"dzlater" wrote in message
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Hello -

We have a 2 year old electric Kenmore Dryer - model number 417.81142000

It has been working quite well for us but has suddenly become quite noisy.
I have removed the top panel and watched the drum spin and there is no
obvious vibration or other problem.


Model number - good start, that tells us that you jave a Frigidaire
manufactured unit. What kind of noise are you experiencing? Thumping,
scraping (if so, metallic/plastic or a mixture), buzzing? Did the noise go
away when you removed the top? Any idea what part of the dryer it comes
from?