Customer Questions and Answers for Timer by Ge

The Timer is an OEM part for GE dryers. It controls the drying cycles by regulating the length of time that power is directed to the heating element and the drum motor. This ensures your clothes are dried for the appropriate amount of time based on the selected cycle.

You should replace this timer if it becomes faulty. Causes of a bad timer can include electrical failures, worn-out internal gears, or damage from power surges.

Symptoms of a bad Timer include:

• The dryer not starting or stopping mid-cycle
• The timer not advancing
• The dryer running continuously or shutting off too soon

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.