WE1M652 Dryer Timer Control Knob Replacement Part for Hotpoint General Electric Dryer - Replaces 1264289 AP3995164 PS1482196

Old control knob stripped, and replaced with this one. Have had it on for 3 years with no issues. Fit my hotpoint(?) dryer

Well: for about a year: I was using a pair of plyers: to turn our G*E dryer on. I tried to repair the controller knob several times: and about 2 months ago it finally stopped turning the timer. I've been meaning to call G*E and try to order another one: but I just kept putting it off. I was just sitting at the computer: and up pops this controller knob in amazon suggestions: and it was only $6.99: so: what could I lose. So: I ordered it. I opened the bag: I held my breath: lined it up on the timer shaft: and prayed once more: and gave it a push. And: what do you know: It was a perfect fit! Folks: it's built with a tougher durable plastic: than the original one: and it even looks nicer than the original one as well. I'd give this one 10-stars because it saved me the extra hassle from going to the store: or calling the G*E co. to get another one.

I had to purchase this item because I broke the knob on my dryer. It was easy to pull my broken one off and slide this one on! I've actually bought this item twice. The first time I bought it to replace a cracked knob and then boom, I broke it after a few months. The little "D" shaped part on the bottom that attaches to the metal piece of the dryer cracks so easily with turning the temp knob. So I bought a second one and made up my mind that I would super glue it to the little metal knob so that the plastic part wont crack again. To my surprise, the second one I bought had a really nice metal reinforcement on it so that it doesn't crack when turning the knob!!! Won't have to glue it on after all! I will upload pics as soon as I can.

The knob does not deliver at all. It slides on..but it is not nearly strong enough to use on the timer. Too bad I missed the window to return it. very disappointed is an understatement.

My dryer seems to enjoy trashing these knobs. The last one I bought lasted just a few months, so I bought this one. At least I didn't panic like I did before when the dryer stopped working.. This one works fine, only it didn't slide onto the spindle all the way back like the other ones did, but it works and I'm not going to force it. (And yes, I removed the metal piece from the previous knob before I replaced it with this one) I am trying to see if this will last longer by only turning the knob clockwise instead of backwards to set it, and hopefully it won't crack as quickly.

Was worried it would be substandard, it wasn't. Have had this dryer 9 years on my third knob. It looks like they changed the part, hopefully it last longer. Otherwise it back to using the plyers to set the time.

knob is fine, steel re enforcement on shaft plastic will help agains failure. Trouble is that the flat comes in two different configurations which may let the pointer point the right direction of may have the pointer 180 degreees out, exactly opposite of where its actual setting is. Model numbers dont seem to help here. best bet is to note where the flat is on you broken knob and match by pictures.

I’ve had the product for a couple months now and it works great. The reason I selected this o e was because of the extra metal band around the plastic that connects to the dryer. That is the stress point that seems to always cracks. The only reason for 4 stars on the installation, which typically is just sliding in on the dryer timer, is because it didn’t fit exactly. I think it could have been my fault since I’ve had to use pliers to turn my dryer on. To fit this onto the timer, I simply used a box cutter and slightly trimmed the timer stem so the new dryer knob fit perfectly tight. It works fantastic now.