H0030201590 Genuine Dryer Drum Bearing for Fisher & Paykel, Haier Dryers DH8060P1 DE8060P1 DC8060P1 DH9060P1 DE8060P2 DH8060C1 HDHP80E1 HDC80E1

A squealing or grinding dryer very often has a worn drum bearing, and H0030201590 is the genuine bearing for a set of Fisher & Paykel and Haier dryers. On the Fisher & Paykel side it is listed for the DC8060P1, the DE8060P1 through to the DE8060P3, and the DH8060P1, DH8060C1, DH9060C1 and DH9060P1. Haier models include the HD80-01, HDC80E1 and HDHP80E1.

Dryer squealing or grinding? Check the drum bearing

The drum turns on this bearing, which carries its weight at the shaft so it spins smoothly and stays centred in the cabinet. Heat, lint and years of tumbling heavy loads wear it out, and the lubricant inside dries up. A failing bearing usually announces itself with a squeal, squeak or rumble that gets louder as the drum speeds up, and the noise often changes with the load. Left too long, the drum can wobble, rub on its seals and wear the shaft or bearing housing. Replacing it early avoids a bigger repair.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel and Haier part H0030201590
• Drum bearing for clothes dryers
• Suits the Fisher & Paykel DC8060P1 and the DE8060P1 to DE8060P3
• Also listed for DH8060 and DH9060 models plus the Haier HD80-01, HDC80E1 and HDHP80E1

Replacing the drum bearing

Unplug the dryer and move it somewhere you can work around it. Getting to the bearing means removing panels and lifting out the drum, so photograph each step and any wiring you disconnect. Inspect the drum shaft for wear or scoring while it is out, and check the belt and rollers too, as they often wear at the same rate. Spin the drum by hand before refitting the panels.

Questions about this part

Should I replace the belt at the same time?

It is worth checking. The drum has to come out to change the bearing, so it is a good time to inspect the belt, rollers and drum seals and replace anything that is cracked, glazed or worn.