Very noisy rotating drum - replaced the drum rollers and added a new belt - was a lot quieter for a short time. I checked the dryer motor shaft when I replaced the rollers and when spun has a howling sound at the blower end shaft. I've checked with the local appliance shop and there is no replacement bearings for the drive shaft, I have to buy a complete new motor. The current motor is working, the dryer is working, but the noise is a killer. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help,
Tim

Sublime Master JW,
Thanks for the tip. I removed the blower wheel, but in benchtesting the motor still have the high pitched noise. It sounds like the drive shaft is not lubricated at the blower wheel end. Can I put some grease or lubricant on the drive shaft? What kind is appropriate given the heat and revolutions? Or is it more appropriate to replace the motor?

Tim

Gene,
Thank you for the suggestion, I'll try it and let you know how it works.

Tim

Drastic problems call for drastic measures. Get out an electric drill.
Using a 1/8th inch drill bit make a hole on top of each bearing down to the cotton but don't hit the motor shaft. Fill the the wells with the sublimemaster's secret formula motor squeak fixer. I use equal parts of Rust buster and zoomoil mixed together in an applicator bottle. Shhh They will all be doing it! :D
You can get these products at any ace hardware store.