How to Fix the Timer on an Electric Clothes Dryer

Tired of the Dryer leaving your clothes wet. How to change the Dryer Parts

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dryer
• Tools

1. 
   Dryer Parts

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   1: Unplug the dryer or turn off power at the electrical service panel. (Circuit Breaker)
   
   2: Unscrew the control console at each end. Fasteners will be at the bottom front, top, or the sides.

2. 3: Place the console face down on a soft towel or other cushion on top of the dryer for further disassembly and testing.
   
   4: Remove the console's rear panel to access the start switch, temperature selector, circuit diagram, and timer.
   
   5: As needed, access the drum by removing a top-mounted lint screen (on some models), and pushing the blade of a putty knife between the dryer's top and body to disengage attachment clips.

3. 6: As needed, remove the dryer's rear panel by moving the dryer away from the wall and removing any screws around the panel edges.
   
   7: As needed, remove the toe panel by inserting a putty knife under the center top of the toe panel to catch the clip, then removing the panel.
   
   8: As needed, remove the front panel by loosening screws at the panel corners to access the drum and motor.

4. You now can service the drive belt and idler pulley (below) or test the motor, heating element, and other components using a multimeter.
   
   1: Remove the top panel or raise the top and remove the front panel (see above).

5. 2: Support the dryer drum on a block of scrap wood.
   
   3: Push the idler pulley toward the motor pulley to slacken the drive belt, then disengage the belt.

6. 4: Inspect the idler bracket, pulley, and spring and adjust or replace as needed. Some idler pulleys are held in place by belt tension and others by spring tension.

Tips & Warnings

• SAFETY FIRST
• Ground Yourself
• Use the Dryer Manual if you have one
• UNPLUG the Dryer
• SAFETY FIRST, protective gear ground yourself, make sure the breakers are off.