Tumble Dryer Help Forum

[probson]

i have the above dryer which is making a loud squeeling noise when drying,driving us nuts!! any1 help please,thanks,Pete.

[iadom]

Full model number would help, at least 7 models start with TVM, different drum drive set up on some.

[probson]

sorry, its the tvm560

[iadom]

That machine has the ultra tight, stretchy belt drive.

It puts severe strain on the bearings, in particular the rear bearing shaft which often wears right through the phosper bronze bearing then slices itself in half by wearing against the back of the cabinet.

You can see the rear bearing by removing the grey plastic cover at the back. If you get a large amount of black dust falling out then the rear bearing is goosed.