Medium
1-2 hours
This Idler Pulley is an OEM part directly from GE for an electric dryer. The purpose of the idler pulley is to maintain the correct tension on the drive belt to spin the drum. The most common reason to replace this part is when the motor runs and the drum doesn't spin. This item is sold separately and is made of a high-quality plastic material. Remember to unplug your appliance before beginning any repair.
Pulley Idler WE12X83
OEM part for: GE
Part Number: WE12X83
$34.76
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This Pulley Idler will fit the following 2890 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Dryer Parts
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Drum wouldn't turn
william - October 5, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Duct tape
1 Slid dryer away from wall and removed duct pipe and unplugged dryer
2 Removed control panel, making sure to unplug all internal connections, top of dryer and front of dryer which included door.
3 Found drive belt broke, and while I had dryer apart replaced drum slides, slide bearings, rear bearing assy., door felt, and idler pulley because I had this dryer apart before several years ago and the same parts were wore out.
4 Also replaced drive belt and cleaned all lint from blower housing and duct work, and everywhere else I found inside the dryer.
5 Putting the drum belt on was hard because you have no room for 2 arms inside and you have to route the belt around the drum, idler pulley, and motor pulley, very tricky with one arm and one hand, patience.
6 Reassembled sheet metal and ran, very quiet now
2 Removed control panel, making sure to unplug all internal connections, top of dryer and front of dryer which included door.
3 Found drive belt broke, and while I had dryer apart replaced drum slides, slide bearings, rear bearing assy., door felt, and idler pulley because I had this dryer apart before several years ago and the same parts were wore out.
4 Also replaced drive belt and cleaned all lint from blower housing and duct work, and everywhere else I found inside the dryer.
5 Putting the drum belt on was hard because you have no room for 2 arms inside and you have to route the belt around the drum, idler pulley, and motor pulley, very tricky with one arm and one hand, patience.
6 Reassembled sheet metal and ran, very quiet now
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