Why is the timer on my dryer not working?

The timer contacts control the dryer motor as well as the heat circuit and the timer motor itself. A defective timer motor or a defect in the timer’s electrical contacts can cause the timer motor to fail and the timer will need to be replaced.

How do I fix my dryer timer?

Instructions

Shut off the power. Unplug the dryer.
Remove the control knob. Pull the timer control knob off of the timer stem on the front of the control panel.
Remove the back panel.
Remove the timer.
Install the new timer.
Reattach the back panel.
Reinstall the control knob.
Restore power to the dryer.

How do you test a dryer timer motor?

To test the motor, turn the timer to “OFF’, which should make the motor contacts open. In any other position, the contacts on the time motor should be open. Remove the timer by detaching the remaining wires, noting how they connect, and remove the console screws to release the knob from the dryer.

What to do if your dryer timer won’t advance?

A defective timer motor or a defect in the timer’s electrical contacts can cause the timer motor to fail and the timer will need to be replaced. Disconnect your dryer from the power source and remove the control console. Locate the timer.

Where is the timer on my dryer located?

Timer Motor. Located in the control console of the dryer the timer consists of a small motor connected to a series of gears that rotate cams, which turn electric contacts off and on inside the timer. The timer contacts control the dryer motor as well as the heat circuit and the timer motor itself.

Why is the thermostat on my dryer not working?

If the machine is not completing the dry cycle correctly, it could be due to a defective thermostat. This part controls the temperature of the machine and operates the timer motor of the machine. The thermostat will switch on the heater until the desired temperature is reached.

Why is my gas dryer not doing the Auto Dry Cycle?

If your gas or electric dryer isn’t doing the Auto Dry cycle correctly, it may be the fault of a defective cycling thermostat. This part governs the temperature of the dryer and also the operation of the timer motor on Auto Dry models.

What does the timer do on a clothes dryer?

The timer motor is the heart of the dryer’s cycle control. Related Articles. The timer, the heart of every clothes dryer, is nothing more than sets of cam operated switches that direct electric current to the dryer motor and heating element at the appropriate times for the cycle selected.

What happens if your GE dryer timer goes bad?

A good sign that the heating element and not the timer has gone bad is that it will take much longer to dry clothes. They will still get dry eventually, but it will likely take twice the normal dry cycle.