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title: "GE Push-Button in-Wall Countdown Timer Switch, On/Off, No Neutral Wire Needed, Ideal for Lights, Bathroom Fan, Exhaust Fans, Heaters, Wall Plate Included, 15318"
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# 6 preset countdown timers No neutral wire needed Easy single-gang installation GE Push-Button in-Wall Countdown Timer Switch, On/Off, No Neutral Wire Needed, Ideal for Lights, Bathroom Fan, Exhaust Fans, Heaters, Wall Plate Included, 15318

**Brand:** ge
**Price:** $109.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⏰ Upgrade your space with smart simplicity—time control that just works!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GE Push-Button in-Wall Countdown Timer Switch, On/Off, No Neutral Wire Needed, Ideal for Lights, Bathroom Fan, Exhaust Fans, Heaters, Wall Plate Included, 15318 by ge
- **How much does it cost?** $109.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ge enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ge brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Legacy-Ready Wiring:** Designed for homes without a neutral wire, perfect for older buildings and seamless retrofits without rewiring headaches.
- • **Sleek & Subtle Design:** Minimalist white wallplate included, fits standard rocker-style plates for a clean, modern look that blends into any décor.
- • **Effortless Time Control:** Six intuitive preset buttons let you power devices from 5 minutes up to 4 hours with a single press—no complicated programming needed.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Supports LED, CFL, incandescent, and halogen bulbs—ideal for lights, fans, heaters, and pumps across your smart home setup.
- • **Guest-Friendly Operation:** Large, clearly labeled buttons make it easy for anyone to use—no guesswork, no fumbling in the dark, just simple push-button convenience.

## Overview

The GE Push-Button In-Wall Countdown Timer Switch offers six preset timer options from 5 minutes to 4 hours, enabling precise control of lights, fans, heaters, and pumps. It installs easily in single-gang boxes without requiring a neutral wire, making it ideal for both older homes and new construction. The included white wallplate and rocker-style compatibility ensure a sleek, modern finish. Compatible with LED, CFL, incandescent, and halogen bulbs, this timer combines versatile functionality with user-friendly push-button operation for effortless energy savings and convenience.

## Description

Count down the minutes with the GE-branded In-Wall Push-Button Countdown Timer. The easy-to-use timer is perfect for lights, exhaust fans, heaters and pumps. For increased versatility, it is compatible with LED, CFL and incandescent bulbs. With the push of a button, provide power to your electrical devices for five minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour, two hours or four hours. In addition to six preset countdown buttons, a manual ON/OFF button allows continued control. The timer is the perfect solution for increasing security, operating fans or temporarily leaving lights on for pets in the early-morning hours. The single-pole timer is easy to install to replace traditional switches. It does not require a neutral wire, which is ideal in many older homes as well as in new construction. It includes a single-gang white wallplate, but also fits multi-gang rocker-style plates to match your existing switches. Control time with your fingertips with the GE-branded In-Wall Push-Button Countdown Timer.

