Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually) Specifications
This authentic, white Drum Bearing Slide, also known as the bearing drum slide, glide, or pad, is a plastic, easy-to-install part for your dryer. It replaces the dryer's front drum slide to allow for easier movement. You'll know if this part is an issue if your dryer is unable to tumble properly or is very noisy. Damage can come from regular use. The part attaches to the outermost side of the bearing. Check both slides for signs of wear, because they often wear at the same rate, and should be replaced at the same time; there are 2 of these particular slides per dryer. This part is sold individually, so you'll need to purchase multiple parts if replacing both at the same time.
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Replacing your General Electric Dryer Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Noisy | Marks left on clothes
This part works with the following products:
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Washer.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore.
Part# WE1M504 replaces these:
AP3206716, 963512, WE1M504, WE01M0333, WE1M333
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James M - November 8, 2023
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Quick Service and Very Easy Repair/Replacement
The parts arrived in a timely manner and replacing the parts was very simple and easy...my only complaint would be is that the slides seemed a bit pricey....
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Roger T - September 7, 2023
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Great service
The parts were just what I needed to get our dryer operating again. Many thanks!
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Edward M - May 26, 2022
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Steven A - February 9, 2022
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Darren S - January 27, 2022
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Dryer drum repair.
The parts where exactly what I needed to repair my dryer drum and stopped squeaking. Easy and fast repair.
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Katherine M - September 13, 2021
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Easy Repair worked great
Thanks to the brief videos on their website the repair was simple and quick.
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Robert O - February 2, 2021
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When at first you don't succeed...
OEM packaged replacement part in perfect condition fit perfectly. Repair was made but did not solve the problem completely and additional work is needed. I will probably need to replace drum bearings too.
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Louis H - January 12, 2021
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Moderately easy repair
Needs a better description of which slide goes where and to make clear that there are two different sets of slides. Otherwise a very basic repair. Parts matched exactly.
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Rodney S - September 26, 2020
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Easy fix
Parts fit like new, all fit and work great.
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Michael G - August 4, 2020
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Worked as expected
good fit easy repair
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Dryer not drying well and loud noise
Took off the front panel. Followed the repair videos provided. Everything went well. Dryer dries better and is very quiet.
Gas dryer only fired at the beginning of it's cycle
Be sure to segregate and label all screws. Remove back and front of control panel. Removed dryer top. Removed dryer front/door panel. Replaced slides. Due to discoloration it was hard to tell the white fr the green. Double checked partselect videos to be sure which was which. Propped up drum with the dowel to allo
... Read morew enough room to access the coils. One of the screws was frozen. Soaked in penetrating oil for 30 minutes. Then used a Philips headed socket to break it free. Used needle nose pliers to lift out old coils and to place new coils. Reversed process to reinstall all panels. Crossed fingers and tested. AOK.
Upon receiving the parts, we went to the video repair instructions. We found these videos to be very well done and very helpful. It was great being able to pause the video at specific points until we were able to complete that step of the repair. All of the replacement parts fit correctly and there were no issues.
dryer had started making a squeaking noise that got progressively worse with each use
i ordered parts before taking the dryer apart, based on the symptoms others described so that i would have everything i needed. sure enough once i pulled the panels off, the drum slides and entire bearing were destroyed. i assume that happened with age, and ignoring the problem didn't help. by the time i replaced the parts I'm surprised t
... Read morehe dryer drum was actually still turning at all!
The PartSelect company's "how to" repair videos are OUTSTANDING. Thank you! The videos provided a comprehensive overview of what to expect in terms of clothes dryer disassembly, component replacement and reassembly. The videos were invaluable tutorials for prior-to-disassembly work.
I ordered all the following parts which I fel
... Read moret were likely excessively worn--white and green bearing slides (two of each required), rear drum bearing kit, drive belt, and idler pulley wheel--to address the noisiness issue.
For your consideration: Since our dryer is 12 years old and would be disassembled anyway, I decided to order a new dryer drum belt and idler pulley, to replace these two constant-use items as preventive maintenance.
Two notes. One: When replacing the dryer drum bearing parts, you need a T25 torx bit to loosen and remove the three torx-head screws. But using my T25 torx bit-head-style screwdriver, it was impossible to loosen them. Fortunately, I had a T25 torx bit, which I could mount in a socket wrench, which DID allow me to loosen those three torx-head screws without damage/breakage. WHEW! Recommend you are similarly prepared! Two: If you purchase the "Rear Drum Bearing Kit," it already comes with the the "Drum Bearing Sleeve" and "Retainer O-Ring" components I thought I would also need--no need to purchase separately. I returned those two items, unopened, for a refund.
All together, from dryer disassembly to, component replacement, to a thorough vacuuming/cleaning, to reassembly and an operational check, it took about four hours. The dryer is now nearly noiseless again! Success!
