How to Fix a Noisy, Squeaking or Screeching Frigidaire Dryer 

Mr. Newberry, THANK YOU!!!!! I had been ignoring the intermittent squeak in my dryer until it became a constant squeak. I searched RU-vid and found this video and the one on changing the dryer belt. I watched them a few times, ordered the parts pack, and amazingly enough, IT WORKED JUST LIKE YOU SHOWED! I am a Murphy Law man myself, but this time WOW! I highly recommend your videos and especially want to tell others to vacuum out the dryer while doing this repair. I found lint everywhere, especially in the motor windings. Again, THANKS!!!

I followed your instructions and it saved me 7 to 8 hundred dollars. I bought the parts just like you said fit like a glove thank you for the informative video

Thank you so much, Bill, for providing this video! I would never have dared to try to fix it myself if I hadn't found your video. But after seeing it, I ordered the kit with the link you provided and successfully did the job myself - took between 2 and 2-1/2 hours. (The first hour was figuring out how to get the dryer apart because it was quite a bit different than the one you show in the link....) A couple of things I might add, if I may 1) the parts contained in the kit are made slightly less expensively that the parts I removed and the ones you show. In particular, the ball bearing didn't "snap" into its final place in the holder - it just slid in all the way. (I kept pushing on the drum to try to get it to "snap" into that last little bit before I figured out the difference.) 2) there were one or two places where having a helper (for like a minute) might have helped - for a second set of hands. The biggest one was when I was attaching the new "ball bearing assembly" to the drum. I couldn't reach my arm with a screwdriver all the way into the drum and, at the same time, be able to look at the bearing assembly on the back of the drum to line up the screws and the holes. Eventually I used a very long, magnetic phillips-head screwdriver to hold the screws roughly in place while aligning the assembly behind the drum and getting the screws started. It was slightly difficult to mount the unit that goes on the back of the washer with the tiny ball bearing. Here my arm pretty much reached and I could look on one side, then the other, to get things lined up... left it slightly loose and slipped the tiny ball into place from the back side and held it there while tightening the "bolts" on the inside. Again, thank you so much for producing this - I never would have attempted this without your help.

I have this exact dryer. Mine started squeaking a few days ago so I took it apart and sure enough the ball and socket were pretty dry. I cleaned the socket out and also cleaned off the ball and found nothing to be worn out so I simply packed new grease in the socket and also coated the ball with grease as well, no more squeak!!! I think the part that was squeaking was where the little steel ball bearing fits into a small cupped area on the larger steel ball. Your video about how to change the belt on this dryer really helped me figure out how to take it all apart. Thanks for your "how to" videos, you explain things very well. 👍👍👍

Bill...my wife thanks you, and I thank you! She's grateful that we saved money on the repair for our squeaky dryer, and I'm grateful that I was able to pull off a successful job, thanks to you! Bless you sir!

I followed your directions meticulously and everything worked perfectly!!! You saved a dryer and a lot of ears on Mt Hood in Oregon. Thank you so much.

enjoyed the no nonsense explanation, articulated speech and dealing only with the IMPORTANT factors, leaving out obvious, menial tasks...thank you !

You made this video 6 years ago and I am using it today in 2021. Thank you for this. Not only did I learn, but my hubby got BIG man points for trying this. You saved us about $700.00 or more and saved our marriage, LOL.

Just finished fixing our dryer, not exactly the same model, but with your tips i figured it out really well ! No more squeaking sound ! Very happy, thank you for this great video !!

This is one of those jobs that's easy once you know how. Thanks Bill! You made it easy to know how!

Thank you so much. Ordered the parts and fixed mine. It had gotten really bad. It was this or shell out for a new one. Mines a slightly different model and I had to remove the wire connections for the door and a light in there but it went smoothly enough. Much appreciated.

Thank you for sharing this video Bill. I fixed my squeaky dryer yesterday by myself for $22.95!!!

