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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Timer Control by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18049620
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10185972

Dryer won't start or only works on timed dry? A faulty timer is often the cause. This control manages cycle duration and start functions.

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Hello Curt, The timer WPW10185972 can be an issue as can the centrifugal switch 279827 in the motor. These and the door switch are the only things in the start circuit and the same set of contacts in the timer make in order to start the unit. I would open the unit and check the centrifugal switch for lint that might hamper its' ability to open and close. In light of the complaint you listed, either part can cause the issue.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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