Review: Troubleshooting Tips! Works great. - This thing works just perfectly for this old house with no neutral wire. I'm using it to control a bathroom vent fan. Here are some things to know: 1) You do need to connect this exactly as the instructions say even when you have two black wires that aren't labeled properly as to which one is hot and which one leads to the load (light, fan, etc.) 2) The earth ground is required for operation and not just for safety! if you don't see a green wire, look for a naked copper wire which is probably connected to the wall box. You can attach the green wire either directly to the naked wire or screw the green wire to the wall box if the naked wire is screwed to it. 3) if you have two black wires, and don't know which one leads to the load, just try to guess based on where the wires are coming into the box. If you know the path through the walls to the load device then that will help. If you guess wrong, the switch won't work properly. In this case just shut off the circuit break and swap the black wires. After that it should work. 4) When you restore power, the switch might start up in the "on" state and your load (fan, light) might be running. Just wait a minute or less and it will shut off as soon as the capacitor in the switch charges up. Then wait a few more minutes and the switch should be working as expected. I think the switch probably uses a design like US Patent US5903139A. This charges a capacitor, not a battery, so should have a decently long lifetime. If you do have a neutral wire in your house (2 phase AC power) like most modern houses, then you're probably better off with a design that makes use of the neutral wire and the 2nd electrical phase to power itself. That will avoid the start up delay.
Review: GE compare to Woods 59007 - I bought two of these for my two bathroom ventilation fans because I've forgotten to turn them off every now and then (because they're whisper quiet) and end up wasting power for hours and hours at a time. I did not want anything too fancy or too high-tech. I just need a switch that is simple and easy to use and looks good. Before purchasing this, I compared with Woods 59007 (http://www.desertcart.com/Woods-59007-Decora-30-15-10-5-30-Minute/dp/B002KS1DBU/ref=pd_sim_60_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FJHTTBV5NCTJ3RESSJ2), which is similar to this. The Woods has over 600 reviews with 4.5 stars overall, while this one only had 100+ reviews, but also with 4.5 stars overall. So, it seemed the Woods would have been the better choice just based on more reviews. However, let me share with you why I bought these GE timers over the Woods. - The wiring is much easier than the Woods. You only need to connect 3 wires instead of 4 on the Woods. Plus, you don't need the Neutral wire, as specified in the product description. If you need to connect 4 wires, it may be a bit more troublesome for those who are not familiar with electrical wiring. If you are replacing an existing power switch, some electrical boxes might not have a neutral wire, since most common basic wall switches only need 2 hot (black) and ground (green) wires, so then you might have to find other means to connect the neutral on the Woods. - This timer gives you a wider range of time options. The Woods can only go up to 30 mins. If you want more time, they have a different model which goes up to 8hrs, or even 12hrs. However, the time range will also change. For example, on their 8hr switch, your options are 1,2,4, or 8 hrs. So if you sometimes want 10 minutes, or sometimes 2 hrs, you can't do that with the Woods. - The style of the buttons look a lot better than the Woods. The Woods has one small button (too small in my opinion). In my personal opinion, for a wall switch you want the button to be big and easy to locate, especially if it's used often. The GE has 7 buttons. While it may seem a lot, however it is designed to be more practical, intuitive, and easier to use. On the Woods, you have to press the one small button a certain number of times to "set" the time you want to use. This is kind of a pain, and without instructions it may take a bit of time to figure it out. On the GE, you can press just once any of the clearly labeled 6 time buttons or press the big button, which will use your "last used/saved" time settings. There is no need to really "set" the time. It's all one press of a button. Easy and simple to use. This is important for my use since one of the timers I bought is for a guest bathroom, I don't want guests to have to try to "figure out" how to use the timer switch to select a desired time. - The style and color of the indicator lights look cleaner, more subtle, and modern. The Woods uses 5 lights that look a bit out of style. The GE uses very subtle LED blue lights on all 7 buttons, and each one only blinks momentarily when you press it to turn on. - They don't print their logos on the switch or the face plates. The Woods have their logos below the switch, which I really did not like. It looks like an added distraction on the wall. From the pictures, the logo is not very subtle, which sort of ruins the clean look of all my other switches on the wall. For those who like to have a clean, minimalist look, the logo may bother you. - The GE timer includes a face plate. I'm not sure if Woods includes one, but from the pictures it doesn't look like it includes one. I couldn't use it for my installation because I have 2 switches next to each other. However, the extra plate can come in handy whenever one needs to be replaced in the house. The only downsides (that I can think of) about this product compare to Woods and any other similar timer switches available in the market are: 1. This one does cost a little more. Compare to Woods (depending on model) and some other brands, price difference range from $3-7 dollars more. However, in my opinion, the few dollars you pay is worth it for the reasons above. 2. The maximum time is 4 hrs. If you need more time, then I would suggest going with Woods (like this one: http://www.desertcart.com/Woods-59007-Decora-30-15-10-5-30-Minute/dp/B002KS1DBU/ref=pd_sim_60_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FJHTTBV5NCTJ3RESSJ2) or some other brands. Installation: These are very easy to install. With main power turned off, you just remove an existing switch (if you are replacing one), and use the included wire connectors to twist and tie 3 wires (Black(hot) to black, Red(hot) to the other black, and Green (earth ground) to Green). When powering back up, just wait for about a minute while the timer charges (I think it probably has a capacitor inside that discharges). Once charged, it will first turn ON automatically. From then on, it's pretty much straightforward to use. All buttons are like toggle switches. Use the labeled time buttons to turn on and run for the selected amount of time, or use the big button to turn on using the "last used" time settings. Press again to manually turn off. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. The timer was easy to install and it's very easy to use. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a simple timer switch, especially for a bathroom fan!

