GE Dryer Drum Front Support Bearing Front drum bearings prevent dryers from making a harsh banging sound while powered on. This particular model will fit a wide variety of GE dryers. Modern dryers are designed to dry clothes in relative silence. If your dryer is consistently making a banging sound while it is powered on, chances are the drum bearing needs to be replaced. In addition to preventing dryers from making loud noises, drum bearings also create the tumbling motion within the appliance. GEs front drum bearing holds four glides and has the following dimensions: Height: 8   Width: 20   (approx) Note that the slides are not included with the purchase of this front drum bearing. Slides with the following model numbers should be purchased to remain in line with this particular drum bearing model: WE1M333 WE1M481