What Is a Blower Wheel on a Dryer

The blower wheel is a squirrel cage type wheel whose purpose is to move the air through the room or appliance. The blower wheel spins on the motor shaft to blow air through the dryer drum and out through the exhaust.

How do I know if my dryer blower motor is bad?

When a dryer motor goes bad, the loud grinding, rumbling from the worn-out bearings makes it seem like the dryer’s going to blow up any second. It won’t, but fairly soon after the noise starts it will stop dead in its tracks when the bearings seize.

How much is a dryer blower wheel?

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Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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