## Features

- Push-button operation – Six presets turn on connected equipment for five minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour, two hours or four hours
- No neutral – Replaces single-pole switches in switch boxes with no neutral wire required, which is perfect in older homes as well as in new construction
- Wallplate included – A white wallplate for quick, single-gang installation is provided, and the in-wall timer fits rocker-style wallplates in multi-gang setups
- Versatile use – Ideal for hardwired lights, exhaust fans, heaters, pumps and more
- Compatible lighting – Supports LED, CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007BJULYS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,951 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #55 in Wall Timer Switches |
| Brand | GE |
| Color | White |
| Date First Available | October 7, 2010 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00043180153180 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 15318 |
| Manufacturer | Jasco Products Company, LLC |
| Material | Tungsten |
| Number of settings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.24"D x 4.78"W x 6.88"H |
| UPC | 043180153180 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GE
- **Color:** White
- **Item Weight:** 0.29 Pounds
- **Material:** Tungsten
- **Product Dimensions:** 2.24"D x 4.78"W x 6.88"H

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the vampire load of this unit when in standby mode? Supposedly it has to "charge up" - does it do that all the time? What's the trickle load?**
A: The specification sheet doesn't say, so being a nice guy I measured it using a high end Fluke multimeter.  The vampire load current is 680 microamps and that probably cost a few cents per decade.  The standby circuits are probably CMOS so you can basically consider it as no load in standby.  Also I hear a click when the main load turns on and off so I think the unit is using a relay instead of sold-state switching which I actually prefer because it works with so many loads.  My unit powers both a fan and LED light with no problems.  Hope this helps.

**Q: I want to control a gas fire place in a rental condo. I like the max 4 hr setting but I dont like the on/off overide That defeats the timer control.**
A: Mike, If you don't want to be able to override the 4 hr max you might be out of luck. Pressing the big button during any timed session will turn off the power to the circuit. However, pressing the Big button (and not a timed one) will result in the power remaining on for the duration of the last time selected. I just went and played with mine and it seems that it will not remain on longer than the greatest time available; or 4 hrs in this case. Hope this helps.

**Q: How does the manual over ride work if I want the timer to not be used?  Can it be set as the default?**
A: The manual override does two things.  First it manually turns the power off.  Second it automatically turns the power on to the last used preset time.  For instance if your like the default for 15 minutes, you can select the 15 minute button.  Then this comes the default for the manual button until another preset time is chosen, and then that time comes the default.  You can choose a preset time, turn it off manually (immediately) and that sets the default for the next time you use it.  It never manually turns it on so it stays on until it is turned off, it always uses one of the preset times.  this is only an issue if you want it to run more than an hour (the maximum setting).  FYI:  I like this switch and would purchase it again.  I use it for a ceiling heater to warm up the bathroom in the winter.

**Q: Can this timer be use for a bathroom heater?**
A: It is only a 6 amp timer. Heaters are 12-15 amp.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Troubleshooting Tips! Works great.
*by O***N on October 31, 2023*

This thing works just perfectly for this old house with no neutral wire. I'm using it to control a bathroom vent fan. Here are some things to know: 1) You do need to connect this exactly as the instructions say even when you have two black wires that aren't labeled properly as to which one is hot and which one leads to the load (light, fan, etc.) 2) The earth ground is required for operation and not just for safety! if you don't see a green wire, look for a naked copper wire which is probably connected to the wall box. You can attach the green wire either directly to the naked wire or screw the green wire to the wall box if the naked wire is screwed to it. 3) if you have two black wires, and don't know which one leads to the load, just try to guess based on where the wires are coming into the box. If you know the path through the walls to the load device then that will help. If you guess wrong, the switch won't work properly. In this case just shut off the circuit break and swap the black wires. After that it should work. 4) When you restore power, the switch might start up in the "on" state and your load (fan, light) might be running. Just wait a minute or less and it will shut off as soon as the capacitor in the switch charges up. Then wait a few more minutes and the switch should be working as expected. I think the switch probably uses a design like US Patent US5903139A. This charges a capacitor, not a battery, so should have a decently long lifetime. If you do have a neutral wire in your house (2 phase AC power) like most modern houses, then you're probably better off with a design that makes use of the neutral wire and the 2nd electrical phase to power itself. That will avoid the start up delay.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GE compare to Woods 59007
*by J***. on May 11, 2015*

