How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6016544 / WPW10186032 Dryer Timer Control

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Part Number: AP6016544 / WPW10186032

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Do-It-Yourself Rating

Very Easy

15-30 minutes

What customers say

Customers say this timer fixed dryers that stopped heating or heated only intermittently. A broken plastic knob stem or spindle on the old timer prompted a few replacements. A few dryers that ran nonstop without timing out were fixed too. A few customers tested or replaced thermostats and thermal sensors first before finding the timer was the fault.

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Randal E Beckley , WV February 23, 2024

Timer switch.

Removed the old one and replaced it with the new one.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 30-60 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers, Socket Set

Terry T Eatonton , GA February 23, 2024

Electric dryer stopped heating.

After checking continuity of the thermal sensors, those were ruled out. Motor was working fine so that left the timer. Dryer is over 20 years old but we REALLY didn’t want to have to buy a new one. We ordered the timer here, it shipped the same day and was received in about five days. Installation was quick and easy and we are back in business with dryer working perfectly.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers

Gilbert S Levittown , PA February 18, 2024

Did not shut off.

Replaced the timer.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers

Adam R Wahiawa , HI December 31, 2023

Heat control broken.

Replaced the timer. Do it yourself job .... Easy repair.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers

Michael B Fort Wayne , IN November 07, 2023

Appliance: Kenmore Gas Dryer 11071202012

Gas dryer not heating most of the time.

Did connectivity checks. Fuse, thermostats were fine. Gas ran fine on the occasions it was on - so no issue with igniter or coils. Timer connectivity failed. Easy to swap out timer - remove upper back panel, pull a few wires, swap timer, done. Works great now.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers

John M Pearl River , NY October 29, 2023

Appliance: Kenmore Gas Dryer 11071202012

Not drying burner goes on and off.

Started by taking the back panel of the dryer off and checking continuity for multiple parts including thermal fuse. All parts had continuity. Then took front panel off and checked continuity on gas valve coils, igniter , etc. All had continuity. Next Released the belt and took out the drum. Next put gas back on and plugged in dryer and ran dryer to see if igniter would glow. The igniter would glow and ignite the gas for 10 seconds and turn off. If I moved timer at the same time the igniter would glow again and ignite the gas and shut down in 10 seconds. The motor never stopped and continued to operate. After this I took off top back panel where timer is housed and checked continuity on contacts A & C on the lower left wire connection. These failed on the multimeter. Timer was ordered and replaced and all worked.