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Pro tip: A zip tie and a prayer fixed a weird dryer squeal for me
Got a call for a dryer making a high pitched noise, like a dying animal. Took the front panel off and saw the idler pulley arm was worn and wobbling bad. Instead of ordering the part and waiting, I put a small zip tie around the pivot post to take up the slack. The noise stopped right away and it's been running quiet for over a month now. Anyone else ever try a temporary fix that just never failed?
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diana206mo ago
Honestly that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. You put a plastic zip tie on a hot, moving part and called it a fix. That plastic can melt or snap and then you have a real fire hazard. It is not a repair, it is just ignoring the real problem. The right thing is to order the proper part and install it safely.
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irismartinez6mo ago
Yeah, my repair skills are basically just duct tape and wishful thinking.
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riveradams6mo ago
Actually, the zip tie trick can work for a while if you use the right kind. The heavy duty black ones made of nylon can handle a decent amount of heat, way more than the white ones. It's still a temporary fix, but it can get you by until the part arrives if you're in a pinch.
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