Brian K Saint George , UT December 13, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Electric Dryer DBSR453EB1WW Ge Dryer Dbsr453eb1ww: Ge dryer making squealing & grinding noise worse with heavy loads. How to replace Dryer Drum Front Support Bearing. Front drum bearing support worn thru, slider pads had nothing left to hook to. recommended bearing support & felt duct trap fit perfectly, took 15 min. to replace, cured problem 8 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes