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Part Number: OEM17420724
Manufacturer Part Number: WE04X20089

The Timer is an OEM part for GE dryers. It controls the length of the drying cycles by advancing through the cycle's various stages, including drying, cool down, and finish. This component ensures that the dryer operates for the correct amount of time based on the selected settings.

You should replace this timer if it malfunctions or fails to progress through the cycle stages properly. Common causes of a bad timer include electrical failures, worn contacts within the timer mechanism, or damage from repeated use over time.

Symptoms of a bad timer include:

  • Dryer not advancing through cycles
  • Dryer stopping prematurely or running continuously
  • Inconsistent drying times
  • Timer not moving or making unusual noises

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

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Sathya for Model Number GLDP280GD0WS

I ordered timer control for my dryer GLDP280GD0WS. All the connecting wires seem to match the old timer, but there are 2 slots in the 'C' in the old model, one for the light brown wire and another one for dark brown wire. The dark brown wire connects to the start switch.But I have only one slot in the C in the new Timer. I read from the one of the answers to the users about this issue and you have mentioned that some sort of special connector for connecting both the wires that goes in the C slot. Where can I get it and could you elaborate on it? Thanks

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Hello Sathya, This is called a piggyback terminal. This one TJMA02896-1 prevents having to cut off the old terminal and crimp on a new connector.

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Kristen, You will pull off the brown wires and they should be connected together by a special connector in which one has a spade terminal coming off the side of it. This allows 2 wires to attach to one terminal.

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Anthony, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty timer in which the timer would need to be replaced.

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Hello Dave, If you would please provide us with the model number from the units' I.D. tag, we will be able to pull the wiring information on your model so we can help you.

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Ruth, You will want to check the resistor on the unit and make sure that it is good. The resistance of the resistor should be approximately 4500 ohms. If the resistor WE4M255 does not have the proper resistance it could potentially cause this issue.

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Hi Bruce. Have you bypassed the start switch part # WE4M519? Remove the wires and use a jumper wire in each wire terminal to test to see if the unit starts now. Do not let it run too long, it is just a test. The door switch part # WE4M415 can be bypassed the same way with the wire on the common switch terminal to the one that is on the NC terminal. It sends the neutral to the motor windings. Thank You.

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Robin for Model Number dwsr483eg8ww

I ordered a new timer for dryer, part #we4m356 which is same part #i am replacing. I received it from you today. I waited to detach each wire on old timer and attach onto new timer one at a time as to not be confused on which wire goes on which post. However, the "C" terminal on the old timer has 3 posts with wires attached and the new timer you sent only has 2 posts. Why? What do I do? I have a wire from the dryer with no post to attach it to. Help Thank you for taking my question.

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Hello Robin. Unplug the wires and see if one is piggy backed onto the other terminal. If so, that is how you will install on the new timer WE04X20089.

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