The Dryer Timer is an OEM part for GE dryers. It controls the drying cycles by regulating the time and duration of each cycle, ensuring your clothes are dried according to the selected settings.
Causes of a bad dryer timer can include electrical malfunctions, worn-out internal components, or damage due to power surges. Over time, the timer's mechanical parts may also wear out, affecting its accuracy and functionality.
Symptoms of a bad dryer timer include:
- The dryer not advancing through cycles
- Inconsistent drying times
- The dryer stopping prematurely
- The timer not moving or making unusual noises
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Plastic shaft on dryer timer rounded required replacement to function Norbert G. • Hempstead , NY • July 14, 2025
Easy fix, first I unplugged the dryer. Then removed the 6 Philips head screws on head unit back panel. Photographed wiring on timer. Removed the 1 torx screw holding the timer assy in place, the front panel knob was already off, would no longer stay on. Removed the wires from the timer assy, removed the timer, replaced it with new one, reinstalled torx screw. Reattached the wires to the positions removed from. Pressed the new knob on the shaft at front panel, tested it functioned and in the...
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