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Customer Questions and Answers for Idler Pulley by Ge

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Part Number: OEM6129690
Manufacturer Part Number: WE12X83

The Idler Pulley is an OEM part for GE dryers. This critical component helps to maintain the correct tension on the dryer's drive belt, ensuring smooth operation and preventing it from slipping. 

Symptoms of a bad Idler Pulley include:

  • Squeaking or screeching noises during dryer operation, often a sign of bearing wear or failure.
  • The dryer drum not turning smoothly, or at all, indicating that the belt may be slipping or has come off entirely due to a failed pulley.
  • Excessive heat or a burning smell, which can occur if the pulley is seizing up and causing friction.
  • Visible wear or damage to the pulley itself.

Causes of a bad idler pulley can include worn bearings, accumulation of lint and debris that impedes rotation, or material fatigue after prolonged use.

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

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For Ge Idler Pulley (Part Number: OEM6129690)

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Colon, The part number for the idler pulley for your model is WE12X83 although there does not appear to be any significant differences between the 2 pulleys.

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Ronzard, There is not a tension spring for the idler pulley. The way that the arm is set up it is not required.

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Hello Laura. The model you provided is not working. However, you will need to replace the front felt seals on the unit.

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Hello Dim. Check the blower wheel and the idler pulley on the unit. See if the noise is coming from there.

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Hello Stephen, The idler pulley for unit is part number WE12X83. The parts are sold as individual parts and there is not a complete assembly available.

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Hello Kevin, To be able to assist you better, if you provide an email address we may be able to send you information to replace pulley on dryer.

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Hello big david. Sorry, This part has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part.

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