Samsung dryer making noise when drum turns

You expect a new Samsung dryer, especially a tumbling one, to make a brief rumbling noise during its break-in period.

Brand new samsung dryer making grinding noise

But what if you have to explain a not-so-new Samsung dryer making loud rumbling noise?  

Your Samsung dryer rumbles so loud because it’s unleveled, the blower wheel is faulty, the drum rollers or roller axles are worn-out, or the idler pulley is defective.

So, go through the five checks to identify and fix the culprit, and this is something doable DIY. For example, if any parts mentioned are worn-out or defective, the fix is to replace them, and I’ll show you how to do it. 

But before I do, I’ll explain why your Samsung dryer rumbles to help you differentiate a typical break-in rumble from an abnormally loud rumble. 

Let’s dive in!

In a rush?

Consider the five issues below when troubleshooting a loudly rumbling Samsung dryer. 

Quick Fixes to A Samsung Dryer Making Loud Rumbling Noise