It’s enough for you to be stopped in your tracks when an appliance makes an unusual noise. You may feel that an immediate repair is necessary if your Whirlpool tumble dryer starts making a strange sound. You can usually solve this problem yourself in many cases. We will help you find the correct solution to your Whirlpool tumble dryer if it is clicking or squealing.
Whirlpool Tumble dryer Makes Noise Here’s how you can silence it
It is not necessary to repair your Whirlpool tumble dryer if it makes noises, or takes longer than normal cycles to dry. Let us help you identify the most common Whirlpool tumble dryer sounds, such as tumbling or noises.
The tumble dryer makes a clicking sound
What causes it? Understanding the pros and disadvantages of electric and gas tumble dryers is important. A component in a gas tumble dryer can make clicking sounds. This is usually caused by the gas valve being opened, allowing gas to flow to the tumble dryer’s burner, heating the air. This is normal and happens periodically during drying cycles.
Tumble dryer Makes Scraping Noise
What causes it? Small objects can get caught in the tumble dryer drum seam, which can lead to scraping sounds. It is possible for coins, screws and nails to fall out of pockets and get trapped in seams at the front and back of your tumble dryer.
You can fix it by turning off your tumble dryer. Check the seams and remove any items that may be present. Make sure to check the pockets of your clothing before you wash or dry it. This will prevent small objects from getting caught.
Tumble dryer Rattling, or Knocking
What could cause it? Whirlpool tumble dryers can make a rattling sound.
- Tumbling buttons or zippers inside the tumble dryer drum
- It is possible for objects that are left on tumble dryers to vibrate.
- It is possible for the washing machine to touch the tumble dryer, causing rattling during a washing cycle.
- When a tumble dryer is placed on top of a pedestal, items inside the pedestal drawer can rattle.
How to fix it
- Before washing or drying clothes, check your pockets to make sure you don’t have any items.
- Do not place any objects on the tumble dryer’s top while it is running
- Between the washing machine and tumble dryer, leave space
- During a drying cycle, take items out of the pedestal storage drawer.
Tumble dryer Makes Thump Noise
What causes it? Whirlpool tumble dryers that make a thumping sound can be due to several reasons.
Items that are large, such as bedding and towels, get clogged up in the drying process can cause them to be difficult to dry.
Tennis shoes are tumbled in a tumble dryer
The tumble dryer hasn’t been used recently and the drum rollers have gotten flattened
How to fix it
- Stop drying and untangle twisted objects. Reduce the drying cycle by adding large items loosely.
- Tennis shoes shouldn’t be dried in a tumble dryer. Air drying is better.
- To allow drum rollers and their shapes to return to normal, let the tumble dryer run for several moments.
Loud Tumble dryer Pounding Noise
It could be caused by worn-out drum rollers, which can make tumble dryers tumble unevenly.
How to fix it: To inspect and replace the drum rollers, remove the top and front panels as well as the tumble dryer drum. They should be replaced if the rollers look worn. Even if only one roller is worn, it is a good idea to replace them all at once.
Whirlpool Tumble dryer Squealing
What could cause it? A squealing sound is not something to ignore. It can be a sign of one of these malfunctions:
- Wear to the idler pulley
- A broken drive belt
- Worn drum glides
How to fix it
Whirlpool tumble dryers that make a lot of noise can cause laundry to stop.
