Brenda A Lenoir , NC October 16, 2020 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MDE7057AYW Maytag Dryer Mde7057ayw: The timer knob skirt was broken. How to replace Timer Knob Skirt. Once I received the part, I took the old knob apart - the knob is in 3 parts. I saved the other 2 parts and installed them on the new timer knob skirt. It popped back together beautifully and then put the knob back on the dryer. It worked great. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes