Fred for Model Number sde2606ayw When the dryer is running it makes a loud squealing sound almost a screech, or high pitched grinding sound. would this be the tensioner pulley going out?
Answer Fred, Yes, a high speed high pitched squealing or screeching noise is usually due to a worn idler pulley WPY54414. There are other possibilities, but the idler is most likely. When you have the machine dismantled, you would also want to remove the drum rollers and clean and lubricate the roller shafts and wheel bearings with high speed turbine oil as a preventive measure. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, April 9, 2014