The Lower Drum Felt seal is an OEM replacement part for GE dryers. The Lower drum felt seal is responsible for creating a seal between the drum and the front panel of the dryer. This part fixes the following symptoms: Air leaking from the dryer drum Reduced dryer efficiency and increased energy costs Clothes becoming caught in the gap between the drum and front panel Potential damage or snags to clothes or the dryer Causes of a bad Lower Drum Felt Seal can range from normal wear and tear, which degrades the felt material over time, to excessive load sizes that strain the drum and seal. Additionally, over time, the seal can become compressed or damaged, leading to a less effective seal and the potential for heat loss and inefficiency in the drying process. This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.Part Number WE09X27634 (AP6889049) replaces WE09X20441, WE9M30, WE09M0015, WE9M15.