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Worn drum glides cause the drum to contact the front panel directly, producing a loud squeaking, scraping, or grinding noise during every cycle.
When glides are fully worn, the drum sags downward, creating an oversized gap at the bottom of the door opening.
A widened drum gap caused by collapsed glides allows small garments or fabric edges to be pulled into the gap during tumbling, causing snags and tears.
Disintegrating nylon or plastic glide material leaves black dust and fragments at the bottom of the dryer cabinet — a clear sign the glides need replacement.
💡 Pro Tip: How to Know Your Drum Glides Are Worn Out
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Loud squeaking, thumping, or grinding noise when the drum spins
⚠️ Drum drops down — visibly wider gap at the bottom of the door opening
⚠️ Small items of clothing snagged or trapped in the front drum gap
⚠️ Black plastic dust or debris found inside the bottom of the dryer cabinet
🔍 Diagnosis tip: Pull the front panel and visually inspect the glides — if the plastic is worn flat or the felt pad is missing, replace the full set. Always replace left and right glides together, never just one side.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Right-side drum front glide (nylon/plastic)
✅ 1× Left-side drum front glide (nylon/plastic)
✅ 2× Adhesive-backed felt pads
✅ 1× Instruction sheet
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