A new grinding, scraping or heavy knocking sound needs assessment. Small objects, loading and drum-support components can produce different noises. Record the cycle stage and stop if the sound persists or comes with heat or a burning smell. Do not run the dryer with a cover removed to locate the fault.
Describe the sound and load
Small clicks or rattles
Buttons, zips and forgotten objects can make noise. Note the laundry type and whether the sound follows drum movement. This does not rule out an appliance fault.
Grinding, squeaking or repeated knocking
Record a short clip from a safe position. Tell us whether the sound began suddenly, happens on every load or follows installation changes. Do not label it a belt or bearing failure before inspection.
Check only accessible contents
After the cycle stops and the appliance cools, follow the manual to inspect the drum and accessible filter. Watch for sharp items. Do not reach into hidden gaps, turn parts with tools or dismantle the machine. Bosch’s dryer noise guidance distinguishes simple objects from continuing faults. Samsung’s noise support provides model-related descriptions.
Stop for safety warnings
Stop using a dryer with a persistent harsh noise, smoke, overheating or a burning smell. Do not test it repeatedly to obtain a better recording. Leave drum supports, belts, motors and wiring to a technician. Never bypass a thermal safety device or operate it without a fitted filter.
Explain how the dryer is installed
Send the model, dryer type, recording and whether drying performance changed. Describe stacked installation and tight cabinet access without pulling the dryer out. A Dubai building’s shared exhaust arrangement should be reported separately. The dryer repair page explains what to send for inspection.
Compare the quote and machine condition
Ask what caused the sound and whether the proposed repair addresses other wear found during inspection. Compare the total with a replacement and its fitting cost. A noise alone does not give a repair price. Read the dryer heating guide and general dryer guide when drying also changes. Request a dryer visit.
Frequently asked questions
Using the appliance
Can clothing zips make a dryer rattle?
Yes. But a continuing sound with an empty accessible drum still needs assessment.
Does squeaking prove a belt fault?
No. The cause must be inspected before naming a component.
Should I keep using a grinding dryer?
Stop and arrange an assessment, especially if the sound persists or heating changes.
Booking and repair
Can I check the drum after it stops?
Only accessible owner checks in the model manual, after it cools. Watch for sharp objects.
Is a sound recording useful?
Yes, if you can make it safely without repeatedly running a faulty appliance.