Squeaky GE Dryer

[ts8586]

I have a GE dryer (7-8 years old) that squeaks pretty bad when running. Knock on wood, it still dries the clothes. I read that you should put a little belt/high-heat grease under the belt that goes around the drum. However, belt/high-heat grease is very hard to find. 3 big hardware stores didn't carry the stuff. One guy recommended I spray a belt-conditioner under it, something that I could get at any auto parts store.

So, I tried it, and it seemed to do the trick. However, when I put the next load of wetter, heavier clothes in, the squeak was back. Lightening up the load makes the squeak not so annoying.

Do I absolutely have to find, and order via the internet if necessary, high-heat grease? Or am I looking at a more expensive fix? Thanks for any helpful input.

[Dan O.]

Model number?

I have a GE dryer (7-8 years old)

I'm afraid that is not enough information to identify the appliance in question. What is needed is its exact model number as the forum notice requested be supplied. If you post it we can at least look it up to see what appliance design you're dealing with.

You can find tips for locating the model and serial number identification tag on your appliances at the following link:

LINK > Model Number Tag Location Guide

squeaks pretty bad when running. I read that you should put a little belt/high-heat grease under the belt that goes around the drum

No you shouldn't! Nothing like that should be necessary in any appliance I know of.

Or am I looking at a more expensive fix?

I don't know about being more expensive but looking into the actual cause and not just treating the symptom will be necessary. On most dryers a problem with the rear drum shaft and bearing along with the front drum slides (or drum rollers if used on whatever model of dryer you have) would usually need to be investigated. The motor and idler (belt tension) pulley are also possibilities. Once corrected you might need to clean off whatever gunk was sprayed onto the drum.

JMO

Dan O.
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[HayZee518]

nothing for a lubricant should be placed on the drum. the motor has sintered bearings and the idler is nylon. I would look here first. there are felt bearings if you want to call them that around the door of the drum. once these wear out you'll have metal to metal or metal to plastic contact.