GTDX400GD5WS General Electric Dryer - Instructions

remove the old one and put the new one...!!! Easy

4 screws to open it up,pull out the wheel and there it is on back . Pretty easy..

Removed 4 #1 Philips screws from 1side and add to the other side.

watched utube video. I am a nurse who is non technical and if I can do it so can you!!!

Tilted Dryer forward, disconnected Power Cord, removed the 3 screws behind and along the top of Control Panel. Changed wires from old Timer, one by one to new Timer. Twisted old Timer counterclockwise and removed from Panel. Installed new Timer with all wires attached, twisted clockwise to seat. Replaced Control Panel, installed the previously removed screws, reconnected Power Cord. (16 min.)

However, before replacing the timer, check the backside of the knob for cracks on the part that goes on the timer spindle. The original knob may have cracked, making you think the timer is bad, since the knob turns but the timer doesn’t. The new knobs are reinforced with a metal band to prevent cracking. If the knob is cracked, the fix is a new knob.

My husband and I are the least repair-oriented people in the world. We can, however, follow instructions.

We were seriously trying to decide whether to call a repairperson or buy a new dryer, since dryer is over 5 years old, and it does not seem that appliances last any more. (New dryer: probably over $700)

Read about issue on PartSelect. Found clear and easy to follow explanations. Thought we needed a new timer, and considered buying one. Installation instructions seemed clear and simple enough for even us to do. Pulled off old timer knob to discover the back was cracked, which was why it was spinning.

Bought control knob. Pushed it on. Perfect!
Total time for repair: about 10 seconds
Total cost (including shipping) about $33

I pulled the old handle off and pushed the new one on.
No problem at all.

Replaced dryer motor which was a perfect fit thanks to your help. The process was helped by the internet videos available for the step by step procedure of taking the dryer apart and replacing the bad motor. I also was able to completely clean the inside of the dryer thoroughly, and reassemble it back together .

I followed the directions I found on my tablet on youtube.

I believe it is the wrong one I took the # off the old one the problem is that it DOESN'T match the outline on the dryer THANK YOU FOR ASKING Marian Yendell

Just slid right on.

Piece off cake took less then 5 minutes

I turned off the power at the panel.
Removed the three screws from the rear top panel and removed the timer.
I then transferred the wiring from the old one to the new one and replaced the panel.
I then restored the power and tested the operation, Worked perfectly.

This repair has been done to death on youtube etc. My dryer and washer are located in a small space with folding doors. The worst part was getting at the screws in back of the control panel. Once this was accomplished it was a simple matter of folding the panel forward and removing the old timer with wires attached and one by one removing the wires while attaching them to the respective terminals on the new timer. A simple task and then replacing the screws to refasten the control panel. This is my second replacement of the timer. I wonder why a more reliable timer doesn't exist for these units. I would have paid a premium price for a more reliable timer.