Very good video. I thought the squeaking noise was the slides but it turned out to be the ball assembly at the back. Thank you for this video.

I was able to do this repair/replacement myself in less than 4 hours start to finish! Your instructions and links to the parts and further disassembly are pretty much spot on! I had to take a few more things apart from the drum because my drum wouldn't lift out, so I had to use a hammer to pound it out after detaching the drum from the back of the dryer, but I got everything back together and it works great! Not too bad for a female DIYer!

Thank you for a great video My dryer is making noise and I was going to call to get it fixed, now thanks to you I Can fix it myself for a lot less money thank you

Watched the video, fixed the dryer - exactly as you said. Great video.

Hi Bill, just want to say thank you all your DIY videos. I like the way you are direct and straight to the point. I learn a lot from your videos always. The noise is very annoying but, now I know how to get rid of it. Thank you.

R.I.P. Bill you helped me out in so many ways with appliances.

Perfect timing on this video. My dryer just started making the "squeaking" noise, so now I see it's fairly simple to fix. This video, along with your disassembly video are awesome. Thanks for posting! By the way, WE ARE!

Thanks Bill, I like the way you make it easier to learn. I would like to see a video on how to properly charge a refrigerator. Thanks!! Great job by helping a begenner.

Had a really noisy dryer. One squirt of WD-40 in the little hole in the back/center. Immediately the dryer was silent. That was a year ago; still silent.

Thanks Bill, You are a great instructor

Thanks for sharing Bill! Did this job three times over the last 15 years! Well informative!

Your video was very helpful. I fixed my dryer for $20! Thanks!

You are a life saver, I can fix my squeak along with my heating coil that just broke!

Great videos! Love the extra tips. Gloves might be good for some of us weekend warriors as there are some sharp edges inside.

Thank you very much! Saved me a lot of money and the video was very easy to follow. No more squeaking!!

This is excellent! Thanks for the "how to" and the parts link. Fabulous!

Thanks for all the video's you do! I started in this career about two years ago and find myself watching your videos to continue my education. Quick question for you about the bearing replacement, what's your trick for keeping the "bb" in place while screwing it in? I've used masking tape doubled over so it's not sticky. Haven't tried a magnet yet but think i may try that on my next one.

A very informative video. You are so generous to take the time to share!! Thank you!

Thanks for this I used this and the link in this video to fix this problem. I would like to resolve another issue the only cycle that works in my dryer is the one that you chose the time 30 , 1h, 1:30 etc . The other cycles always ran for about 10 min and it stop leaving my clothes wet.

This was precisely my problem and I fixed it. FYI I have a kenmore 417 series gas dryer and it is exactly the same part.

Bill you are great!

Holy Smokes... learn something today Bill.. I always figure that it would be those rubber wheels that the drum sits on. Now is this on most brands or just frigidaire's ??

Thank you for the video you saved me a lot of money.

You are the man Bill....

Excellent video. What is that metal part did the ball rides on the needs to be replaced called?

Thank you for making this video.

This video was perfect! Thanks for posting!

Great video. How can I have separate power cords for the washer and dryer? Currently my GE stackable washer and dryer combo had only one cord. However I understand the washer and dryer have separate circuits so in theory is it possible to separate the power input such that the washer and dryer each has it own separate power cord? Thanks.

Hi Bill - thanks for the video. Our Frigidaire started making an almost roaring sound. I thought perhaps making this repair would fix it. Got the parts from your link, Amazon had them here the next day, and I completed it this afternoon. Wasn't as easy as you made it look but I did get it all done. Plug up the dryer however and it STILL roars. Any suggestions as to what to try next? Thanks!

Are all frigidaire dryers the same so if I have a squeaky one, it would most likely be this part that needs replacing? and "We Are" (love the hat)

Thanks a lot! ❤ this was an awesome and useful vid.

Thx a Ton 4 your Post. Gr8 Work.

