WHIRLPOOL WED5000DW Loud Thumping While Spinning
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96%
CONF
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Drum Support Roller
The support rollers utilize a rubberized outer ring over a plastic hub with a sintered bronze bushing. When the dryer sits idle with a heavy load, or as the rubber ages and loses its elasticity, the roller develops a flat spot. As the drum rotates, this flat spot strikes the drum's support track with every revolution, creating a rhythmic thumping sound that increases in frequency with drum speed.
SKU: W10314173
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2%
CONF
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Dryer Idler Pulley
The idler pulley maintains tension on the drive belt using a spring-loaded arm. If the pulley's internal bearing fails or the plastic wheel warps, it can wobble or bounce under the high-tension load of the motor. This mechanical instability translates into a thumping or heavy vibrating noise as the belt tension fluctuates rapidly during the tumble cycle.
SKU: WPW10314171
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2%
CONF
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Drum Drive Belt
A drive belt can develop 'memory' or a physical set if left in one position for too long, or it can suffer from localized delamination where a section of the multi-ribbed surface peels away. Every time this defect passes over the small diameter of the motor pulley, it causes a momentary jump in the drivetrain, resulting in a thumping noise matched to the belt's travel interval.
SKU: WP661570
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DIY Repair Guide
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