreign objects in the drum, worn components, or installation problems that need attention to prevent further damage.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Electrolux Models

  • Normal operational chime and some vibrations can occur; rattling may also be caused by loose internal blower or felt tape — check documentation.
  • Felt tape along drum and moisture sensor can cause noise early in use but should diminish.

Possible Causes

Foreign objects (coins, buckles) in drum

How to Identify: Rattling/clanking noises that change when clothes load changes, disappear when empty test run is done

Part: Drum interior

Unlevel or loose dryer installation

How to Identify: Vibrating or walking during operation; noise reduces when appliance is leveled

Part: Dryer feet/leveling system

Worn drive belt or idler pulley

How to Identify: Squealing, squeaking or scraping noise during drum rotation, may worsen with load

Part: Drive belt, idler pulley

Worn or damaged drum support rollers/axles

How to Identify: Thumping or rumbling noise, uneven rotation feel when manually spinning drum

Part: Drum support rollers and axles

Faulty blower wheel or obstruction

How to Identify: Grinding or scraping noise from back of dryer, airflow irregularities

Part: Blower wheel and housing

Worn drum bearing

How to Identify: Grinding or squealing that increases over time, heavy resistance when turning drum by hand

Part: Drum bearing

Loose internal components or felt tape issues

How to Identify: Scraping or rubbing sounds correlated with loose seals or felt; may be normal initially on new machine per Electrolux

Part: Felt tape/drum seals or internal mounts

DIY Solutions

Check for Foreign Objects

Easy 5–10 minutes
  1. Stop the dryer and unplug.
  2. Open drum and inspect for coins, buckles, or other objects.
  3. Remove any found items and run an empty cycle.
  4. Note if noise persists.
⚠️ Safety First: Unplug before inspecting interior.

Level the Dryer

Easy 10–20 minutes
Tools Needed: Carpenter’s level, Wrench or pliers
  1. Place level across top of dryer front-to-back and side-to-side.
  2. Adjust leveling legs until dryer sits level.
  3. Tighten any locking nuts if present.
  4. Test run and listen for reduced vibration/noise.
⚠️ Safety First: Ensure dryer is stable to prevent tipping.

Inspect Drive Belt and Idler Pulley

Moderate 30–60 minutes
Tools Needed: Screwdrivers, Socket set, Work gloves
  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Remove access panel to view belt and idler.
  3. Inspect belt for fraying or cracks and idler pulley for free rotation.
  4. Replace belt and/or pulley if worn.
  5. Reassemble and test.
⚠️ Safety First: Ensure power disconnected before work.

Check Drum Support Rollers

Moderate 30–90 minutes
Tools Needed: Screwdrivers, Socket set
  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Remove panels to access drum and roller assemblies.
  3. Spin each roller by hand; replace if stiff or worn.
  4. Reassemble and test machine.
⚠️ Safety First: Disconnect power; handle drum carefully.

Clean Blower Wheel Area

Moderate 30–60 minutes
Tools Needed: Screwdrivers, Vacuum
  1. Unplug dryer.
  2. Access blower housing.
  3. Remove lint/debris around blower wheel.
  4. Check wheel for damage; replace if necessary.
  5. Reassemble and test.
⚠️ Safety First: Avoid damaging blower fins; ensure no power applied.

Professional Repairs

Replace Motor or Major Internal Parts

Estimated Cost: $250 – $450+

Full Drum Support and Belt Maintenance Kit Replacement

Estimated Cost: $150 – $300

When to Call a Professional

Noise persists after basic DIY checks and cleaning
Grinding or scraping indicating metal-on-metal contact
Motor humming without drum rotation

Preventive Maintenance

  • Clean lint filter after each use: Airflow restrictions and associated noise
    Frequency: Every load
  • Inspect and clean dryer vent annually: Overheating and noise from airflow issues
    Frequency: Yearly
  • Level dryer at installation: Vibration noise
    Frequency: One-time or when moved
  • Run occasional empty cycles: Flat spots on rollers
    Frequency: Monthly

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Electrolux Dryer making noise?
Common causes include foreign objects, unlevel installation, worn drive belts, or damaged drum support rollers.
How do I fix Electrolux Dryer making noise myself?
Check for foreign objects, level the dryer, inspect the drive belt and idler pulley, and clean the blower wheel.
How much does it cost to fix making noise?
Professional repairs can cost between $150 and $450, depending on the issue.
When should I call a technician for making noise?
Call a technician if DIY solutions do not resolve the issue or if you're unsure about performing repairs.

References & Sources

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

100%
DIY Success Rate Difficulty: DIY

Common Issues Reported by Users

  • Interference with rollers/mechanisms (1 mentions)
  • Worn or unlubricated components (1 mentions)

User Suggested Solutions

  1. Cleaning and oiling the components

    Success rate: 33.0%

  2. Removing dryer sheet interference

    Success rate: 33.0%
Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

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  2. Electrolux dryer making funny noises
  3. Electrolux Dryer Noise

Community Discussions

ridiculous noise

A dryer sheet was interfering with the rollers/mechanisms.

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making growling sound before drum starts turning

Cleaning and oiling the components resolved the noise issue.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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