I Have a question for you, is that replaceable part for the squeaky Frigidaire dryer the same for all Frigidaire dryers? because I have an older stackable, and the dryer squeak. I don't know the year though.

thank so much for the vidio my friend it really helped me

Great! My dryer is now doing this. Guess I will play repairman.

Great info. Worked easily.

Are the drums the same for gas dryers as electric dryers?

Thank you. Just needed cleaning and new grease.

Hey Bill! Umm I’m looking the link to order the part kit? Should I also look on my dryer for serial #? Or is this a universal part? Thanks👌🏻✌🏻

fffollowed the link for the part on Amazon....there are pages of them...which one is the complete kit for my Gallery dryer?

Hi Bill, great videos! We are preparing to make this repair. We have taken the model and serial number from our Frigidaire dryer and do not see a match in those listed on your Amazon parts page. Are the numbers listed in your parts list for the actual replacement part or the whole dryer? Not sure how to proceed and wanting to order the part before we take the dyer apart, if possible. Thanks for clarifying. Brenda Pauls

I have a Frigidaire dryer that makes a rumbling noise after it runs for about 10 minutes. I bought a new bearing replacement kit but the bearing has a protrusion coming out of the end where it would come in contact with the ball bearing. My old bearing had an indent where the ball would rest. Is this a defective part?

Great video as usual

Good Job

thanks for this Bill ...

I have a Gibson doing the same thing and I searched and said Gibson is made by Frigidaire-- so does the part you talk about the same part on both brand names?

Is it different sizes for different dryers?

Thank you!!

Nice video. Thanks.

Thanks man!!

where can you get the unit? I found individual items, but it cost considerably more when you have to buy them per piece

It works, thanks so much...

Are the parts the same on all Frigidaire dryers? I can't find a model number and my dryer is screaming

Thank you

The link for taking apart takes ne to replacing the belt

My Frigidaire dryer belt didn't break but it was squeaking and now the drum isn't spinning at all. Could it be the bearing and that plastic piece needs to be changed?

I followed your video to the T and when I put it back together the belt is not lining up. I ran a small load of towels and it sounded like shoes were in the drum. Please help!!

I did this and my dryer no longer squeaks but it shuts off after 10-15 minutes.. any idea what may have happened?

I can't find a model number on my Affinity drier. Are they all the same? The units are probably 10 years old. Maybe we should just replace them.

How much lubricant is needed in the ball joint?

Thanks! Great video! You just saved us a bunch of $$$

mine has a rhythmic click or thump in the front right corner? Any ideas?

I ran my dryer squealing for a long time now it will barely turn and sounds like ball bearing rolling around?

I JUST REGREASE MINE.. THERE IS A PORT ON THE BACK OF MINE .. 3 IN 1 OIL WORKS FINE

RIP , thanks Bill

How the heck do you keep the ball bearing from falling out to reassemble????

Didn't see a link in the video

How do i do this if the belt isn’t broken? I don’t see in your videos how to remove the belt to get the drum out to replace the rear bearing! Help!

I replaced that part and now the dryer is not working , the light bulb do turn on But when i press to start button it does not start what cain it be

thx bill

Great

I ran into a 18 year double stack unit and wonder how much a job like this would cost?

I looked inside the dryer and at the entire front and no indication of who the maker is. All I see is 'wrinkle minder' on the control panel. What manufacturer would not put their name right on the front or on the control panel ? When I look on the back of the machine, it was sold by JC Penney back in the 1980s, since I bought my house in 1991 and it was there when I moved in. So, whoever made machines for Penney's would help. Like Frigidaire or GE.

bieeeeen tnks

Ya my ball fell off too

I can't see the link to disassemble

RIP bill!

Wow, people run those dryers for a really long time while it squeaks, loudly... *whistles*...

that bb is for ground... try changing this on a stacked unit in a tight closet haha without pulling down the dryer... now this will separate the Men from the Boys... haha

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Yep! I let it go too long and the ball sheered right off! (Frigidaire affinity) 🫡🤙🏾

thank you

Awesome thank you so much