Sounds like a rear bearing . remove the 2 screws from the top when you open the door . this way you can take the top off . When you take the top off remove the screws on the inner left and right on the front panel. disconnect the belt from the pulley and motor and pull the drum out . then you will see the rear bearing . cheap fix but can be a pain. good luck
This from GEAppliances.com
Dryer - Noisy / Squeaking
The following are normal dryer sounds:
Sounds that are not normal:
Things to check when you hear a sound that is not normal:
Note: If dryer making unusual noise do not use until it has been checked by a qualified servicer. Continued use may cause wear of other parts making the repair more costly.
If you would like to schedule a service appointment, please contact GE Consumer Service or Click here to schedule a service appointment on-line.
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It is probably the belt tensioner roller. They are not that hard to replace and not that expensive either. If you have it replaced consider replacing the belt while you're at it.
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serviced from the front, open the door and lood at the rim of the opening the should be 2 phillips screws holding the main top assy down, after removing the top youll find 2 more screws securing the front panel
SOURCE: squeal noise from the dryer
check the belt tention. or you may need to lubricate the wheels the drum sits on.
SOURCE: GE/Whirlpool Duet electric dryer squeals badly...
A
common problem with noises from washing machines and dryers has been the under
wire that may come out of a bra. In the washer they can get stuck in one of the
inner basket holes and make a scrapping noise, they can actually make there way
into the pump and jam the pump, or make a terrible noise when the pump is
running. Grab a flash light and have a peek inside the washer for this. Front
load washers seem very common to this happen! In dryers, they can get caught in
one of the drum seals and make a scrapping noise, (remove power, grab a flash
light and have a peek inside through the door opening) or the wire can actually
pass through one of the heating duct holes at the back of the drum and touch
something electrical like the heating element, thermostats. If your
washer pumps out the water but doesn't spin, check these:
The lid switch may be defective. If it is, the washing
machine doesn't spin. The switch is inside the washing machine main housing
near the door frame. Often you have to raise or open the top or front of the
washing machine to get to the switch. If it's defective, you need to replace
it.
The motor coupler may be broken. Many
Whirlpool®-manufactured washers use a small, relatively inexpensive motor
coupling. It's plastic and rubber and is mounted to the shaft of the motor on
one side, and to the transmission on the other. Over time, the coupler wears
out and fails. You may need to replace it.
A belt may be broken. Many washing machines have one or
two belts. If a belt is broken or badly worn, you need to replace it with a
genuine belt from the manufacturer. (Some washing machine belts are designed
with special characteristics not found in automotive belts.)
The clutch may be worn. If your washer is a GE, it may use
a clutch to come up to the proper spin speed. As the clutch wears out, it may
prevent the unit from spinning well or at all. If the clutch is worn, you need
to replace it. For this job, you probably want to hire a qualified appliance
repair technician.
The drive motor may be defective. Many washer brands use a
reversing motor. For agitation the motor runs in one direction, for spinning
and draining, the other. It's possible for a motor to burn out in one direction
and continue to operate in the other. If this happens, you need to replace the
entire motor.
The transmission may not be shifting properly. Older
washers produced by Whirlpool® have a transmission with an electro-mechanical
shifter. If the shifter becomes even partially defective, the unit may drain
the water but not spin. This is a complex system, if your washer has a shifter
problem, you may want to hire a qualified appliance repair technician to repair
it.
The spin bearing or basket drive may be worn or seized.
These components allow the inner tub to spin freely inside the outer tub. When
this is the problem, you usually hear a loud sound during the spin cycle. Call
a qualified appliance repair technician.
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assistance.
Thanks
Rylee
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