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Timer is not moving and the clothes are not drying

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  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

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The timer is the principal initiator of this unit. if it is not moving, this will confirm that there is a major issue that concerns the timer motor. This damaged timer mechanism should be replaced asap.

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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2008

SOURCE: DBXR453ET3WW Electric Dryer Won't shut off unless on timed cycle.

hi thanks for the question in the ge dryer theres 2 elements so if one is not working you only get half heat i would check the heater thanks the appliance doc

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  • Posted on Feb 02, 2009

SOURCE: Whirlpool LER4634J Electric Dryer

That timer can be purchaced on servicerepairparts.com http://www.applianceaid.com/refrigerator.html#freezing
They offer great advice how to and my free advice. Timer is not hard to replace if you want my help I have time to answer any request, Let me know

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2009

SOURCE: Clothes dry fine, but sensor/timer switch does not

if this happens on all settings it is the timer motor that has gone out.
replace the timer for the fix.
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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: Aouto dry timer doesnt shut off system when clothes dry

It could be as simple as cleaning the sensors with rubbing alcohol. Build up from dryer sheets will cause erratic operation. It could also be a bad gear or dirt in the timer. Eric

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  • Posted on May 31, 2010

SOURCE: Problem with Dryer Timer or heating element

The heat cycle must be working for the timer to advance in the Auto Dry setting.
Your heating element and or high limit thermostat is bad.
We need a complete model number to be more specific.

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A dryer moisture sensor can stop working without notice, until you notice your clothes being over dried or still wet at the end of the cycle. It is a good practice to test the dryer moisture sensor periodically. There are two types of moisture-detecting sensors for dryers. Once you understand how they work you will see how to test each one.
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