Part Location Diagram of WE3M26 GE Front Drum Bearing
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Replacing your General Electric Dryer Front Drum Bearing
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Front Drum Bearing

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PartSelect Number PS960316
Manufacturer Part Number WE3M26
Manufactured by GE
Product Description

Front Drum Bearing Specifications

This drum bearing helps your dryer operate as quietly as possible.The drum slides should also be replaced when replacing the drum bearing. The slides are NOT included with this part this is the bearing only. Slides must be ordered separately.
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Replacing your General Electric Dryer Front Drum Bearing

Replacing your General Electric Dryer Front Drum Bearing
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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.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, Kenmore.
Part# WE3M26 replaces these:
AP3790641, 1089201, WE3M26, WE03M0020, WE3M20
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Dryer was squeeling when running.
I removed the two screws at the front above the drum opening (with the dryer door open). The top panel then lifts off. I removed the screw at each side that holds the front panel to the side panels, tilted the front panel forward, which disengages the front of the drum from the front drum glide bearing. I then lifted the front panel slightly, unhooking the bottom of the panel from the dryer base, and swung the front panel aside. I removed the existing top drum bearing guide, which was disintegrated, and snapped in the new bearing guide, with the nylon slide strips installed in the bearing guide. Next pulled out the old felt strip, and pressed the new one in place. I then put the bottom of the front panel back into the bottom of the dryer front, and while lifting the drum to asure it fit over the bearing guide, pushed the front panel back to a vertical position to mate with the side panels. I then replaced the side panel screws, replaced the top, and replaced the front top panel screws.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Daniel from Chicago, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Intermittant squeaking noise
Basically, I followed the same steps a prior person posted.
1.Removed the two screws inside the door, on the top part of the opening.
2.Lifted up and removed the top.
3.Removed two screws holding the front panel in place.
4.Held up the drum while removing the front panel. I carefully turned the panel so I could get at the drum bearing without pulling the wires connecting it to the front panel. The wires are not very long, so I had to be careful not to pull on them.
5.Carefully pried off the old drum bearing, using just my hands. It was fairly tight, and popped out just as I started to worry if I was putting too much pressure on it.
6.Checked to see how the old felt was installed, then I pulled out the old felt.
7.Inserted the new felt, being careful to insert one end into a slot the same way the original was installed.
8.Inserted the new slides into the new drum bearing. The gray slides went in at the eleven and one o'clock positions, the white slides went in at ten and two o'clock.
9.Removed a surplus plastic piece from the new drum bearing (where the light comes through).
10.Inserted the new drum bearing, putting the bottom tabs in first, then pivoting it into place. I squeezed it into place to make sure it was tight.
11.Lifted up the drum and put the front panel back on.
12.Screwed the front panel back on, using the two screws.
13.Carefully put the top back on.
14.Screwed in the two screws inside the front door to fasten down the top.
That was it! I started up the dryer and it worked fine. No more squeaking.
About the only thing odd about the repair is why PartSelect sells each slide separately (i.e., I had to order 2 white slides and 2 gray slides). I can't imagine replacing just one, so why not package them in pairs, or maybe even all four in one package.
At any rate, the repair was easy, and a lot cheaper than having someone come out to fix it.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Mark from Addison, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dryer made LOUD screaching constant sound
(1) open dryer door (2) remove screws holding door on and put door aside. Probably doesn't have to be done but I think its easier and safer so you don't accidently bend the hinges. (3) remove 2 screws holding top onto front. of dryer located in recess that door sits in (3) pull up on top and remove (from slots by the control panel) (4) remove final 2 screws holding front onto frame of dryer. You can disconnect the connectors from the front panel back to the dryer to make the job easier or work with it without disconnecting. I'd take your time and clean any lint dust, etc. (5) the Drum Bearing removes fairly easy as it is just snapped into 2 slots. insert slids into slots.... make sure you order all 4. Mine were all beat!. (6) replace with new Drum Bearing. (7) I did the lower felt seal as well. Pay attention to how you took the old one off and replace the same way. Remember it stretches to fit into the slots. Put all back together. Remember to front panel has to sit correctly into bottom slots before you screw the top screws back in. All in all.... a simple project, and no more noise!!!!! Great to have websites like this. Easy ordering, quick shipping, great diagrams.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Brian from Langhorne, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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My clothes were being "bitten", discolored with blackish smudges, and buttons eaten off clothing
First I really had to hunt for the proper way to get my dryer drum accessible for the repair. With my model it was as simple as removing two screws to take off the top panel (located by opening the dryer door), and then removing two other screws inside the front panel at the top. The front will then be able to swing to the left side (the door switch wires are on this side for this model). Simply remove the drum bearing by gently pulling it off. My slides were in such poor shape for less than 4 years old!! One of them had completely disintegrated! These slides have a small whole on one end which attaches to a small nub at the edge of a slot while the other side just slid into a slot at the other end. No need to even take out the drum!!
The hardest part of the job was to get into the dryer!
Other Parts Used:
Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Deborah from Glenburn, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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squeaky dryer for a week or two
First I unplugged the dryer and turned off the gas

