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Quick answer: If your InAlto dryer (IHPD800W) has started scraping, grinding or thumping and the drum looks like it has dropped or is dragging, the part you likely need is the InAlto Dryer Drum Wheel Assembly (IHPD800W), $39.95 AUD, with same-day dispatch from our Sydney warehouse. Replace worn wheels in pairs.
Last updated June 2026
An InAlto dryer that suddenly sounds like it is chewing gravel is not usually broken beyond repair. Nine times out of ten, that scraping or grinding noise, and the sense that the drum has sagged or is dragging on one side, comes down to a worn or collapsed drum support wheel. It is a small plastic-and-rubber part, it wears out with use, and on the InAlto IHPD800W it is one of the cheapest things you can replace to get a quiet, smooth-turning drum back.
InAlto is an Australian house brand, so if you have searched the IHPD800W and hit dead ends, that is why. Very few sites carry repair content for it and fewer still stock the parts. This guide explains how the drum wheels carry the drum, how to tell a worn wheel from a belt or bearing fault, and exactly which part fixes it.
Why is my InAlto dryer making a scraping or grinding noise?
The drum in your InAlto dryer is a large steel cylinder, and it has to spin smoothly for years without wobbling. It cannot just float there. At the rear, and often supported by small wheels or rollers around the rim, the drum rests on a set of drum support wheels. These are hard plastic wheels, usually with a softer tyre or bush, mounted on a fixed shaft. As the drum turns, it rides on these wheels the way a wheel rides on a bearing. They take the weight of the drum plus your wet washing, and they let it rotate quietly.
Over hundreds of cycles those wheels wear. The rubber-like tread flattens, cracks or splits, the bush inside wears oval, or the wheel seizes and stops turning altogether. When that happens, the drum is no longer properly supported. It drops slightly, tilts, and starts rubbing metal-on-metal against the housing or the felt seal. That is the scraping or grinding you hear. Left long enough, a seized wheel gets ground flat on one side and starts thumping once per revolution.
So on an InAlto IHPD800W, the classic signs of a worn drum wheel are:
- A dry scraping or grinding noise that gets louder as the load gets heavier.
- A rhythmic thump or knock, roughly once per drum rotation.
- The drum visibly sagging, sitting low, or dragging on one side when you spin it by hand.
- A gritty, notchy feel when you turn the empty drum by hand instead of a smooth glide.
- Black or grey dust, or small fragments of worn wheel, in the bottom of the cabinet.
The heat pump system, the heater and the electronics have nothing to do with this noise. It is purely mechanical, which is good news, because a drum support wheel is one of the most affordable and satisfying dryer parts to replace.
How do I know it is the drum wheel and not the belt or bearing?
A few different parts can make an InAlto dryer noisy, so it is worth telling them apart before you order.
Worn drum support wheel — the noise is a dry scrape or grind, or a once-per-revolution thump, and the drum feels like it has dropped or drags on one side. Turning the empty drum by hand feels notchy or rough rather than smooth. This is what the IHPD800W Drum Wheel Assembly fixes.
Failed rear drum bearing — often a deeper rumble or a high squeal, worst when the drum is loaded, sometimes with the drum feeling tight to turn. On some InAlto vented models the rear support is a bearing kit rather than wheels.
Stretched or perished drive belt — a slapping, squealing or burning-rubber smell, the drum turning slowly or not at all, or a belt you can see is glazed and cracked. A belt fault usually affects turning power, not drum height.
Loose fan or foreign object — a rattle or ticking, often something like a coin or button that has slipped past the filter and is loose in the airflow.
The quickest home test: unplug the dryer, open the door, and slowly spin the empty drum by hand. A healthy drum glides quietly and sits level. A drum on worn wheels feels rough, drops or drags to one side, and often reproduces the scraping you hear during a cycle. If the drum sags and scrapes but the belt looks fine, the drum wheels are almost certainly the cause.
Which drum wheel assembly fits my InAlto IHPD800W?
For the InAlto IHPD800W the part you want is the InAlto Dryer Drum Wheel Assembly (IHPD800W). We stock it, we list the model it fits, and we dispatch it same day from our Sydney warehouse.
| Part number | Fits these models | Genuine / Compatible | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 IHPD800W Drum Wheel Assembly | InAlto IHPD800W (check your model sticker) | Genuine fit — match your model | $39.95 AUD | Buy now |
At $39.95 this is one of the most affordable ways to save a dryer. It is a fraction of the cost of a new machine, and on an IHPD800W a worn drum wheel is usually the difference between a dryer bound for the verge collection and one that runs quietly for years more.
One important tip: drum wheels wear as a set. If one has collapsed or gone notchy, its partners have done the same number of turns and are not far behind. Wherever your machine uses more than one support wheel, replace them in pairs (or as a full set) while you have the cabinet open. It saves you pulling the dryer apart twice, and it means the drum ends up sitting square and level rather than propped up on one fresh wheel and one worn one.
If your InAlto is a vented model rather than the IHPD800W heat pump, the rear drum support may be a bearing kit instead of wheels. In that case, browse our dryer parts store or run the part finder to match your exact model sticker.
How to replace the InAlto drum wheel — step by step
This is a mechanical job, not a mains-voltage one, but you still open the cabinet, so treat it with respect.
