Squeaking Samsung Dryer

Our two-year-old Samsung dryer started squeaking like crazy.   Model No. DV45H7000EW/A2  The drum rides on 4 rollers, so I figured these rollers are going out and I ordered 4 new ones.  I wish I had done some exploratory surgery before I ordered all 4.  I discovered only one was bad, at least I have 3 ‘in stock’ now.  These little rollers do not have bearings, but bushings.  I was able to press one the bushings out with my 12-ton press.  I think if these go out again I will replace the bushing with bearings, I bet that would last forever.  I am not sure why Samsung did not install bearing from the factory, I guess they want this stuff to break.  It looks like random hair and lint worked its way into the bushing and created enough friction to destroy the bushing.  I did add Mobil 1 Grease to all the bushings and moving parts while I had the dryer apart; don’t get it on the belt.  I also flipped the dryer door to make it easier to remove clothes.  It opened from the left, it now opens from the right; so we don’t have to walk around the door to exit the room.

Removal:

  1. Remove the control panel.
  2. Unplug the control panel, remove the top of the dryer.
  3. Remove the entire front including the door.
  4. Remove the belt, just pop it off the idler pulley.
  5. Remove the drum, it is very light.
  6. Remove the bad roller, roll the roller with your hand, if it does not move freely it is bad.
  7. Reinstall everything, lube everything.

Products used:

  • Mobil 1 Grease
  • One new drum roller

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2 comments on “Squeaking Samsung Dryer

  1. Do you know what size bearing that would fit in those rollers. I have the same dryer and would like to put the bearings in it. If you could please email me the size and where I could find them please let me know thanks.

    1. I finally got around to trying to replace the bushings with bearings. I don’t think they make bearings this size. OD=22mm ID=13MM Width=22mm I just cannot find them.

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