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  1. 02-20-12, 11:37 AM #1
    Wally107
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    Whirlpool Elec Dryer - funny noise

    Whenever I have an issue with anything around the house - this is the first place I come. Hope you guys can bail me out again!

    Whirlpool electric dryer - Model: LER4634EQ2 - purchased about 13-14 years ago.

    Today, began making a low-pitched "moaning" (sorta) noise (noises are so hard to explain in writing). When I hit the START button, it makes a loud, low hum as the drum begins turning...almost as if the motor is under a huge load trying to get started (just a few shirts in it). Then the groaning noise continues as it runs.

    Seems to heat up and tumble OK (aside from the noise)....however, I just noticed it will only run for about 10 minutes...then shut off. It will restart, but only run for another 10 minutes or so.

    Initially, I was thinking a bearing somewhere (rear drum, idler pulley??)...but with it shutting off after 10 minutes, it makes me think something's putting a load on the motor, and the heating up to where the thermostat is tripping.

    Any thoughts?
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  2. 02-20-12, 04:43 PM #2
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    You have a motor going bad. Soon the only way you will get it to start is hold door switch and turn drum. Haft the time I also have to replace blower wheel as it is frozen on shaft.
  3. 02-21-12, 05:08 AM #3
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    Thanx pugsl! I agree.

    Dove in to it last night. Everything else looks fine - belt (suprisingly), idler pulley, rear rollers, etc)...gotta be the motor.

    Got one on order - should be in tomorrow or Thursday. I'll post the results.

    Thanx again.
  4. 02-22-12, 03:11 PM #4
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    Replaced the motor...took about 15 minutes...runs like a brand new machine!!!

    Service contract...bahhh...they're for sissies.

    DIY forever!!!!
  5. 02-22-12, 06:04 PM #5
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    Soon the only way you will get it to start is hold door switch and turn drum.
    I had that problem about 8 years ago on my Kenmore (Whirlpool), but my problem was just dry motor bearings, no noise. I replaced the motor and it has been fine ever since. Mine is now 27 years old.
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