Dryer drum slight wobble

[RichK]

Hi.

This is a Kenmore Model 87182100, which is 10+ years old. It's a gas unit.

There is a slight wobble in the drum. Not terribly noisy, but annoying. I opened it up and could not find anything obvious. When I turn the drum by hand, I do not feel any spots that would cause this. Felt both idler rolls and the seem smooth.

There's some amount of play front-to-rear, but am not sure how much is normal.

Anyone care to guess, what may be the cause, or what's worn out?

Regards,

RichK

[professorpaul]

I think you are at the end of the useful life of the dryer. I would be inclined to suspect the main shaft bearings. Mine on a Kenmore were sintered bronze. I gave them a squirt of oil, and managed to get another year out of the dryer.

[RichK]

"professorpaul"

Not sure where the main shaft bearings are. The dryer drum is supported by two rubber rolls and felt seals.

Are you sure, you're not thinking of a washer?

If you are thinking of a dryer, do you think the slight bumping is coming from a motor wobble, transmitted via the long belt, to the drum? Possible I suppose,

RichK

[bnlfan]

Go to

and click on repair help. You can look at an interactive image of your style of dryer.

It likely a very easy fix. I don't think you need to get rid of the unit yet.