Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    kiracaleb's Avatar
    kiracaleb Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Nov 9, 2011, 06:37 AM
    Squeaky Moffat Dryer
    My dryer just started squeaking it's a Moffat I really don't want to call someone in does anyone have any suggestions?
    drtom4444's Avatar
    drtom4444 Posts: 3,282, Reputation: 145
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    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

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Squeaky Clothes Dryer only stops squeaking when pressure placed on top of dryer [ 1 Answers ]

My clothes dryer has recently developed an annoying squeaking sound. The only way I can get it to stop is by placing pressure on the top front of the dryer. Could someone please help me troubleshoot the underlying problem causing the squeak?

Squeaky Dryer [ 1 Answers ]

We have a 3 year old Dryer that has just started squeaking loudly. Is it the belt or the bearings?

Squeaky Dryer [ 1 Answers ]

I have a Fridgidaire Gallery Dryer that has a high-pitched squeak. How can I fix this? How do you access the inside of the dryer? Thanks.

Squeaky dryer [ 6 Answers ]

We have a dryer that is obnoxiously squeaking every time that the drumb spins... first off I don't know what is wrong with it... second we would like to fix it... but my big question is it safe to use in the mean time?? Lastnight I hung all my wet clothes in the garage and guess what?? Yep... they...


View more questions Search