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kiracaleb
Nov 9, 2011, 06:37 AM
My dryer just started squeaking it's a Moffat I really don't want to call someone in does anyone have any suggestions?

drtom4444
Nov 10, 2011, 06:35 AM
You are going to have to tear it down, clean it, and lubricate the bearings with white lithium grease. If you don't then it will fail and the repair will be more expensive. Hopefully, you can lubricate it and cure the problem. Dryers are very easy to fix as all of the parts are light and easy to take apart. Here are some helpful links and instructions: http://www.electrical-forensics.com/Dryer/ElectricClothesDryers.html
http://fixitnow.com/wp/2010/10/09/whirlpool-dryer-model-le5800xsw3-wiring-diagram/
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/Electric%20Clothes%20Dryers.pdf
You will have to clean the drier out thoroughly or it is all for nothing. Every air duct will have to be removed and scraped and washed out to remove baked on lint deposits which is like a concrete lining. This will burn so the manufacturer has installed the safeties to keep from having a house fire. Driers were the number one cause of fires at one time. Look at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMP7BW1lLs4 to see how. Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBiRw-KElC4 ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFTZGgVisCI
Note that on most of the videos it does not show them washing out the parts, but this is important because it's the only way to really get the parts clean, just don't get motor wet or the capacitor if it has one. Vacuum out the motor. I would move the drier out to your garage to have plenty of space to work. You also want to check your vent and clean it, also. The job is really easier than it sounds. There is no shortcut that will work; it has to be cleaned well. Before you re-assemble it make sure to use white lithium grease (high-temp grease) and grease all bearings. Just vacuuming out the dryer a little does little good. DrTom4444