Crusader gasping for breath

[cherryvale]

My old Crusader condenser dryer (model 37667, serial 67100233) has started making a noise like it can’t catch it’s breath. When I turn the drum manually it makes the same noise so I think it might be the bearings. Any advice would be helpful so I can decide if it needs to be retired.

Thanks

[Penguin45]

Re: Crusader gasping for breath

Rear bearing can be seen by removing the small cover in the centre rear of the machine. For everything else, remove lid and r/h side panel. Motor bearings, fans and worn carriers can all generate interesting noises.

Power off first, of course.

Penguin45.

[cherryvale]

Re: Crusader gasping for breath

Thanks. I’m not helpful here as I can only use common sense. I took the rear cover off. Couldn’t see anything wrong. The fan rotated quietly. Took off top – Didn’t really know what I was looking for. Some noise apparently from front of drum – bearings? – but I’d expect that. When I took the side off the noise that was like I’d been hearing seemed to come from beneath the drum but I couldn’t tell what.

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