Second I opened the door and unscrewed the two screws that go up into the top panel and hold it in place (you will need to get down and look under the top of the door jam to see the screws).

Third I lifted the front of the top enough to remove the two screws holding the front panel on (Use a magnetic screwdriver if you have one you do not want to lose the screws taking them out or putting them back in)

Fourth positioned a chair to lean front panel against so it would not fall over or strain the electrical wires that run to the switch in the door (slide the front panel off slowly supporting the drum with your hand so it doe not drop hard on the motor wires or burners)

Sixth determined the parts I needed and ordered parts from pars select and got them in two days

Seventh when new parts arrived I unclipped the old DRUM BEARING removed the felt gasket, put the felt in the new Drum bearing and clipped it in place

Eighth clipped in the 2 new Dryer Drum Slides and 2new SLIDE WH slides

Ninth Vacuumed out dryer and vent pipe completely

Tenth reassembled dryer being careful to make sure drum was properly aligned as I put the front panel in place and the belt was in the proper place on drum and all the screws were back in place.

Ninth turned gas back on and plugged in dryer

Ten turned on dryer to test squeak was gone

Hints as soon as you hear a squeak look into it and you will probably not have to replace the DRUM BEARING. But if any of the Slides are bad replace them all. Check your belt and felt gaskets to see if they are in good shape. If everything up front is in good shape and it is not the motor squeaking it could be the back drum bearing. Take your time keep your old dryer running for a few more years and save the $40 dollar service call. Do not forget to clean out all the old lint and dust out of your dryer and vent pipes not only will you reduce the risk of fire you will be allowing air to pass through the dryer more easily drying your clothes in shorter time.
Other Parts Used:
Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • warren from Flint, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Noisy and took too long to dry clothes
Easy repair. Removed top of dryer and removed two screws to front panel and door assembly. Old front air duct assembly was worn and broken, so it literally fell off the panel. I cleaned the front panel and door assembly of all the lint and dirt, and snapped the new parts into place. The new parts came with the gasket and felt drum seal already installed, to all that had to be done was to snap it into place. Installing the drum slides was a breeze. I simply had to slide one end in the slot, position the hole over the pin, and slide the other end in. I put everything back together, and ran a full cycle for test. Dryer works like new, and run quiet.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Foam Seal Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually) Dryer Lint Chute Assembly
  • Bruno from Somerdale, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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noise from the drum in the dryer
The weight of the front section of the drum in the dryer rides on 4 slim pieces of plastic. remove the screws that hold down the top of the dryer are in the front door at the top at each corner. remove the top, then remove 2 screws that hold down the front of the control panel to the cabinet at the base. remove the 2 screws at the of the front corners of the cabinet to separate the front door section from the rest of the dryer.Watch out for the wires the connect the door to the rest of the dryer. if you replace the bearing at the back of the dryer you need to take two screws out at the base of the cabinet one from each corner to let the sides of the cabinet to spread out and let the drum pass though the front of the dryer cabinet. the belt has to come off the motor by lifting it up an sticking your hand in under the drum and working it off the end of the motor. replaced the parts ad the dryer works like new.
Other Parts Used:
Rear Drum Bearing Kit Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually) Dryer Lint Chute Assembly
  • William from Blue Springs, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The dryer was making noise.
I removed the two screws that hold the front panel to the top panel. I removed two more screws that hold the front panel to the side panels. I separated the front panel from the side panels and removed the drum.

I could see on the front panel the drum slides were badly worn. One was gone.

The new parts installed easily using no tools at all. Everything snaps in place. The new foam gaskets press and stick to seal the duct work. The felt strip pressed into place.

