Repair dryer timer
 

Timer started acting in ages (20 yo+) old Kenmore dryer. Removed it to lookup the P/N (youtube for instructions on removal, real ez stuff).

While on it, decided to see if I can repair, instead of dropping $60+ S/H on new one.

Make sure you understand what wires plug where (they are color coded and/or have letters on them). Memorize the position of timer (so you don't install it upside down). Unplug the timer.


Remove the retaining clip on the knob shaft (1/4" clip or thereabout).
Remove the 2 screws holding the metal plate to the plastic body of timer. Remove the plate.

Gently rock the shaft while gently pulling on it :) and you should be able to separate the timer control disk assembly from the body of the timer.

Most likely your disk assy is just fine, like mine was. It mostly likely going to be the contact springs inside of the plastic body that a

- misaligned
and/or
- bit burned

I used fine sandpaper strip and cleaned up the contacts. One of the springs was misaligned - due to missing retaining bracket on it's 1/4" flat contact blade.

I aligned the spring and used hot glue to make sure it doesn't get out of alignment again. You can use epoxy etc. Make sure the glue doesn't get onto contacts. Let the glue cure.

Slide the disk assembly back in. You will need to kind of slide it in from a side, not straight down. You will see how the springs position inside of the groves in between the disks. May be use a toothpick/skewer to push a spring away so it clears the disk.

Install the plate, the 2 screws and the retaining clip. Install the timer back into the dryer. Again, make sure you don't install upside down - if you do, the timer legend will be wrong, but no harm will be done.

Saving $70 is nice. Having repaired something with your own hands - even better. Knowing you didn't pollute our planet with more junk - priceless !

Repair dryer timer
 

Repair dryer timer
 

On 7/14/2014 7:55 PM, wrote:
Timer started acting in ages (20 yo+) old Kenmore dryer. Removed it to lookup the P/N (youtube for instructions on removal, real ez stuff).

While on it, decided to see if I can repair, instead of dropping $60+ S/H on new one.

Make sure you understand what wires plug where (they are color coded and/or have letters on them). Memorize the position of timer (so you don't install it upside down). Unplug the timer.


Remove the retaining clip on the knob shaft (1/4" clip or thereabout).
Remove the 2 screws holding the metal plate to the plastic body of timer. Remove the plate.

Gently rock the shaft while gently pulling on it :) and you should be able to separate the timer control disk assembly from the body of the timer.

Most likely your disk assy is just fine, like mine was. It mostly likely going to be the contact springs inside of the plastic body that a

- misaligned
and/or
- bit burned

I used fine sandpaper strip and cleaned up the contacts. One of the springs was misaligned - due to missing retaining bracket on it's 1/4" flat contact blade.

I aligned the spring and used hot glue to make sure it doesn't get out of alignment again. You can use epoxy etc. Make sure the glue doesn't get onto contacts. Let the glue cure.

Slide the disk assembly back in. You will need to kind of slide it in from a side, not straight down. You will see how the springs position inside of the groves in between the disks. May be use a toothpick/skewer to push a spring away so it clears the disk.

Install the plate, the 2 screws and the retaining clip. Install the timer back into the dryer. Again, make sure you don't install upside down - if you do, the timer legend will be wrong, but no harm will be done.

Saving $70 is nice. Having repaired something with your own hands - even better. Knowing you didn't pollute our planet with more junk - priceless !


Sounds like a job well done. And as you say,
conserve resources. I had similar moment on my
washing machine. had to spray the timer out with
solvent, and relubricate. It would get stuck in
one spot.

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