[HomeGirl]

Ever have the feeling that your laundry machines are arguing with one another??

My washing machine growls and my dryer screams.

What is to be done for a dryer that sounds like it inherited the alternator belt from my dad's old Dodge? *squeeeeaaalll!!*

Help!!

HG

[10cents]

Originally Posted by HomeGirl

Ever have the feeling that your laundry machines are arguing with one another??

My washing machine growls and my dryer screams.

What is to be done for a dryer that sounds like it inherited the alternator belt from my dad's old Dodge? *squeeeeaaalll!!*

Help!!

HG

lol

I was going to ask how old is your machine then I noticed it's description. Squeals means that metal is grinding with metal. Most newer machines are usually self-lubricating but even those get noisy after years of constant use.

Since that machine is old, the lubricants have given up their ghosts a long time ago. You may need to replace parts that shows extensive wear and tear and lubricate all moving parts thoroughly.

[HomeGirl]

Hmm. Okay, so what's the safe way to do that...? Open up the back and look for the parts that are galling the poor thing?

...and what product do you recommend to lubricate the parts?

Thanks!

HG

[sinamin]

Oh boy - this really concerns me now. Lately when I go to my mother's I hear an awful noise with her dryer. It did in fact sound like something grinding but since the dryer is only about 6 years old, I didn't think it could happen so fast. She only uses it about twice a week.

[10cents]

Originally Posted by HomeGirl

Hmm. Okay, so what's the safe way to do that...? Open up the back and look for the parts that are galling the poor thing?

...and what product do you recommend to lubricate the parts?

Thanks!

HG

That's what I exactly did with a washer/dryer. I took off the back panel and tried to see how everything runs. As for lubricants, I use a light grease that I also use to lubricate my bike.

[wingnut]

Originally Posted by 10cents

That's what I exactly did with a washer/dryer. I took off the back panel and tried to see how everything runs. As for lubricants, I use a light grease that I also use to lubricate my bike.

I would be careful with that buddy. Ever noticed most of those machines has a warning label at the back that says "no user serviceable parts inside?" They might be serious about it.