How to Know if Your Maytag Dryer Has a Clutch Timer

Dryers utilize various types of timers to regulate the length of time the machine is running. Maytag dryers may use either clutch timers or electronic timers. A clutch timer is a mechanical timer with small gears inside of a plastic casing controlled by turning a knob. If you want to confirm your Maytag dryer control knobs are connected to clutch timers, you can do so with a visual inspection of components.

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Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the dryer from power.
- 2
  Unscrew the screws holding the control panel cover in place. Depending on your make and model, the screws may be on the top, back or front of the panel.
- 3
  Grasp the timer control knob and pull it straight off.
- 4
  Tilt the control panel cover forward to expose the inner components. Inspect the component that has a plastic rod sticking out of it that the control knob was connected to. It will be off-white color with a connection wire running out of its bottom. The top of the component may be curved.

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