Prodigy dryer makes metal scraping noise after one load

[Jaytag]

Is this the rear bearing?  If so what is the repair.

Model DPSF505EW2WW

[JWWebster]

A scrape is a front drum pad. That plastic piece goes and she scrubs.
The rear drum bearing would give you a squeak.
Click on pic to enlarge

[JWWebster]

The repair is simple. You have the option to buy complete pair of them glide for 30 bucks or you can get a slide replacement kit for 5 bucks.

[Jaytag]

I replaced the glides.  I am sure it is a squeek but rather loud and anoying.

[JWWebster]

The back side of that drum rides on a center bearing. The bearing has a plastic sleeve. Over time that sleeve gets thin and begins to allow metal to metal. The rubbing will continue until the bracket gets eat into to the point the drum will actually rub the heating element. I have always wondered how people could stand to listen to that noise.

WE3X75

[tgoods]

JW,
Do you have a part number for the glide replacement kit?  I want to do a cost comparison. Thanks.

[JWWebster]

WE1M333

[tgoods]

Okay, I carry that one on my truck.  I assumed there was a kit with glides and felt and rivets kind of like the Maytag kit.

[JWWebster]

Naw this newer one has this: Click on pic
The older types does have a kit Click on picture of my dryer parts box.
WE13X68 is the kit part. You need some of em?

[Jaytag]

Replaced the plastic sleeve on the rear bearing post.  No more noise.
Thank you !