But did you actually break something, or were you just over-caffeinated? Seems like a minor thing to stress over.

My poli sci prof changed my mind on extensions, tbh.

Notice how many problems start with us ignoring the tiny wobble or the quiet squeak? It happens with everything, not just dryers. Your story and what @gonzalez.oliver said prove the same point. We all wait for the big crash or the literal trip-up before we finally pay attention. Maybe it's human nature to skip the small fix until it becomes a huge mess. That's why making the balance check step one is such a solid move, it fights that lazy instinct.

But how do you get steady work without them?