Dryer starts and stops if I hold timer knob it stays on

Dryer Repair
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Dryer works sometimes have to wiggle timer knob dryer has starter button and timer knob
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Here are your parts
Parts for Maytag NED5800TQ0 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.com

Since wiggling the timer knob can start the unit, I would say that it needs replacing.

You could check this with a meter.
See the attachment for the wiring diagram.

Set the timer to where it will not start.
Unplug the unit.
Check that the BU/BK contacts are 0 ohms.
Use the most sensitive meter scale and short the meter leads together before measuring so you know if there is a zero offset in the meter.

If it is not 0 ohms replace the timer.
NED5800.pdf (227.3 KB)