The Knob Control Assembly is an OEM part for GE dryers. It enables users to select the desired settings and cycles by turning the knob to the appropriate position on the control panel.
Causes of a bad knob control assembly can include frequent use leading to wear and tear, accidental impacts that cause cracking or breaking, or internal mechanisms becoming stripped or damaged. Additionally, exposure to moisture or excessive force can also contribute to its failure.
Symptoms of a bad knob control assembly include:
- Difficulty in turning the knob
- Knob slipping or not staying in place
- Inability to select or change cycles
- Cracks or visible damage to the knob
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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