Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Timer by Whirlpool

Hello George. Sure, if the timer WP22001255 is bad, it can cause the unit not to work at all. If there is power to the timer and the timers does not work, you will need to replace the timer. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html