I replace all the panels in reverse order and plug it in. It operates fine, but the motor is making the noise. I will look into replacing the motor next.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Drive Belt Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Foam Seal Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Joe from Eureka, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dryer Was Making A Lot Of Noise While Running
I ordered parts based off other peoples findings. I took the top and front off the dryer. I found the drum bearing(really only a plastic bracket. The slide were completely worn and the drum was wearing into the plastic drum bearing. I popped the old drum bearing out and put the new on in. There are actually 2 sets of slides (4 total). I only bought 2. I reused two of the existing slides. I put the unit back together and it was a lot quieter. I need to order more of the slides. They are only a couple dollars a piece and take most of the beating. I should've but didn't get the pasking or gasket. It was broken. I think it'll be fine though.
Other Parts Used:
Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Tracy from Winston Salem, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Noise at drum
1 Unplug power cord. 2 Remove top and front panels. 3 Remove old bearing, slides and bulb. 4 Install new bearing slides and bulb. Reinstall front and top panels. 5 Restore power and test. Time to repair 25 minutes. Very satisfied with the parts and the time to receive them, very good parts service. Will definately use this service in the future and will highly recommend this company.
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually) Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually)
  • William from Sewell, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Kelly
July 20, 2017
I need to replace my front bearing support. What else do you recommend I look at since this part has worn out and im replacing it anyways
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Hello Kelly, we recommend also replacing the drum slides. You will need 4 of them, and they are sold separately. See related parts for both the white and the green style. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

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Billy
April 8, 2018
What is the difference between the Green and white slide bearings for front drum?
For model number DBSR453EB1WW
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Hi Billy, Thank you for your question. The green slide bearings are the upper bearings and the white slide bearings are the lower bearings. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Noah
July 20, 2017
So I replaced this part, the glides, the felt ring, and the belt. I thought everything was well and good but when I turned the dryer on theres a new noise. Do any of these parts need time to settle or did I do something wrong?
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Hi Noah, unfortunately it sounds like you need to replace the rear drum bearing kit WE25M40. We recommend installing this assembly because it will ensure a longer lifespan for your dryer, and all the new replacement parts you recently installed. Best of luck with this repair.

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Steve
December 11, 2018
I thought the front support bearing needs 4 slides instead of 2 white slides ?
For model number DBXR463GD1WW
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Hello Steve, Thank you for the question. The front bearing requires two Green, Part Number: PS6447706 and two White Part Number: PS755842. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!

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Eric
October 9, 2017
Does this part come with the two small pieces of felt that go in the slots near the ends?
For model number GFDN240EL0WW
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Hi Eric, Thank you for your question. It does not, you would have to buy those separately. Good luck with your repair.

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Rich
October 31, 2017
How do you know if the front drum bearing is bad and not just drum slides?
For model number DPSR610GG0WT
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Hi Rich, Thank you for the question. The only way to know for sure is taking the front panel off to expose the drum bearing and checking for damage. Hope this helps!

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Jerry
March 20, 2018
What is the difference in the Green slide and the white slide? Can i use either one on a dryer?
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Hello Jerry, thank you for your question. There are usually two green and two white on each appliance. They are installed in the front drum bearing and allow the drum to turn smoothly. The manufacturer recommends replacing all 4 slides at the same time. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!

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Ross
March 6, 2019
I have ordered the front drum bearing, 2 white slides, 2 Green slides. I can see where the slides are installed, but i'm not sure where white goes vs. Green. Would you point me in the right direction?
For model number DPXR483EA1WW
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Hello Ross, Thank you for the question. There is a white and green bearing slide on each side of the front bearing with the green bearings at the top and white at the bottom. Hope this helps!

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Harry
May 7, 2019
If the front drum bearing is made entirely of plastic and there are no bearings, the drum uses the glides to slide across. Is it necessary to replace the front drum bearing support and why? No matter what the answer, i still have to replace the glides. Do we order two of both slides or all of one slide? Thanks in advance.
For model number DRSR495EG8WW
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Hi Harry, thank you for your question. You would only need to replace your bearing if it is broken or damaged in any way. So if you see damage on the part and that it may need to be replaced, then you may need to replace it. It is generally suggested that you replace all of the glides when you are doing a replacement. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

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Luke
July 20, 2017
Need to purchase and replace this part but have no sweet clue how to get to it. Can you point me in the right direction?
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Hello Luke, you need to start this repair by taking the cabinet off in the back. After this is done, disconnect the wires that connect the door and lift the front panel off the dryer to set aside. From here you should be able to start your installation. I hope this helps.

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