Dryer is about 5 years old. Has begun to squeak loudly when clothes begin to spin

All ge dryers have a center bearing on the back side of the drum and drum glides on the frontside. The glides make a scrubbing sound when bad and the drum is hard to turn. The rear bearing does a squeak thang when the plastic bearing wears thin and begins to make metal to metal contact between drum mount and rear bulkhead mount. It is an easy fix but the drum gotta come out. here is my pictorial page that shows how with videos and repair pix:
Paw Paws GE dryer repair page

http://appliancejunk.blogspot.com/2011/09/late-model-hotpoint-dryer.html

http://appliancejunk.blogspot.com/2011/08/hotpoint-dryer-eating-clothes.html

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Here's a great guide for your needs.

http://www.appliancerepair.net/clothes-dryer-repair-5.html
Has all the info plus pictures

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heatman101

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drum rollers/glides, may be that the motor needs to be oiled, in which case you will need to unplug dryer and drill a hole in the casing not to deep just to where it goes through the casing, then moisten the cotton fabric. Hope this helps Tim:

http://www.partselect.com/dryer+dryer-tears-clothes+repair.htm

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heatman101

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Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...

It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise


heatman101

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Hello.

The squeaking is coming from the rollers that the drum rides on. If you take the model number to a local appliance service store they will have the parts and be able to direct you on replacing them.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...

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Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise


heatman101

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My ge electricryer sqeaks very loud and makes a thumping noise. it just started a cuouple of weeks ago.

If the dryer model number begins with 417, the drum is supported by a ball bearing in back, and a seal and glides up front. Often, the bearing will become very dry, either from years of use, or from excessive lint blowing up into the bearing. If the bearing isn't cracked or otherwise noticeably bad, you can usually solve the issue simply by lubing the bearing with a high temp grease. While the machine is apart...(a major pain in the butt), make sure to check the condition of the seal and glides on the front panel, and replace the belt if it looks at all cracked or frayed.
If this dryer is not a 417 and/or does not have a rear bearing, it's best to get a maintainance kit (belt, idler pulley and drum rollers) and install all the aforementioned parts, as they are the most likely source of screech. Also, check the motor by spinning the shaft manually with the belt off....if that is squeeking, it's motor
time.