American Dryer Corp. MD-170 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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N. Excessive noise and/or vibration...
1. Dryer is not leveled properly.
2. Impellor (fan/blower) "squirrel cage" out of balance ...
a. Excessive lint buildup impellor (fan/blower) "squirrel cage."
NOTE: Check to insure that the air jet is functioning.
b. Failed impellor (fan/blower) "squirrel cage."
3. Loose tumbler (basket) tie rod.
4. Failed tumbler (basket) tie rod.
5. Looses motor mount.
6. Failed idler, tumbler (basket), or fan (impellor) bearings.
7. V-belt(s) either too tight or too loose.
8. Bearing set screws (tumbler [basket], idler, or impellor [blower] shaft) are loose.
9. Failed motor bearings.
10. Tumbler (basket) out of adjustment, or adjustment bolts (hardware) are loose.