It's the drum bearing . It's in the back of the drum but it can only be accessed from the front. It's regular wear and tear that causes this usually. It's a pretty tough job for someone that has not done it before.
To do that today, you would need to do the following for older dryers. Turn off the power by pulling the plug From the back remove the console. Remove the top Undo the two screws at the kick strip Carefully remove the front remembering there are wires. Short the wires together and tape them up. Put it all back together. For modern dryers. Some are surface mount and just pull out. Order the part, DON'T leave it like that! ..
The reason for this will be that you have mis-routed the belt or that the spring on the idler arm is weak or has broken / dropped off. The idler pulley puts tension on the back edge of the belt. What made the loud noise will be the key to this. My bet is that you lost the spring or an idler arm mounting bolt.
When it hit the floor you have probably knocked something loose inside the motor itself. You will need to check it spins freely by hand and check the carbon brushes for the armature. You may also need to strip the motor down to check all the wiring connections inside the motor.
If it smalls 'fishy', it is overheating at the motor windings. That would not cause the dryers thermal fuses to trip. Dryers don't normally have an internal breaker. Remove the motor, strip and clean it. Lubricate the bearings. It should spin very freely.
However, in general, blue and yellow wires from the door of a dryer are typically associated with the door switch or lock mechanism. Pink and blue wires from the wiring harness could be associated with other electrical components, such as the control board or heating element.
I would strongly advise against attempting to guess which wires to connect based solely on the colors, as this could potentially cause further damage or pose a safety hazard. It would be best to consult the user manual or wiring diagram for your dryer model, or to contact a professional appliance repair service for assistance with rewiring the dryer.
I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble finding the color codes for your GE dryer. Here are the typical color codes for a GE dryer timer switch:
Black wire: This is typically the power wire and connects to the hot terminal of the timer switch.
White wire: This is typically the neutral wire and connects to the neutral terminal of the timer switch.
Blue wire: This is typically the wire that controls the dryer's cycle, such as timed dry or automatic dry.
Red wire: This wire is typically used for the dryer's buzzer or other signaling device.
However, it's important to note that the color codes may vary depending on the specific model and manufacturer of the timer switch. I would recommend double-checking the wiring diagram for your specific model, which should be located on the back of the dryer or in the owner's manual. If you're still having trouble, it may be best to consult a professional electrician or appliance repair technician.
