How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013380 / WP8566184 Dryer Timer

Online video 

We replaced the timer. I used the opportunity to have quality time with my grandson. We did the job together. It was really easy. 

Replaced the timer, and the install was easy because of the video. The live chat was very helpful in that I felt confident that the timer replacement would solve the problem. 

I was able to order a timer through AppliancePartsPros.com with the help of a chat with a representative. I also watched a video presentation by a service person who was very good at showing and explaining how to install the timer. I watched the video three times. Other than dropping screws a couple of times, the installation went very well. Trying it out after the repair was very satisfying. The dryer worked fine! It took me less than 30 minutes, and I fumbled a time or two! 

Put a new timer in the dryer. Was really easy to fix, works great now. Way better than spending the money on a new dryer. 

Good 

At first, I called a home appliance repair guy someone referred me to. I told them the issue with the dryer and he showed up. He showed up with a sensor and said: "I've been doing this for 25+ yrs, I know the issue". In my mind, I was saying "never mind all the research I did". On top of all this, it was some chubby old guy who could barely move [not knocking the guy, but maybe it is time to move to another profession]. I had to pull the dryer out, tip it, unplug it, and disconnect the dust hose thing. He checked all the sensor and not one was bad. I proceeded to tell him as I did previously "it's the timer". Dude tells me that $500, might want to get a new dryer. I looked at him like he lost his mind and found AppliancePros with the part and a how-to video. It was way to easy and I could have saved $50 since that dude came on a house call and did NOTHING. So really want to say thank you to Appliance Pros for the part and video. I have even spread to word to my friends, family, and coworkers about this site. 

I replaced the timer. 

Changed timer which also fixed heat problem. Less than 15 min. of actual work. Very easy fix, especially with video. Shipping was also super fast. Genuine part. Highly recommend. 

Replaced timer