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ARDO Dryer damaging clothes

If your ARDO dryer is ripping, tearing, or otherwise damaging clothes, start by assuming the drum is misaligned or dropping low enough for fabric to catch. The most common cause is a failing drum support bearing that lets the rear of the drum shift so garments get pinched between the drum edge and the front bulkhead. Next check the front drum glides or slides; when they wear the drum tilts and creates a wider gap at the bottom where clothes can get trapped. A damaged drum surface can also snag fabric, and a cracked lint filter cover will tear items where they pass by. Worn drum roller axles and rollers are further down the list but can make the drum wobble or sit too low and lead to holes and rips. You can verify many of these problems by removing the belt and turning the drum by hand to feel for rough spots, wobble, or binding. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement bearing, glides, rollers, or drum parts for your dryer.

01 - ARDO Dryer Drum Slide Glide or Pad

The drum glides (also called slides) might be worn out. The drum glides are small plastic pieces that support the front of the dryer drum. As the drum rotates, it slides on these plastic pieces. Over time, the drum glides wear out. If the drum glides are worn out, the dryer will usually make noise and the drum will drop down and have a wider gap at the bottom allowing clothes to get caught in the gap. To determine if the drum glides are worn out, inspect them for wear. If one or more glides are worn out, replace all of the glides as a set.
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02 - ARDO Dryer Drum Support Bearing

The drum support bearing is a component used on some dryer models to support the rear of the drum and allow the drum to rotate freely. If the bearing is loose or broken, the drum can become misaligned and damage clothing items that become trapped between the edge of the drum and the front bulkhead. You will need to disassemble the dryer and uninstall the drum to inspect the drum support bearing and to determine if it should be replaced.
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03 - ARDO Dryer Drum Assembly

As the drum assembly rotates, the clothing could be catching on a damaged section of the drum resulting in tears or holes in the clothing. Inspect the inside of the drum with a flashlight and run a cloth across the surface to see if it catches on anything. If the drum assembly is damaged or has cracks, it should be replaced.
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04 - ARDO Dryer Filter Cover

The filter cover holds the lint filter in place. If the filter cover is broken or damaged, clothes can get caught and tear on the cover. Inspect the filter. If the filter cover is cracked or damaged it will need to be replaced.
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05 - ARDO Dryer Drum Roller Axle

One or more of the drum roller axles might be worn out. Most dryers have two drum support rollers on the rear of the drum, and some dryers have two more rollers, supporting the front of the drum. Over time, the drum rollers and axles wear out, causing a loud rumbling noise and the drum to drop down and have a wider gap at the bottom allowing clothes to get caught in the gap. To determine if the drum roller axles are worn out, remove the belt from the dryer and try turning the drum by hand. If the drum does not rotate freely, check the support rollers for wear. If the rollers spin freely without wobbling, the axles do not n...eed to be replaced. If a roller wobbles and/or does not spin freely, we recommend replacing all of the axles and rollers as a preventative measure.
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06 - ARDO Dryer Drum Roller

One or more of the drum rollers might be worn out. Many dryers have two drum support rollers on the rear of the drum, and some dryers have two more rollers supporting the front of the drum. When the drum rollers are worn out, they can cause the dryer to make a loud rumbling noise and if worn badly the drum will drop down and have a wider gap at the bottom allowing clothes to get caught in the gap. To determine if the rollers are worn out, inspect the rollers. If one or more of the rollers are severely worn, we recommend replacing all of the rollers at the same time as a preventative measure (The roller shaft can often be r...eused if it is in good condition. Clean the shaft thoroughly before installing the new rollers).
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07 - ARDO Dryer Felt Seal

Felt seals are used to keep the hot air from escaping from around the drum. Depending on the model you may only see one around the front or one around the front and one at the rear of the drum. If the felt seal gets torn or is missing, clothes can get caught inbetween the drum and the outer housing often called a "shroud". Open the door and inspect the felt seals for damage and replace them if necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my dryer ripping or damaging clothes?
Why is my dryer making a grinding or loud rumbling noise when the drum turns?
Clothes keep getting caught between the drum and the front bulkhead. What should I check first?
How can I tell if the drum rollers, roller axles, or support bearing need replacing?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic to find the right replacement part?