Dryer Drive Belt WPW10131172

Hi Brian, Glad to hear from you. If you hear a squealing sound when the dryer is in use, check and make sure that the dryer is level. If it is not, adjust the legs on the dryer. If this does not resolve the issue, check the idler pulley. It is used to provide tension on the drum belt, so that the belt will not slip on the drive motor pulley or drum when the dryer has a load in it. If it is worn or damaged, you may hear a squealing noise and you will need to replace it. You should also inspect the belt at the same time as overtime it can become brittle and wear out and may need replacing. You should also inspect the drum rollers and shafts. The rollers support the drum and are usually located on both the front and rear bulkheads. Overtime, they may wear out and prevent the dryer drum from rotating freely and create a squealing or thumping noise and will need to be replaced. We hope this helps!