I consider myself reasonably good with tools and have a fair amount of electrical and mechanical skill. My wife assisted with extra hands a couple times, too, seriously reducing my frustration level. Depending on your abilities, you'll take more time or less time than the four hours it took me. I'm certain I saved at least a couple hundred dollars by doing this maintenance myself.
In summary, the PartSelect person taking my order was knowledgeable and professional, I received my parts two days after ordering, the parts worked perfectly, and the company refunded my two, unopened returned parts promptly. Overall, a terrific experience. I highly recommend them to any capable do-it-yourselfer.
Install would have been easier if part was an exact fit. Had to make do with part not fitting exact. Let's just say the dryer works but light won't line up.
I am a 55 year old woman who likes to repair household items. I followed You Tube instructions and did it all by myself. A few screws to get the top off and a two more to remove the front piece. Trap duct assembly was cracked and falling apart. Pulling off the old was fairly easy. I watched the You Tube instructions on my Ipad so I co
... Read moreuld rewind and watch as I did it. The hardest part was I dropped one of the screws when placing the front of the dryer back on and had to find another one that was the same size. Luckily I have lots of old screws in my tool box, If you like to do small simple repairs to save some money this is an easy one.
I followed some simple instructions from GE. It was really easy and I even found some spare change inside the cabinet which my wife took off my hands. :/
I have read other postings which describe most of the procedure very well, so I'm just going to add things that should be considered, which I have not read about here. Removing the drum proved difficult due to the lack of room on the two sides.The vent blower motor bracket is at the front bottom of the dryer, and when the two screws
... Read more on either the left or right side are removed, the dryer sides spread more easily and allow the drum to be removed or re-installed more easily. Next, the rear drum bearing I bought has a rubber o-ring which holds it in place. There is a good chance this o-ring will be hard and brittle after years of service, and will crumble when removed, in order to replace the bearing. I had to run to the local hardware store to get a new o-ring, and could only find one that did was not rated for high heat usage. I presumed once the drum is re-installed that the bearing can't dislodge even with a missing o-ring. I think it just holds the bearing in place while removing and re-installing the drum, but I cannot be certain about this.So if you plan to replace the rear drum bearing, make sure to also order the o-ring that holds it in place. It is doubtful you can re-use the old one depending on the age of your dryer. Replacing the old white belt tensioning pulley requires the removal and re-installation of a "nut" that has no threads. It is forced on and off and not simple to re-install. The removal was easy simply by using a wrench to "unscrew" it counterclockwise. But re-installing it is another matter. It requires force to get it back onto the shaft. I saw a tip to use a 7/16" socket placed over the nut and hit with a hammer while bracing the bracket from the other side. I did this by used a smaller tool, linesman's pliers, which provided the force needed. Install it about 1/4" past the end of the bracket shaft. Careful, that nut has sharp edges and I ended up bleeding from that process. Three hands would help: one to brace the bracket, one to hold the nut and socket in place, and one to hammer. So good luck with that. Probably there is a smarter way to do this. If you replace the old white plastic belt tensioning pulley with a new yellow one, it is not simple to understand how to re-install the belt properly. The videos do not do the trick adequately. I did find one on youtube where they removed the dryer side in order to show the belt installation and I had an "aha moment". Since you cannot see the belt, the pulleys, the motor, or anything else during installation, it is not a simple thing to do. Here are my tips: Before re-installing the drum, move the belt tensioning pulley bracket to the right (when facing the dryer front) and you will see a little spot where the bracket will stay to the right when engaged in this spot. Engage the bracket and then proceed to re-install the drum. That way, when you reach under the drum to set the belt properly on the pulleys, you won't have to engage the tensioning bracket without being able to see. Once the belt is in place, carefully remove the bracket from the right holding spot and allow it to move back to the left operating position. I used two hands and don't think I could have done it with one. When the belts are new, they can be naturally twisted and you have to be careful to install the belt with no twist. I had to do it twice to get it right. If someone can take up the top belt slack for you, it's easy to feel the belt underneath the drum and get any twists out. Next, i had a hard time inserting the drum back into the dryer and finding the hole where the bearing inserts. The problem is, if you are not careful, it's easy to move, bend, or break the heater wires which surround the hole you need to locate blindly and slip the drum bearing into. I did bend those wires, but luckily not break them. In hindsight, applying some masking tape to the rear inside panel of the dryer right at the top, left and right of the drum BEFORE removing the drum would have made it much easier estimating the proper drum height while maneuvering the bearing into the rear hole. Then remove the masking tape when done. I ordered a new top plastic front bearing that supports the drum in the front. Good thing I did because mine was split about 5" where one set of the green and white sliders install. I had one white "plastic" insert visible. The other one plus the two green bearings were totally missing. No wonder it was squealing. Finally, the hardest part for me was re-installing the top of the dryer! Take a good look before removing it so you can see exactly how the top fits to the dryer and how the parts need to be lined up first. Thanks to PartSelect.com! Every part was correct and the installation videos gave me so much help. Also, parts arrived in two days, which surprised me. I will be ordering all parts here.
