The Drive Belt is an OEM replacement part for GE dryers. It wraps around the drum, idler pulley, and motor pulley, playing a crucial role in rotating the drum and tumbling clothes during a drying cycle. This ensures that air circulates evenly, resulting in uniform drying. Symptoms of a bad Drive Belt include: The drum not turning, but the motor still running A squealing or thumping noise during operation Clothes taking longer to dry Visible wear or fraying of the belt upon inspection Causes for a malfunctioning Drive Belt can include regular wear and tear from continuous use, overloading the dryer with heavy or unbalanced loads, or the belt slipping from its designated path on the pulleys. This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.Part Number WE03X32037 (AP7186820) replaces WE12M24, WE12M9, WE12X0079, WE12X79.