[cry41198]

Dryer started screaming several months ago, at first just a couple of sounds, now it begins when dryer is first started and then will stop after running for a little but starts back up. I purchased a new belt and idler pulley assembly and installed tonight but screaming was still there . The sound is like metal to metal, still dries the clothes but with alot of noise.

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

You have a ball and socket drum support. Need to pull drum and use high temp. grease on it or just replace it.

[cry41198]

I bought the rear drum bearing assembly, item # PS459829,is this the same thing?

Crystal

[sandmike123]

When mine did this I replaced the rear drum assembly and the gliders.

[kyle]

My dryer did the same thing, but finally after months and months of screaming the drum stopped turning at all. I thought I'd follow all the advice you have given already, but do I also need to replace the belt now as well? And is the part called the 'drum glide' the same as 'the glides'?
Thanks!

[sandmike123]

I would think they are the same thing. Mine where three plastic pieces attached to a piece of felt. And I did replace the belt. Not sure if it was necessary but I figured i already had it torn apart I might as well.

[PS Volunteer - JAXX]

also after running a dryer that has worn down drum glides the drum will cut into the front of the unit locking it into place