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poacher_dae  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:21:01 PM(UTC)
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Just today, my Duet front loading dryer started making such a racket! It sounds like an air compressor filling up, vibrates something fierce (seems from all over), and is taking a longer than usual time to dry the clothes. The vibrations mainly seem like they are coming from the back but when you put pressure on the top is quiets down a little. Opened her up and cleaned her out, but not sure where to go from here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:24:07 AM(UTC)
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A model number may help others help you.

Check the motor mounts, inside the blower wheel and the rear support rollers,
Thumping is often a flat spot or a worn rear roller.
Also check the drum where the rollers ride.
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poacher_dae  
#3 Posted : Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:47:22 AM(UTC)
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Sorry, the model number is GEW9200LW0. Thanks
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#4 Posted : Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:56:06 AM(UTC)
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Do not know if you already have this but if you do not it may come in handy.
L-69 Whirlpool Duet Gas & Electric Dryers Service Manual - ApplianceDigest.com

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poacher_dae  
#5 Posted : Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:02:35 PM(UTC)
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Is the drum supposed to be able to move back and forth? Or is it not supposed to move just turn?
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#6 Posted : Thursday, February 24, 2011 4:01:46 PM(UTC)
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There will be some slop back and forth but there should not be much.
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jasondkramer  
#7 Posted : Friday, July 27, 2012 5:31:39 AM(UTC)
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could it be the motor control unit?
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