Why is my new dryer vibrating and buzzing?
Dryers can develop persistent vibrations and buzzing sounds shortly after purchase due to internal debris build-up. This loud mechanical noise can make the appliance intrusive to run and prompt users to question whether the issue stems from a defect or general maintenance.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1avoiding using the dryer
- 2considering just getting a new dryer and making sure to get extended cover on it
- 3installing acoustic panels around the closet
- 4sealing gaps to reduce sound
- 5Opening the door to temporarily stop the noise.
- 6buying expensive OEM parts
- 7polishing the shaft with a microfiber cloth
- 8using dry lube like graphite
- 9waiting for parts to wear in after a few weeks
- 10keeping a spare kit on hand
- 11trying to level the machine
- 12checking if something is rubbing or wobbling while spinning empty
- 13Using a 20 mm anti-vibration rubber mat under the machine
- 14Moving the washing machine away from the wall
- 15Replacing internal parts such as the tension wheel
- 16Applying gentle pressure to the dryer door during operation to check if the noise stops
- 17Contacting manufacturer customer support for warranty repairs
- 18Moved the pillow and desk away from the spots where the resonance was loudest.
- 19Pulling the cooling fan fuse to see if the noise stops
- 20Waiting to see if the noise stops on its own as parts settle back into place.
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“However, the unit outside the neighboring room’s window causes intense vibration whenever someone in the apartment turns on their AC.”source ↗
“The vibration seems to travel through the wall, it’s a low-frequency sound that is audible in some spots in the room but not others, like a standing wave.”source ↗
“This dryer has been a bit of a nightmare ever since we got it. We purchased it from Currys April 2025 and after about 5 months it slowly started making this virbrating/low buzzing noise.”source ↗
“I'm not loving the sound it's making.”source ↗
“Is this roller going to be fine for like... another 5 years or so or is it absolute trash out of the box?”source ↗
“At 1200 RPM it makes a deep drilling type noise and I can feel the vibration through the house.”source ↗
“Before, the washer was directly on the tiled floor and was completely stable. No rocking, no movement at all, but it still made the house vibrate.”source ↗
“I bought a 20 mm anti vibration rubber mat hoping it would help. It didn’t. The house still vibrates and now the washer itself moves and vibrates more on the mat.”source ↗
“Noticed this today…it lasts about 10 minutes after I open the fridge. I know nothing about fridges, but do you think this is an ominous sign for the demise of my fridge in the near future?”source ↗
“the unit is a bit loud (can hear the air moving) when turned on. I noticed it has a vent on either side, and the folding door also has slats. Is all of that necessary? Could I replace the metal folding door with a more soundproof option like solid wood?”source ↗
“I have an intermittent, high-pitched buzzing sound that sounds like it is coming from the engine bay area.”source ↗
“Woke up this morning to this sound, which turns off when I open the door. Before this, I would hear a high pitch sound every now and again. Both sounds stop when I open the door.”source ↗
“Do you think it would polish itself with use or would that be a profoundly stupid idea on my part?”source ↗
“The sound is increasing, I tired to level it and check if somethings is rubbing is or wobbling while I spin empty but no luck…”source ↗
“Anyway to fix this loud noise?”source ↗
“It’s a few years old and has always been perfect, but it just started making this racket”source ↗
“Evaporator fan is making noise... i'm guessing either it's hitting ice or falling apart”source ↗
“I did notice that it made a different noise than usual on start up. Almost like a loud buzzing noise off and on.”source ↗
“Purchased one month ago and already making this noise , could it be the blower wheel , already replaced the tension wheel and the rollers seem fine .”source ↗
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