Frigidaire Dryer Timer Knob Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Frigidaire dryer's timer knob cracked off in your hand or won't turn the dial anymore, you're looking at the easiest repair you'll ever do. This 131873500 timer knob fits over 20 Frigidaire dryer models — plus compatible Gibson, Crosley, Westinghouse, and some GE units. We're talking about a 30-second fix that doesn't require a single tool.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your dryer's model number on the metal plate inside the door frame or behind the lint filter housing. This knob fits the LEQ, LGQ, GLEQ, GSEQ, GSGQ, and FSE/FSG series Frigidaire dryers. Cross-reference your exact model number with the compatibility list below — if your model number starts with one of these prefixes, you're good to go. The part also replaces older numbers 134042600 and 131947300 if you're matching an old receipt.

About This Replacement Part

The timer knob fails when it cracks or breaks from regular use — eventually the plastic just gives out. You'll know it's shot when the knob spins freely without engaging the timer shaft, or when pieces of the knob crack off completely. One customer described it perfectly: "Just pulled off old knob and pushed on new one." That's the entire repair. Another said they had it installed in under 30 seconds. No screws, no disassembly, no tools required. You literally pull the broken knob straight off the timer shaft and press the new one on until it seats. The D-shaped shaft only goes on one way, so you can't mess it up.

Why This Knob Breaks

Daily turning wears down the plastic grip inside the knob that holds onto the timer shaft. If someone yanks on it trying to force the timer past a stuck point, it'll crack immediately. Temperature changes in the laundry room make the plastic brittle over time. Once it starts to crack, it's done — there's no fixing it with glue or tape. The good news? Replacing it takes less time than finding your screwdriver.

Compatible Frigidaire Dryer Models

This timer knob works across multiple Frigidaire dryer series manufactured between the late 1990s and early 2010s. If you've got an older Frigidaire dryer and the knob fits the D-shaped timer shaft, this is your part. Verify your model number against this list:

• GLEQ332AS2, GSEQ642DS0, GSGQ642AS0
• LEQ332DS0, LGQ642DS0
• FSE446RHS0, FSE446RHS1, FSE446RHS2
• FSE346RHS0, FSE848RHS0
• FSE447GHS0, FSE447GHS1, FSE849GHS1
• FSG446RHS0 and related FSG series models

Note: This same knob also fits select Gibson, Crosley, Westinghouse, and GE dryers that share the same timer mechanism. Check the shaft shape if you're unsure — it should be D-shaped, not round.

Installation Overview

No preparation needed. No power disconnection required. Grab the old knob and pull it straight off. If it's stuck, wiggle it side to side while pulling. Line up the new knob with the D-shaped timer shaft — the flat side of the shaft matches the flat inside the knob. Push firmly until you feel it seat completely. Turn it through the cycle settings to make sure it engages properly. Done. You just completed a dryer repair faster than most people can find their phone charger.

Price and Availability

The 131873500 timer knob typically runs around $44.99. That's significantly cheaper than a service call, and you don't have to wait three days for an appointment. Order it, wait for delivery, and you'll have your dryer controls working again in under a minute of actual work. Keep the old broken knob until the new one arrives so you can still operate the timer with pliers if you need to run a load.