GE Dryer Model DWSR483EG9WW Squeaky & Loud

Dryer Repair
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Dryer makes squeaky sound when running. Heavier the load, louder the squeak. AS the load dries and gets lighter, squeak sound lessens

Has been squeaking for a while.

Just recently started making a horrible rumbling noise when running while empty.

I think it’s around 6-8 years old. Is there any way to check that?

Also, on occasion, small articles ( rags, bras, waistband drawstrings ) get caught on the inside panel near the light and it makes a noise as if the drum is having trouble turning or is restricted somehow. That’s the best way I can think of to describe it right now.

Thanks for your help.

Merry Christmas!

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Had a similar problem with one…can’t recall whether GE or Whirlpool, but the drum rolls on rubber wheels with bronze bushings. The bushings are oilite and kinda dried out. While I put in new “wheels”, I wish I’d just lubed the bushings & shafts with something good, like a light silicon grease. It wasn’t difficult, but it was probably 25 years ago, so I don’t remember anything about how to do it.

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GE dryers like to wear out their front glides, then start eating away at the plastic support.

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/front-panel-door-parts-for-ge-dwsr483eg9ww.html

Parts 313 and 316 Note… there are 2 kinds of slides (316) not sure which kind your dryer takes.

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/ge-dryer-drum-front-we3m26-ap3790641.html

You might need the rear bearing too.

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/ge-rear-drum-bearing-we25m40-ap2619300.html