High pitched noise during drying

[brewhill]

I have a Whirlpool dryer (don't have the model number but it is a lower-end model) that I purchased last year.

Every time I turn it on, there is a very high pitched, almost squealing noise that comes and goes throughout the cycle.

Any ideas how to remedy this?

Thanks!

[arkayassoc]

See this post http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=192320

If that does not help, go look at your dryer vent piping for a constriction that could cause a whistle.

[bigjohn1]

I agree, it's probably the belt tensioning/idler pulley. You can buy a kit that includes drum rollers, idler pulley and a belt- it's not expensive.