High Pitch Squeaking noise at start of dryer cycle

Dryer Repair
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Maytag dryer works fine, drys as expected. In past couple of weeks, when dryer is cold, clothes loaded and drying cycle started, very loud squeal sound. Usually last for about 5 mins, then stops for rest of cycle.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

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I am going with the rear rollers. This service manual will show you how to change them out.

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16025911.pdf

If you do it, make sure you clean out the lint in every place, particularly the lint chute and vents both internal and external.

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Thanks for the help. I did pop off the top cover and turned unit on to try to get a better idea of where the noise was coming from. It was coming from the rear/right side. I think you are dead-on with the rollers.

Will post back when I am done with the replacement of the rollers.