Miele Dryer: abnormal noise

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Are you hearing abnormal noises from your Miele Dryer? This can include squealing, grinding, or buzzing sounds that indicate potential issues. Common causes include worn drum support components, like rollers and bearings, or less frequently, internal motor wear. Identifying the source of the noise can help you decide whether to pursue DIY fixes or call a professional.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Miele Models

Official Miele support pages acknowledge noise problems and direct owners to support, but detailed official troubleshooting steps for noise are limited beyond contact and manual references.

Possible Causes

Worn drum support components (rollers/bearings)

How to Identify: Loud squealing/grinding sound, drum difficult to turn manually

Part: Drum rollers / rear drum bearing

Motor internal wear

How to Identify: Low humming or buzzing distinct from normal motor sound; progressive worsening

Part: Dryer motor

DIY Solutions

Remove foreign objects from drum

Easy 5-10 minutes

Stop the dryer and disconnect power.
Open the drum and visually inspect for coins, buttons, or small metal objects.
Remove any foreign objects found.
Run a short cycle to verify noise is resolved.

⚠️ Safety First: Always disconnect power before inspecting inside drum.

Clean lint filter and dryer vents

Easy 10-15 minutes

Tools Needed: soft brush or vacuum

Remove the lint filter and clean off lint.
Use a brush or vacuum to clean lint and dust from vent openings.
Replace the filter and run the dryer to test noise reduction.

Professional Repairs

Replace drum rollers and bearings

Estimated Cost: $80 - $250

Drive belt replacement

Estimated Cost: $50 - $120

Motor or blower assembly repair/replacement

Estimated Cost: $150 - $400+

When to Call a Professional

Noise continues after removing foreign objects and cleaning vents

Loud grinding or metalâ€‘onâ€‘metal sounds suggesting internal wear

Difficulty turning drum manually (indicates support component wear)

Any burning smell or excessive heat during operation

Preventive Maintenance

Clean lint filter and dryer vents: Airflow restriction and fan noise
Frequency: monthly
Inspect drum interior for small objects before each load: Noise from foreign objects hitting drum
Frequency: every load

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Miele Dryer abnormal noise?

Common causes include worn drum support components and less frequently, motor internal wear.

How do I fix Miele Dryer abnormal noise myself?

You can remove foreign objects from the drum and clean the lint filter and dryer vents.

How much does it cost to fix abnormal noise?

Professional repairs like drum roller replacement can cost between $80 - $250.

When should I call a technician for abnormal noise?

Call a technician if DIY solutions don't resolve the noise or if the issue seems complex.

References & Sources

Miele Troubleshooting for Noises Official

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

40%

DIY Success Rate Difficulty: Professional

Common Issues Reported by Users

Defective heat pump assembly causing high-pitched noise
Worn drum rollers leading to excessive friction
Loose or damaged belt creating a whistling sound

User Suggested Solutions

Inspect and replace the heat pump assembly if defective. Disconnect the dryer, remove the back panel, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to replace the assembly.
Check and replace worn drum rollers. Access the drum by removing the front panel and inspect the rollers for wear. Replace if necessary.
Inspect the drive belt for damage or looseness. Remove the front panel and check the belt tension and condition. Replace if it appears worn or loose.

Analysis based on 1 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

Miele TXI680WP Eco & Steam tea kettle sort of noise

Community Discussions

high pitch noise, similar to a tea kettle about to whistle

Miele service flagged it as a defective unit requiring a new heat pump assembly; unit was replaced.