Samsung dryer noisy

Why is my Samsung dryer suddenly so loud?

Here is a list of common dryer noises along with typical causes and suggested solutions.

Dryer rattling noise

Loud rattling noise in an dryer can be caused by coins or a similar foreign object clanging around in the drum while the dryer runs.

Check and empty all pockets when doing laundry to avoid this dryer noise.

Zippers, snaps and other metal objects on clothing can also make rattling noise during the cycle.

Zip up zippers and snap all snaps, then turn garments inside out to help avoid rattling caused by zippers and snaps.

Rattling in a dryer can also be caused by unstable leveling feet.

Press down on diagonally opposing corners of the dryer to check for play and adjust leveling feet to stabilize the dryer as shown in the image below.

Fast thumping noise

Fast thumping noise in your dryer can be caused by a worn drum support roller. If the dryer was idle for a long time because it was in storage or in an unused house, one side of a drum support roller can become flat and cause a fast thumping noise.

Unplug the dryer and shut off the gas supply if you have a gas dryer. Open the top panel and of the dryer and spin the dryer drum by hand to check for noise coming from the drum support rollers.

Replace the drum support rollers if one side is flat and the rollers make noise.

Here’s a video that shows how to replace dryer drum support rollers in a common type of dryer:

If you’re not confident that you can access and replace the drum support rollers on your own, schedule dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician replace the rollers for you.

Banging and/or squealing noise

A damaged idler pulley, idler pulley bracket or idler pulley tension spring could cause a loud noise such as banging or squealing in your dryer.

When the noise is coming from the bottom of the dryer cabinet, have a service technician examine the dryer and fix the noise.

Metallic scraping noise

A scraping noise can indicate damage to the drum glide bearing or felt drum seal.

Unplug the dryer and shut off the gas supply if you have a gas dryer. Open the top panel and inspect the drum glide bearing and felt seal for damage.

Have a service technician replace any worn or damaged components.

While other problems can cause noises in your dryer, these are the most common causes. If you’re unable to find and fix the cause of dryer noise on your own, schedule appliance repair to have a technician fix the dryer.

What to expect when you experience a Samsung dryer makes noise issue

How is the makes noise problem fixed?

Correcting most makes noise problems usually involves replacing the drum support roller, blower wheel or drum belt. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a noisy dryer

When the dryer makes noise it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. We provide Samsung dryer repair near you, and our technicians are experienced at diagnosing and fixing all types of dryer issues.

What to look out for with a dryer that makes noise diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Samsung Dryer Making Loud Noise

Your Samsung dryer making loud noise could be caused by overloading the drum with clothes. If you have an unusually large or heavy load in the dryer, pull some of the garments out. This may end the noise coming from the dryer.

Putting sneakers in the dryer without using the drying rack can cause loud banging noises. Follow the instructions in the owner’s manual to install the shoe drying rack to properly dry sneakers.

Loud squealing noise can be caused by the belt idler pulley, a bad bearing in the motor or a worn drive belt. Metallic scraping noise can be caused by a bad glide bearing or worn felt seal. A worn drum support roller can cause thumping noise in the dryer.

When your Samsung dryer is making loud noise and you’re unable to find the cause of the problem yourself, schedule dryer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.

Samsung Dryer Making Grinding Noise

Stop the dryer when your Samsung dryer is making grinding noise. Check the size of the load. A load that is too large or too heavy for the dryer will cause the Samsung dryer to make grinding noise. Reduce the size of the load. If you’re drying a large (king size) comforter, you’ll likely need to take that item to a large dryer at the laundry mat to dry.

If your find your Samsung dryer making grinding noise with a normal load, empty the dryer and see if the noise happens when running the dryer with an empty drum. If the dryer makes noise while running with no load, then the drum glide bearings or felt seal could be worn or damaged.

Schedule dryer repair service when you’re unable to resolve your Samsung making grinding noise on your own. We’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to find and fix the noise problem.

Samsung Dryer Screeching Noise

Dealing with Samsung dryer screeching noise can sometimes be as easy as pulling garments out of an overloaded drum and drying smaller loads going forward. Overloading the dryer is a leading cause of Samsung dryer screeching.

If the screeching noise continues after reducing the dryer load, empty the dryer completely and see if the noise continues. If it does, then

• A worn drive belt idler pulley could be causing the screeching noise. The idler pulley is a spring-loaded tension wheel that keeps the drum belt tight so it doesn't slip while the drum spins during the drying cycle. A worn idler pulley can cause a loud screeching noise, often from the front of a Samsung dryer.
• Another problem that can cause Samsung dryer screeching noise is a worn drum support roller. These roller wheels that support the dryer drum as it rotates eventually wear down and can damage the axles they're mounted on. The worn roller wheels and axles can cause a loud screeching noise while the dryer's running.
• Worn drum glide bearings can also cause Samsung dryer screeching noise. The drum glide bearings help the edges of the dryer drum slide easily round the cabinet opening to the drum. The metal edge of the dryer drum rubbing against the metal of the cabinet opening causes a loud screeching noise.

Schedule dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician examine your Samsung dryer and fix these types of noise problems. We’ll get your dryer running smoothly and quietly again in no time.

Samsung Dryer Making Squeaking Noise

When your Samsung dryer is making squeaking noise, check the size of the load. The dryer will squeak if the load is too large. Reduce the size of the load if the dryer is overloaded.

If reducing load size doesn’t help fix the problem with your Samsung dryer making squeaking noise, then one of these issues could be causing the squeak:

• If the drum support rollers that stabilize the drum as it rotates become worn down, they can damage the axles attached to the cabinet. This can cause a squeaking noise while the dryer runs.
• A Samsung dryer making squeaking noise could have a worn-out drive belt idler pulley. This idler pulley is a tension wheel that helps keep the drive belt tight so it doesn't slip while the drum spins during a drying cycle. A worn-out idler pulley will cause a loud squeaking noise coming from the bottom of the dryer cabinet.
• A worn drum glide bearings could cause the dryer drum to squeak at the front of the dryer. The drum glide bearings help the edges of the dryer drum slide easily round the cabinet opening to the drum. The metal edge of the dryer drum rubbing against the metal of the cabinet opening can cause squealing noise.

Schedule dryer repair service to have our technician examine your Samsung dryer and fix the squeaking noise when you’re unable to resolve the problem yourself.
Clattering or rattling in a Samsung dryer suggests jammed parts, worn rollers, or a loose belt. Ignoring it risks serious internal damage. Quickly schedule dryer repair near me. Quiet cycles maintain your dryer’s health and your sanity.