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How to Repair Loose Baffles in Your Dryer Tumbler Florida

Do you hear clanking noises coming from inside of your dryer tumbler? It may be time to replace the dryer baffles. Here is how to check and go about repairing them if needed.

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Steps

Check the inside of the dryer for loose baffles. If you see that the noises are coming from a loose baffle or from coins inside of the baffles, you will need to loosen the screws in the baffles and remove coins or install any missing holding screws.
Loose baffle shown with arrowLook closely. This is a picture of a loose baffle. The arrow points to the location that the back end of the baffle should be on.
Get to the loose baffle. To take care of a loose baffle, you will need to lift the top panel of the dryer. Lift top panel
Check for loose screws. See if you are missing any screws to the tumbler baffles. Locate missing screw(s)
Loosen the screws to remove any coins or to install new screws on the baffles that are missing screws. Loosen existing screws
Place tumbler baffle back in secure position. Screw the tumbler baffle securely back into the proper position. Back together again
You're done! This do-it-yourself easy repair will save you from $60 to $80, plus the dryer will run with less noise.

Tips

If you hear clanking noises from the inside of your dryer, run the dryer without clothes. If is still noisy, check the tumbler baffles.
If you need to replace missing screws, take out an existing screw and buy a comparably sized screw.

Warnings

Make sure that you disconnect your dryer from the wall outlet before you attempt any repairs. It's better to be safe than to be sorry.
Double check that all screws are replaced before running the dryer.

Things You'll Need

Basic tools that you probably already have around the house, like screwdrivers, socket wrench 1/4 and 5/16

Sources and Citations

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