Washer knob no longer pushes in or out

Washer Repair
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The knob on my washer no longer pushes in or out. To set the cycle, you pull the knob out so the washer doesn’t engage - you can’t do that now. the washer still works although you have to flip through all the cycles - am sure this is not good.

Is it the timer washer? And if yes, is this a big deal to repair?

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[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Take control panel down; if the timer is gray I am almost sure the tabs that hold the timer in place are broken. In any case check to see if the timer is loose. If the tabs are broken/loose you may be able to put a large washer on the screw to hold it in place. You may have to replace the timer. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]If not the timer is bad unless it is something with the knob. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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OK - I took it apart and the gray timer is secure - the tabs are not broken. Order another timer?

I think I can install it - I did manage to get in and get out and resecure the knob. It looks like an easy repair - am I underestimating this?

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It is simple just make sure the knob and the dial are not binding in any way before ordering the new timer. The knob is held on by a clip then the dial just slips off. It must be something in the timer broken.

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what do you mean - the knob and dial are not binding in any way?

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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Well since the timer is expensive I would make sure the knob isn’t causing your problem. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I think it is in the timer but just make sure. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

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I appreciate your help - but I still don’t understand what I am suppose to be checking for in regard to the knob and dial. Could you be more descriptive.

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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Well I guess the best way to rule it out is to remove the knob and dial and see use a pair of pliers to see if the timer will work without the dial and knob. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]That can happen is if the dial isn’t on far enough or is broken it can make the knob hard to push in and out. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I feel like the timer is bad. It is just that it would be a shame to buy the timer just to find out the dial was broken. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]