When Turned on, drum will not spin?

Good Afternoon Friend, this is Z. I am happy to assist you!

I see you have a Frigidaire dryer, GLER341AS2; however what exactly is your concern? Are you seeking an Owner's Guide or is your dryer experiencing an issue? With this information I can better address the issue at hand. Thank you!

Are you mechanically inclined? You may have several problems. 1st, heating element is most likely burnt out. Then I would check ball and socket assembly that back of drum fits into. Also check felt in front of machine that drum rides on. May need competent service person on this.

check the three rollers in the back of the dryer to make sure they are bolted tightly to the back of the dryer

The symptoms you describe indicate that your dryer drum bearings are faulty: there is usually a large 'felt' bearing around the opening which support the drum and prevent metal to metal contact (screeching noises)- The drum must be removed to get to this front bearing (which is normally glue to the dryer front panel at the drum opening): it is not a trivial job and is not normally replaceable by end-users.

Hope the explanation helps.

Hello,

the most typical problem that will make a ear peircing noise is the drum bearing,i have included a link for several places the part can be purchased from

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=frigidaire+dryer+drum+bearing+kit&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&rlz=1I7ACAW_enUS360US360&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=6859545724567373178&sa=X&ei=Uj4yTsmlIYeEtgeX77CTDQ&ved=0CEoQ8wIwAQ#

seals on front and back, but drum rollers/glides here is a website, Tim:

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

Try this website:

appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html

sounds to me like your centrifical switch in the motor is going or went out so the only fix would be to replace the motor ? does the drum turn free? ive pulled socks and hose out from between the drum and frame before hope this helps you out

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heatman101

One of the switches that controls the heating element has not closed.