When Paul K., a father of a large family in Tigard, OR, heard his GE dryer start squealing and grinding during the week — he didn’t wait. By Saturday, he gave EasyFix a call. On Sunday morning, at exactly 8:00 AM, we were on-site with tools in hand.
The model? GE GTD45EASJ1WS, about seven years old. The problem? A loud, constant squeal, followed by a harsh grinding noise. Not something you want to hear when you’ve got laundry for a whole household to run through.
Paul hoped it could be fixed rather than replaced — and we agreed. The dryer was in decent shape overall, and the issue turned out to be fixable.
👀 What We Found Inside
After disconnecting power and opening the top panel, the issue became clear: something small — a metal pin from a drawstring or shoelace — had worked its way into the dryer assembly.
Yes, a shoelace tip. You’d be surprised how often these little pieces cause chaos in dryers.
It had lodged itself between the bearing and the drum and started rubbing against the housing. That explained both the squealing and the grinding.
🧰 Quick, Honest Repair — No Guessing, No Upsells
Once we cleared the obstruction, we checked for wear on the drum glides, belt, idler pulley, and motor shaft. Everything looked solid. No need for unnecessary part swaps.
The customer received:
- Same-day visit (on a weekend)
- Full internal inspection
- Blower obstruction removal
- Clean-up and safety check
All for $220 flat — no hidden fees or upsells. The unit didn’t need a new motor, belt kit, or blower — just careful hands and honest diagnostics.
📸 What It Looked Like
The customer was thrilled — not just because it was fixed, but because we didn’t try to sell them anything extra. That’s the EasyFix promise.
💡 Dryer Making Strange Noises? Here’s What It Might Be:
If your dryer starts squealing, rattling, or grinding, it’s often caused by:
- Foreign objects in the blower (like coins, pins, or screws)
- Worn drum glides or rollers
- Cracked blower fan
- Idler pulley issues
- Failing motor bearings
Most of these don’t require a new appliance — just real diagnostics and OEM-quality parts when needed. Learn more about our dryer repair services here.
🔎 About the Model: GE GTD45EASJ1WS
This is a common GE electric dryer model in the Pacific Northwest. It features:
- Sensor Dry with multiple cycles
- Extended Tumble option
- 5600W / 24A heating element
- 3-wire configuration, 30A fuse
It’s usually worth repairing if under 10 years old, unless the motor fails or the drum cracks. For more support, see our full GE appliance repair page or this specific GE dryer repair service.
🛠️ Why Homeowners Trust EasyFix for GE Dryer Repairs
We’ve repaired hundreds of GE dryers across Vancouver, Ridgefield, Portland, and Tigard. What makes our service different?
- No vague estimates — we explain the fix in plain English
- Same-day and weekend visits
- OEM or exact-fit parts only
- No bait-and-switch — just transparent pricing
Our techs show up with tools, parts, and most importantly — the intent to solve the problem, not sell you a new appliance.
📍 GE Dryer Repair in Tigard, OR — and Beyond
If you’re in Tigard, Beaverton, Ridgefield, or Portland and your GE dryer is acting up — give us a call. Whether it’s a squeal, a burning smell, or no heat at all, we’ll get you back to laundry-day peace.
We proudly serve homes and families across 30+ cities — from Ridgefield to Portland, from Amboy to Tigard.
👉 See our full service area
📞 Contact EasyFix
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