GE Dryer Timer Replaced and Exhaust Duct Repaired in Los Altos
A GE GTD42EASJ2WW dryer in Los Altos received a replacement timer and control knobs. I also repaired the exhaust duct before reassembling the console.
Repair at a glance
| City | Los Altos, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Electric dryer |
| Category | Major Brands |
| Brand & model | GE GTD42EASJ2WW electric dryer |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The dryer needed service to its timer and control assembly. The exhaust duct also required repair during the visit. |
| Diagnosis | The timer and control knobs were replaced. The timer wiring was reconnected in the control console, and the damaged flexible exhaust connection was repaired. |
| Repair cost | $349 (parts and labor) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
Timer and control console
I opened the control console to reach the timer and its wiring. The old timer was removed, and the replacement timer and control knobs were laid out before installation.
Installing the replacement timer
I transferred the wire connectors to the replacement timer, mounted it in the console and checked the routing before closing the panel.
The flexible exhaust duct behind the dryer was also repaired and secured. Once the console was back together, the dryer was returned to its normal position. The invoice total was $349, with a 6-month warranty on parts and labor.
Photos from this repair
Replacement timer and control knobs before installation. 
The timer wiring inside the control console. 
Console open to reach the timer and wiring. 
The old timer removed from the console. 
Fitting the replacement timer and reconnecting its wiring. 
Repairing the exhaust duct connection. 
The replacement parts ready for installation. 
The console area before final reassembly. 
The dryer with the control console reassembled.
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