The Rear Drum Bearing Sleeve is an OEM part for GE dryers. It is designed to support the rear of the dryer drum, ensuring smooth rotation during the drying cycle. This sleeve reduces friction between the drum and the bearing, contributing to efficient and quiet operation of the dryer. This is the dryer rear drum bearing sleeve only. For the rear drum bearing kit order WE25M40.
You should replace the rear drum bearing sleeve if it becomes worn out or damaged. Causes of a bad bearing sleeve can include regular wear and tear, lack of lubrication, or excessive loads that cause undue stress on the component. A malfunctioning bearing sleeve can lead to increased friction, noise, and potential damage to other parts of the dryer.
Symptoms of a bad rear drum bearing sleeve include:
- Squeaking, grinding, or rumbling noises during the drying cycle
- The dryer drum not rotating smoothly or being off-balance
- Increased drying times due to inefficient drum movement
- Visible wear or damage to the sleeve
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Noisy dryer drum vibrating and squeaking then screeching! Dan N. • Wytheville , VA • December 14, 2015
First symptoms were squeaking drum. This is probably when new glide strips might have been all that we needed. But I put off fixing it... and I put it off some more. Noises got louder, squeaking became screeching, then it started to vibrate loudly.
The front drum bearing (really just a plastic arch that the drum rides on) had broken, and with the drum in a canted position, the rear bearing sleeve got messed up too.
I ordered the front drum support bearing, and also a rear drum bearing...
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