dryer makes continuous loud squealing noise

Dryer Repair
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:frowning: [SIZE=3]Today the dryer will not even start. Do we need a new drive motor?[/SIZE]

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The first thing you may want to do is to take the dryer apart and check the front glides and pads (13 & #14 on the [B]diagram and rear drum support rollers (#18 on the diagram).

Check the blower wheel (#8 on the [URL="http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=19441&diagram_id=665160)) and clean the dryer exhaust line all the way through the vent outlet.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=19441

Gene.

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The first thing you may want to do is to take the dryer apart and check the front glides and pads (13 & #14 on the [B]Replacement parts for AMANA LEA30AW Dryer - Ele | AppliancePartsPros.com and rear drum support rollers (#18 on the diagram).

Check the blower wheel (#8 on the diagram) and clean the dryer exhaust line all the way through the vent outlet.

  • The glide (have to order two) [part]AP4046795[/part]

  • The felt pad (have to order two) [part]AP4054015[/part]

  • The roller (have to order two) [part]AP4046756[/part]

Here are the breakdown diagrams and [URL="http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=19441)

Gene.

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Gene the dryer will not even start today! Do we need to replace the drive motor?