How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2043227 / WE12X83 Idler Pulley

Replaced wheel,by going through back of dryer. 

I followed Video instructions. I even noticed that the service Rep was wearing gloves. That's when I realized that the inside tin is very dangerous. I had no problems at all with switch over. Thanks Guys!!!! 

Went on line with APP and found a great video that gave tips and instructions on how to change the bearing. Ordered the parts along with some extra parts.(belt and idler pulley) Parts arrived and all went well. Took my time and the tips helped greatly. 

Repair was straightfoward assisted by exploded parts diagram. Replaced the Idler pulley which was excessively worn. The safety T'stat blew when I tried to restart with bad pulley, this was replaced as well. Belt was replaced a short time ago. Since repair made, drying times have been reduced and it does seem quieter. 

Did online chat with Appliance Parts Pros. I didn't want to have to open up my dryer twice so I just ordered all wear and tear parts. Parts came quickly. Watched their step by step how to video. Took less than an hour. Longest part was rooting through my tools to find the right torx bit. My wife is happy that her dryer works again. Thank you for making this easy for me. I recommend Appliance Parts Pros to everyone. 

Determined originally that the belt was broken. Dryer would turn on, but drum would not turn. After removing drum, I noticed that the Idler Pulley Wheel was broken, although it had broken so evenly on one side that it didn't look broken. Decided to order parts from Appliance Pro after finding parts, (and after being charged a premium price for a belt by a local parts store). I couldn't find any obvious reason for the noise the dryer was making so I took the chance that the rear bearing was the problem and ordered it from Appliance Pro. The price charged for the wheel and bearing (including shipping) was less than the cost of the bearing from the local store. Installation was easy with the exception of the screws on the back piece to the roller bearing. The screws did not want cut their own threads. Since these were factory parts, this really a GE issue rather than something from Appliance Pro. I have replaced the rear bearing, belt and heating element in this dryer (GE Profile Series) before, so I knew what I was doing. However, I went ahead and watched the online videos. They were very accurate. If you cannot make these repairs after watching the videos, then you would be better off hiring the job done. You are not mechanically capable. 

First, I watched a YouTube video on belt replacement. I opened the cabinet and found the broken pulley as well as the belt. I ordered replacement parts, and waited for then to arrive by FedEx ground, the slowest form of delivery known to man. I wish they had used Priority Mail or UPS, either of which are faster by days. The repair took less than a half hour to complete, and the dryer is back in business. 

I replaced the plastic and the bearing slides. 

With the tips provided the very helpful video, I was able to gain access to the drive motor. the video also mentioned that I take a look at other were and tear items like the idler pulley and bearing slide. I discovered that all four bearing slides wore away and the pulley was cracking. appliancepartspros.com had all the parts in stock and for great price compared to local repair shop, they wanted nearly double the price for each item I needed. I know I saved about $50 even with the 3 day shipping. 

I unplugged the dryer and opened up the dry and found the belt had broke.After removing the tub I noticed the heating coils where broke and the idle pulley broken. I then looked up on line for repair parts for the dry.i received the parts on Monday that night I started to install the parts.Had to make shore all lint was vacuumed out be for installing the new parts.i installed the heating element fist and tested to make shore heat was working before going any feature. It all worked fine.i then installed the ideal pulley and put the drum back in then put the new belt around the drum and on the motor. After putting every thing back together that night it was back to work as new again. Thanks