General Electric Washer Dryer Combo Axle, Roller, Pulley Parts

This pulley set screw secures the washer's drive pulley to its shaft. Replacing a stripped or missing fastener restores a solid pulley connection to help prevent belt slippage, noise, and spin or agitation issues. What it does:

• Locks the pulley to the shaft to prevent sliding or wobbling
• Helps maintain belt alignment and power transfer
• Can help when the pulley feels loose, the belt squeals or slips, or spin/agitation is weak or intermittent
• Replaces a damaged, stripped, or missing pulley set screw

• 1 set screw

• Disconnect power and turn off water before servicing
• Access the drive system; remove the belt if needed to reach the pulley
• Align the pulley with the flat on the shaft, then install and tighten the set screw with the correct hex/Allen key—do not overtighten
• Reassemble and test

This transmission pulley mounts on the washer's transmission shaft and is driven by the belt to power agitation and spin. Replacing a worn pulley restores smooth belt tracking, reduces noise, and helps the tub move correctly.

• Mounts on the transmission shaft and transfers motor power through the drive belt
• Enables proper tub movement during agitate and spin cycles
• Wear or damage can cause squealing or grinding noises, or a burning rubber smell
• May lead to poor/no spin or agitation, or the drive belt slipping off

• Disconnect power and wear gloves; safely tip or raise the washer for bottom access
• Remove the drive belt, then the pulley's retaining hardware; install the new pulley and secure hardware
• Reinstall the belt with correct routing; replace a worn belt at the same time
• Spin the pulley by hand to ensure free movement and alignment before testing

The Idler Arm Assembly is an OEM component specifically designed for GE dryers. It is a vital part that helps transfer power from the motor to the tumbling action of the dryer drum. The idler arm assembly allows the belt to provide smooth, consistent power to operate the drum efficiently during each cycle.  

Symptoms of a bad idler arm assembly include:

• Squealing or grinding noises coming from the dryer motor or drum area
• The dryer drum not rotating or spinning slowly
• Loose, cracked, or worn idler pulley
• A worn or slipping dryer belt 

Causes of failure can be normal wear and tear over extended use. Excess vibration from an unbalanced load or a dropped object inside the dryer could also potentially damage the idler arm.

This part is compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore dryer models.

Keep your dryer drum turning smoothly. This idler & pulley assembly maintains proper tension on the drive belt so the drum rotates quietly and efficiently when the original idler or pulley becomes worn, noisy, or seized. What it does:

• Applies spring-loaded tension to the drive belt for consistent drum rotation
• Provides a smooth rolling surface to minimize belt friction and wear
• Worn/failed parts may cause squealing or chirping, the drum not turning, the belt slipping off or breaking, or a hot rubber smell

• One idler and pulley assembly

• Disconnect power; for gas dryers, also shut off the gas supply
• Access the belt path by removing the necessary panels per your service information
• Pull the idler to release belt tension, remove the old assembly, install the new one, and route the belt correctly around the motor and idler
• Manually rotate the drum to verify belt tracking before reassembly and test run

This roller support holds the dryer drum roller in place to help the drum turn smoothly and stay aligned. Replacing a worn support can reduce noise and wobble and help protect the belt and drum from uneven wear. What it does:

• Holds and positions the drum roller so the drum rotates with minimal friction
• Keeps drum alignment and belt tracking stable during operation
• Helps prevent drum wobble and uneven wear that can lead to rubbing or thumping noises
• Common symptoms: loud squealing or grinding, thumping during rotation, visible drum wobble

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair
• Access typically requires removing the dryer front or rear panel; follow the model's service manual
• Inspect the roller, axle, and adjacent support components; replace any worn parts to prevent repeat failure
• Use proper tools and secure fasteners to factory torque