Speed Queen Dryer

[anonymous]

Need help
i have model #ST0300DRG stack dryer,when is running it make lots of noise,whole machine shakes and rattlels
any idea?
thanks

[IPSOTECH]

Yes, very easy solution.

Remove power to dryer. Go to back of dryer and using a 5/16 th nut driver remove the screws holding the vent cover plate (of the dryer that is making noise, top or bottom) just to the right of the fan motor. There are about 10 of them. DO NOT REMOVE THE CENTER 2 BUT LOOSEN THEM SLIGHTLY. With a flashlight observe the fan motor blades for lint buildup. You will see a buildup of lint in between each blade. Reach in and loosen up the lint with your finger. Make sure you get as much off as you can and try and pull it out rather than letting it fall in. When you are satisfied that you a have removed the lint and any other debris you can replace the cover panel. When replacing the cover panel make sure the damper flap is on the right side of the \ bar. If you install it incorrectly the damper will not be able to open and the dryer may not heat due to the blockage.

Another cause of vibration in this dryer are worn or warped roller wheels. But the lint thing is probably what is causing the problem. Try that first and then if it still is a problem I'll tell you how to check and or change the rollers.

[Fred50]

I don't have any dryers that are rattling, but how do you know when it's time to replace the rollers?

I remove the dryer fronts twice a year and clean out the lint and junk that collects under the rollers. Do you recommend turning the rollers around to even out the wear? Our version of a tire rotation!

I didn't want to find out I have to buy a bunch of rollers after I already have the fronts off. It is a pain in the butt to take them off more than once.