I bought two of these for my two bathroom ventilation fans because I've forgotten to turn them off every now and then (because they're whisper quiet) and end up wasting power for hours and hours at a time. I did not want anything too fancy or too high-tech. I just need a switch that is simple and easy to use and looks good. Before purchasing this, I compared with Woods 59007 (http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59007-Decora-30-15-10-5-30-Minute/dp/B002KS1DBU/ref=pd_sim_60_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FJHTTBV5NCTJ3RESSJ2), which is similar to this. The Woods has over 600 reviews with 4.5 stars overall, while this one only had 100+ reviews, but also with 4.5 stars overall. So, it seemed the Woods would have been the better choice just based on more reviews. However, let me share with you why I bought these GE timers over the Woods. - The wiring is much easier than the Woods. You only need to connect 3 wires instead of 4 on the Woods. Plus, you don't need the Neutral wire, as specified in the product description. If you need to connect 4 wires, it may be a bit more troublesome for those who are not familiar with electrical wiring. If you are replacing an existing power switch, some electrical boxes might not have a neutral wire, since most common basic wall switches only need 2 hot (black) and ground (green) wires, so then you might have to find other means to connect the neutral on the Woods. - This timer gives you a wider range of time options. The Woods can only go up to 30 mins. If you want more time, they have a different model which goes up to 8hrs, or even 12hrs. However, the time range will also change. For example, on their 8hr switch, your options are 1,2,4, or 8 hrs. So if you sometimes want 10 minutes, or sometimes 2 hrs, you can't do that with the Woods. - The style of the buttons look a lot better than the Woods. The Woods has one small button (too small in my opinion). In my personal opinion, for a wall switch you want the button to be big and easy to locate, especially if it's used often. The GE has 7 buttons. While it may seem a lot, however it is designed to be more practical, intuitive, and easier to use. On the Woods, you have to press the one small button a certain number of times to "set" the time you want to use. This is kind of a pain, and without instructions it may take a bit of time to figure it out. On the GE, you can press just once any of the clearly labeled 6 time buttons or press the big button, which will use your "last used/saved" time settings. There is no need to really "set" the time. It's all one press of a button. Easy and simple to use. This is important for my use since one of the timers I bought is for a guest bathroom, I don't want guests to have to try to "figure out" how to use the timer switch to select a desired time. - The style and color of the indicator lights look cleaner, more subtle, and modern. The Woods uses 5 lights that look a bit out of style. The GE uses very subtle LED blue lights on all 7 buttons, and each one only blinks momentarily when you press it to turn on. - They don't print their logos on the switch or the face plates. The Woods have their logos below the switch, which I really did not like. It looks like an added distraction on the wall. From the pictures, the logo is not very subtle, which sort of ruins the clean look of all my other switches on the wall. For those who like to have a clean, minimalist look, the logo may bother you. - The GE timer includes a face plate. I'm not sure if Woods includes one, but from the pictures it doesn't look like it includes one. I couldn't use it for my installation because I have 2 switches next to each other. However, the extra plate can come in handy whenever one needs to be replaced in the house. The only downsides (that I can think of) about this product compare to Woods and any other similar timer switches available in the market are: 1. This one does cost a little more. Compare to Woods (depending on model) and some other brands, price difference range from $3-7 dollars more. However, in my opinion, the few dollars you pay is worth it for the reasons above. 2. The maximum time is 4 hrs. If you need more time, then I would suggest going with Woods (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59007-Decora-30-15-10-5-30-Minute/dp/B002KS1DBU/ref=pd_sim_60_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FJHTTBV5NCTJ3RESSJ2) or some other brands. Installation: These are very easy to install. With main power turned off, you just remove an existing switch (if you are replacing one), and use the included wire connectors to twist and tie 3 wires (Black(hot) to black, Red(hot) to the other black, and Green (earth ground) to Green). When powering back up, just wait for about a minute while the timer charges (I think it probably has a capacitor inside that discharges). Once charged, it will first turn ON automatically. From then on, it's pretty much straightforward to use. All buttons are like toggle switches. Use the labeled time buttons to turn on and run for the selected amount of time, or use the big button to turn on using the "last used" time settings. Press again to manually turn off. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. The timer was easy to install and it's very easy to use. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a simple timer switch, especially for a bathroom fan!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Functions well
*by T***J on January 8, 2026*

With this switch, you have to make sure that the hot wire is to the switch. The switch needs constant power to function properly.

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