James S Neptune , NJ February 15, 2015 Appliance: Model GE DRYER The timer knob broke and just kept spinning and wouldn't activate the dryer Got the timer knob in less than 24 hours. My wife opened the package and put the new knob on before I could get to it. 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes