Bosch Dryer Timer Knob
Spares support for older Bosch products is patchy at best. Reproducing the dryer timer knob locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Spares support for older Bosch products is patchy at best. Reproducing the dryer timer knob locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Timer knob cracks and slips on the shaft. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles cabin temperatures without complaint.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Household appliance |
| Common failure mode | Timer knob cracks and slips on the shaft |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original dryer timer knob on the Bosch. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ABS |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $22 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years in normal use |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | Depends |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