Before you start: isolate the dryer from power. Switch it off and pull the plug from the wall, or trip the circuit if it is hardwired. Do not rely on the dryer’s own off button. There are no live parts you need to touch for this repair, but the cabinet comes off, so the machine must be dead before you begin.
Tools: a screwdriver set, possibly a nut driver or socket, and a second pair of hands for lifting the drum is helpful. Allow around 45 to 90 minutes if it is your first time.
- Unplug the dryer and pull it clear of the wall. Give yourself room to work on all sides. If it is wall-mounted, take it down and lay it somewhere stable.
- Remove the outer cabinet or rear panel. Take out the fixing screws and set the panel aside. Keep the screws grouped so you know what came from where. Take a photo on your phone before you disturb anything.
- Find the drum support wheels. They sit around the drum rim or at the rear, mounted on short shafts. The worn ones are easy to spot: flat spots, cracked or missing tread, a wheel that will not spin freely, or dust and debris around the mount.
- Release the drum if needed. On some models you slacken or slip the drive belt and ease the drum forward or up slightly to take the weight off the wheels. Support the drum so it does not drop suddenly. This is where the extra pair of hands earns its keep.
- Remove the old wheel. Pop off the retaining clip or undo the fixing, then slide the worn wheel off its shaft. Note the order of any washers or bushes so the new one goes back the same way.
- Fit the new drum wheel assembly. Slide the new wheel onto the shaft, refit the washers and clip, and check it spins freely and smoothly by hand. Do the same for the wheel’s partner while you are in there.
- Refit the belt and seat the drum. Make sure the drum sits square on all its wheels and turns without rubbing. Refit the drive belt around the drum and motor pulley exactly as it came off.
- Reassemble and test. Put the cabinet or rear panel back on, refit every screw, then plug in and run a short empty cycle. It should turn quietly, sit level, and the scraping should be gone.
If at any point the drum, belt or wiring looks more involved than you expected, stop and call a technician. There is no shame in it.
When to call a technician vs DIY
The good news is that a drum wheel swap is a mechanical repair, not electrical, so it is one of the more approachable dryer jobs for a confident DIYer. If you are comfortable removing a cabinet, can read your model sticker, and can safely support the drum while you work, this is a job you can do at home for the price of the part.
That said, it does mean opening the machine and handling the drum, which is heavy and awkward on your own. If you would rather not, or if the belt and bearings look worn too, hand it to a qualified appliance technician. Around the Northern Beaches plenty of tradies will happily fit a part you have already bought, which keeps the labour bill down and means you are not paying a marked-up price for the wheel itself.
The by-hand drum spin test is safe for anyone once the machine is unplugged. Opening the cabinet is the step that calls for a bit of care and, ideally, a second person.
If your dryer is a different brand, the same logic applies: a dropped drum with a scraping noise almost always points to support wheels or rollers. Match the noise to the symptoms above, then match the part to your model sticker.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my InAlto dryer making a grinding or scraping noise?
On an InAlto IHPD800W a dry scraping or grinding noise, especially with the drum sagging or dragging on one side, is almost always a worn or collapsed drum support wheel. The drum drops off its wheels and rubs on the housing. The fix is the IHPD800W Drum Wheel Assembly.
How do I know if my dryer drum wheel is worn out?
Unplug the dryer and spin the empty drum by hand. A worn wheel makes the drum feel notchy or rough, drop or drag to one side, and often reproduces the scraping noise. You may also see flat spots or cracked tread on the wheel and dust or fragments in the cabinet base.
Should I replace InAlto drum wheels in pairs?
Yes, where your model uses more than one support wheel. They wear at the same rate, so if one has failed the others are close behind. Replacing them together means the drum sits square and level and saves you opening the machine twice.
How much is the InAlto drum wheel assembly and how fast can I get it?
The InAlto Dryer Drum Wheel Assembly (IHPD800W) is $39.95 AUD and ships same day from our Sydney warehouse when you order before cut-off. It is the genuine fit for the IHPD800W.
Can I replace the InAlto drum wheel myself?
For many confident DIYers, yes. It is a mechanical job, not a mains-voltage one. You unplug the dryer, remove the cabinet, swap the wheel and reassemble. It helps to have a second person to support the drum. If the belt or bearings also look worn, or you are not comfortable, a technician or local tradie can fit it for you.
Where do I find the model number on my InAlto dryer?
Check the model sticker, usually inside the door opening, around the door seal, or on the back of the cabinet. Look for IHPD800W to confirm this drum wheel assembly is the right part.
Is it worth fixing a noisy InAlto dryer or should I buy a new one?
At $39.95 the drum wheel assembly is a tiny fraction of the cost of a new dryer. If the rest of the machine is sound and only the support wheels have worn, replacing them is easily the sensible call.
Get your InAlto dryer running quietly again
If your InAlto dryer has started scraping or grinding and the drum has dropped or drags on one side, a worn drum support wheel is almost certainly the cause. The IHPD800W Drum Wheel Assembly is the genuine fit, it is in stock, and it ships same day from our Sydney warehouse. Remember to replace worn wheels in pairs so the drum sits square. Browse more parts in our dryer parts store if you want to grab a belt or filter while you are here.
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Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
