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Hello,
I am installing new drum support rollers for this old Kenmore from 1981,
and am not sure if I am supposed to grease the shaft before I install the new rollers. It seems like it should have some kind of lubrication--any answers?
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Wipe the posts clean. Don't add any lube. The lint in the machine would soon make it a sticky mess.
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Thanks magician59, I wasn't sure if I put it all back together would it start screeching -
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The sound usually associated with the rollers is more of a rumble. A screeching noise usually indicates a bad idler or metal against metal. There is a repair kit that includes rollers, idler and a replacement belt for Kenmore/Whirlpool dryers. It is used for older units, and will void warranty for newer units, although it is made by Whirlpool.
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Thanks, I mentioned screeching because the posts and the interior of the roller are both metal. The rollers that I removed seemed like they may have had lubrication on them at some point, because at the ends of the sleeve there was a slight bit of black oily or greasy residue, but the posts were shiny and chrome-like without lubrication... I wiped the posts off and installed the new rollers without any lubrication and this dryer is finally quiet again. It was rumbling quite loudly for a bit before due to a broken support roller.
Much appreciated magician59!
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