Dryer knob too stiff to turn

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Oct 18, 2010, 10:32 AM

Dryer knob too stiff to turn

My GE dryer knob is too stiff to turn easily and two knobs have broken so far. Can a repairman replace the metal shaft or loosen it somehow? I need to use pliers and a lot of force to use the timer.
Thanks for your help.

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