Dryer Repair Help?

DRYER STARTED SQUEALING WHILE RUNNING.
REPLACED REAR SEAL, STILL SQUEALING, FROM
BLOWER MOTOR?? DO WE CHANGE ENTIRE MOTOR, OR
IS THERE A BEARING TO GET TO. :confused: WE ALSO FOUND
A NAIL IN THE BLOWER FAN/JUST OUTSIDE OF IT.
THANKS FOR HELP. A&G

Could find no info on your unit using the listed Model Number. Removed the C from it, still no results.

Try to locate the squeal as best you can, this can be very difficult if not impossible.

If it is the motorโ€™s bearing the motor will have to be replaced. Often on a lower end or old dryer it makes more sense to replace the machine.

But before doing that I would check the following:
1 Idler wheel. This would be at the most likely culprit.
2 Rear roller bearings or rear center mount bearing depends on the unit. The machine type that uses a drum center mount at the rear are notorious for squealing. If your unit is this type check it for wear. If it is OK, clean it and re-grease with a high temp grease. Do not use too much grease.
3 Front glides
4 Blower make sure it has not come loose from the motor or something has fallen in and is scraping.
5 Inspect the drum for any signs that it is rubbing on some part of the frame.

If all the above OK try a drop of oil on the motor bearings, do not go crazy with the oil as it will attract/hold lint. This is just a temporary fix so the unit does not drive you around the bend.