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Brent
July 20, 2017
I’m changing all the bearing slides on my dryer how many do I need and why are they different colors?
Hi Brent, the bearing slides are different colors to tell the difference between them. If you are replacing the front bearing slides in your dryer you will need 2 lower slides WE1M504, which are white. You will also need two upper slides WE1M1067, which are green. Good luck with this repair.
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Glenn
October 2, 2017
Do I need 2 white slides and 2 Green slides for this dryer? If so do the slides come as a set or are they single? In other words when I order the white slide is it a set of 2 or just a single slide?
For model number DHDSR48EF2WW
Hi Glenn. You will need to order 2 of the white slides and 2 of the green slides. They are sold individually . Hope this helps!
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Nina
July 20, 2017
My dryer is making a terribly loud noise when I first turn it on. Is there a kit or something I should get for it? Ive been looking at your parts list and if I change the top drum bearing I think I will need the drum slide bearings. How many do I need and which ones should I order??? Are there any other parts I should order to stop the noise? Thanks for the help!
Hi Nina, great question. Changing your front bearings would be your first step as worn ones can cause loud noises throughout the drying cycle. To change the upper bearings, you will need 2 of WE1M504 and 2 of WE1M1067. If you decide to also change the rear bearing which would be the second most common cause for the noise, the part would be WE25M40. Let us know if you have any further questions.
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Bobby
August 13, 2017
While drying it is making a squeaking noise that is coming and going like it maybe the belt squeaking
For model number DBXR463GD1WW
Hi Bobby,
Thank you for your inquiry. Your belt could be the issue. If it has worn down so much that maybe it is slipping against the pulley. However it is more likely that you will have to replace either your bearing slides or your pulley. I would check all of these parts to see which one of them are causing your problem. They are all physical parts, so when you look at them you should be able to determine which one is causing the problem for you. The belt and the slides would be parts that get worn down, the pulley is just something that you turn the wheel on and you will hear if it is making the squeaking noise. Good luck with your repair.
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Calista
July 20, 2017
I bought and am currently replacing the rear bearings. Since the dryer is already pulled apart how can I tell if I should replace the front bearings or the support?
Hello Calista, thanks for getting in touch. You will know to replace the front bearings or the support if you see any visible damage. Wear is normal, but if the parts are damaged in any way they should be replaced. I hope this helps!
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Jim
December 2, 2017
The dryer is not drying loads in normal time. It is also making a noise as if something is flopping around inside as the drum turns. There is nothing in the dryer and it still makes the noise. What should I check and in what order.Thanks, Jim
For model number DBXR453ET5WW
Hi Jim, Thank you for the question. You can check the belt to make sure it is not wore out and and preventing the drum to turn as it should.You can also check the Rear Drum Bearing for wear. Make sure the appliance is getting proper air flow. Clean the Lint Trap Duct Assembly and the Air Vents. You can use a Multi Meter to test the High Limit Thermostat and the Bias Thermostat as well for proper continuity. Hope this helps!
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Juan
March 14, 2018
A question about dryer . Once in awhile durnh a drying cycle the dryer will make a squeaking noise.And sometimes the dryer will take a long time to dry but i found the front seal was broken and not fully there.
Hi Juan,
Thank you for your question. The squeaking noise you are hearing is likely a worn drum support roller that needs to be replaced. It is always recommended to replace both of them at the same time. If your dryer is taking a long time to dry and the front seal I would recommend replacing it as this is likely causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Hansel
April 10, 2018
How many glide slips would come with this? The dryer needs four. Does this purchase buy me four?
Hi Hansel,
Thank you for your question. These parts are sold individually. Be sure to check your model number and make sure that you need four of these ones and not two of these slides and two of a different kind. Good luck with your repair.
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Michael
January 31, 2018
I ordered replacement slides and got 4 white slides. Can I use these or is there a specific reason for the Green slides?
For model number DBVH512EF0WW
Hi Michael, Thank you for the question. The appliance needs 2 of the white and 2 of the green in order to operate properly. Hope this helps!
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Denny
October 29, 2017
My dryer makes a thumping noise when it is running.
For model number GFDN120ED1WW
Hi Denny,
Thank you for your inquiry. There are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the drive belt, the idler pulley wheel, the complete duct trap assembly, the idler arm, the bearing retainer and the bearing slides. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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