Electrolux Dryer: rattling; shaking
What is this symptom?
Is your Electrolux dryer making a rattling or shaking noise? This issue is often caused by loose parts clanking inside the drum or excessive vibration due to uneven loads. Identifying the root cause is essential for proper repairs and to ensure your dryer operates smoothly.
Important Tips for Electrolux Models
- Electrolux official support specifically identifies foreign objects and clothing hardware as a cause of rattling/clanking, suggests empty load testing.
Possible Causes
Foreign objects or clothing hardware in drum
How to Identify: Rattling sounds coinciding with specific loads; removing items stops noise
Part: Drum interior / foreign object
Uneven load or overloaded drum causing vibration
How to Identify: Noise more pronounced with heavy/bulky items (sheets/towels; redistributing load reduces noise
Part: Drum / load distribution
Worn or damaged drum support rollers
How to Identify: Drum does not spin smoothly by hand; visible wear on rollers; vibration increases over time
Part: Drum support rollers and axles
Worn idler pulley or idler assembly
How to Identify: Noise increases with drum rotation; pulley won’t spin freely by hand; squeaking/rattling present
Part: Idler pulley/assembly
Blower wheel loose or obstructed
How to Identify: Rattling/wobbling from airflow components; weak airflow from vent
Part: Blower wheel and housing
Worn or damaged drum bearing
How to Identify: Grinding/rattling as drum turns; resistance when rotating drum by hand
Part: Drum bearing
DIY Solutions
Check for foreign objects and clothing hardware
- Stop dryer and open drum
- Inspect inside drum and lint trap for coins, metal, or other objects
- Remove any found items; run empty cycle to confirm noise gone
Redistribute or reduce load
- Open dryer mid-cycle (if safe) or stop cycle
- Redistribute heavy/bulky items evenly
- Run dryer to see if noise persists
Level dryer externally
- Place level on dryer top
- Adjust leveling feet until unit is balanced
- Test run and observe vibration
Next step
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Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Dryer Drum Roller
Supports the dryer drum and lets it rotate smoothly inside the cabinet.
- Typical part-only price
- $20 - $70
- DIY difficulty
- Medium
- Estimated time
- 45-90 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Dryer Idler Pulley
Maintains tension on the dryer drum belt as the drum rotates.
Dryer Blower Wheel
Moves heated air through the dryer drum and exhaust system.
Drum Bearing Kit
Supports the spinning drum and ensures smooth, quiet rotation during cycles.
Model-compatible Dryer parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit
Helps remove routine lint buildup from an accessible dryer vent path. It does not diagnose or repair an E-code or failed component.
Lint Trap Cleaning Brush
A narrow brush for routine cleaning around an accessible lint screen and housing.
Dryer Vent Hose Kit
A replacement exhaust duct option for visibly crushed or damaged external venting. Check diameter, length, local code, and installation clearance.
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Professional Repairs
Replace drum support rollers and axles
Replace idler pulley/assembly
Replace blower wheel
Replace drum bearing
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Clean lint filter and vent regularly: Foreign objects and airflow blockages that contribute to noise
Frequency: After every few loads -
Inspect drum rollers and idler components annually: Wear-related vibration and noise
Frequency: Annually
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Electrolux Dryer rattling; shaking?
How do I fix Electrolux Dryer rattling; shaking myself?
How much does it cost to fix rattling; shaking?
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References & Sources
Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Loose or damaged drum support rollers
- Worn or broken belt
- Unbalanced load or improper leveling of the dryer
User Suggested Solutions
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Check and tighten or replace the drum support rollers. To do this, unplug the dryer, remove the front panel, and inspect the rollers for wear. Replace if necessary.
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Inspect and replace the drive belt. Unplug the dryer, remove the front panel, and check the condition of the belt. If it's worn or broken, replace it with a new one.
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Ensure the dryer is properly leveled. Adjust the leveling feet if the dryer is shaking during operation. Also, redistribute the load inside the drum to avoid imbalance.
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