Dryer timer advances sometimes

Hi @needinghelp,

What is the make and model number of the dryer?

Presumably you're jiggling the wires attached to the timer, is this correct?

If so, it seems like there may be a faulty connection in the timer itself or the wires aren’t connected securely enough to it.

Knowing the make and model number of the dryer will help to find the correct replacement part as normally electro-mechanical timers cannot be repaired as there are no individual internal replacement parts available only the complete unit.

Also opening one up may cause more problems because it is like a clockwork mechanism with a lot of cams and contacts and if they come loose it may be difficult to place them back exactly where they belong

Hi @needinghelp ,

Can you hear if the timer motor is operating even though the timer itself it not turning? Although it may be hard to hear if the drum is also turning etc.

Looking at the wiring sheet for the dryer, the circuit for the timer motor, part #12 - top and console parts (supplier example only) uses only contacts in the timer itself, i.e. the timer on/off switch and the timer contacts

If you have an Ohmmeter you could disconnect the power from the dryer and place the meter probes across timer contacts C (black wire) and B (light blue wire) and with the timer switch operated i.e. timer knob pushed in, check that there is continuity between the two points. Tap on the timer to see that it stays steady. Move the timer manually a few steps at a time all the way to off and make sure that the continuity stays there. If that is OK check that when you go from C to T (white blue wire) that there is continuity through the timer motor. Tap on the timer to see that it stays steady. There is a diagram showing the timer terminals and wire colours at the bottom of the wiring tech sheet.

Does the problem occur on only the Timed dry cycle or only the AccuDry cycle section of the timer or both? If only the one or the other it may be the T - X contacts (Timed dry) or the T - F contacts (Accudry) that are the problem as the timer motor power feeds through one or the other depending on the cycle type selected. The other side of the timer motor’s operating circuit is described above. Hopefully this makes sense to you or that you can see it on the wiring diagram.

You said that “I just bought the thing a few months ago….” is this correct? Presumably second hand as it seems to be a model from 2016 or thereabouts.

If I’m wrong and it is a “new” purchase, contact the manufacturer’s customer service section for a warranty repair.

If it is used and bought from a retail outlet was there a guarantee of some sort e.g. 3 months? If so and the guarantee period is still valid, contact them about it.

If bought from a private sale you may be out of luck and have to get a replacement timer.

In any event even if you prove the problem is the timer, it will have to be replaced. As I said earlier they cannot be repaired.