H0180803116 Genuine Front Drum Support Kit for Haier Clothes Dryers, Haier Part 0180803116

Haier part H0180803116 is a genuine front drum support kit for Haier clothes dryers, also listed under Haier's number 0180803116. It replaces the parts that hold up the front edge of the drum as it turns. A worn front support is one of the classic causes of a noisy dryer, so if yours scrapes or thumps through every load, this kit is worth checking against your model.

Why dryer drum supports wear out

In most clothes dryers the drum turns on a bearing at the back and rides on a support at the front. The front support takes a share of the drum's weight plus the wet washing, and its sliding or rolling surfaces wear down over years of use. As they go, you'll hear scraping, squeaking or a rhythmic thump, the drum may drop at the front and rub on the door seal, and lint or black marks can appear around the door opening. Clothes catching at the front edge is another hint.

Part details

• Genuine Haier part H0180803116
• Haier part number 0180803116
• Front drum support kit for Haier dryers
• Supports the front edge of the drum

Fitting the front support

Unplug the dryer before taking any panels off. Getting to the front support usually means removing the top and front panels, so photograph the wiring to the door switch and controls as you go. Clean out the lint while it's open. Fit the new support parts, lift the drum into place, then spin it by hand to check it turns freely and sits square before a test run.

Questions about this part

Should I replace the rear bearing at the same time?

If the drum has been noisy for a while, check the rear bearing while the dryer is apart. Lift the drum and feel for play or roughness at the back. This kit is for the front support, so order rear bearing parts separately if they're worn.