John Taylor wrote:
I have a Sears Kenmore (mfd by Whirlpool) Dryer, model 110.64212200 that
is almost 3 years old and only gets light/moderate use. It has begun
making an unhappy squeaking/groaning noise during operation. Based on
the frequency of the squeaking it sounds like it is the drum rotating
that is causing the squeaks, not the motor.

Is there anything that I can lubricate or otherwise do to maintain my
equipment? The user manual and installation manual don't offer anything
of value other than the parts diagram.

Thanks!

Hi,

It has begun
making an unhappy squeaking/groaning noise during operation. Based on
the frequency of the squeaking it sounds like it is the drum rotating
that is causing the squeaks, not the motor.

Drum support wheels may be suspect. Something caught in one of the drum
seals.

Is there anything that I can lubricate

It is usually best to replace the item that is making the noise,
lubrication ( esp a grease ) can attract dust and cause other problems.

or otherwise do to maintain my
equipment?

Vent system going outside should be cleaned out once a year, inside of
the dryer should be vacuumed out every 2-5 years depending on the
dryers useage time.

The user manual and installation manual don't offer anything
of value other than the parts diagram.

They normally never will, they offer info on operating the product.

http://www.applianceaid.com/dryers.html
http://www.applianceaid.com/whirlpool-dryers.html

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/