Dryer Timer Replacement Cost
On dial controlled dryers. The timer doesn’t advance (dryer runs forever on timed cycles), advances without running, skips sections of the dial, or the dryer only works on some dial positions. The mechanical timer is a little motor driving cams, both wear out.
Dryer Timer Replacement Cost runs $120 to $280 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $40 to $160, labor $80 to $150, about 30 to 60 minutes on site.
- Priciest fix is the timer motor dead, up to $280.
- 2 of 2 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is moderate.
- Repair if the machine is otherwise healthy, dial timer dryers are usually the long lived simple platforms worth keeping.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Timer motor dead
Dial never advances on timed dry. Note. On AUTO cycles the timer only advances when clothes are nearly dry, test on TIMED dry before condemning it.
Burned timer contacts
Dead spots on the dial, heat works at 40 minutes but not 60. Contacts arc and pit over decades.
Repair or replace?
Repair if the machine is otherwise healthy, dial timer dryers are usually the long lived simple platforms worth keeping. Timers cost more than most dryer parts, so on a rough old machine, weigh it.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every dryer is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
My auto dry never finishes but timed dry works, timer?
Probably not! Auto cycles advance via the moisture sensor. Filmed over sensor bars stall auto dry with a perfectly good timer. Clean the bars first.
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