How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6009033 / WP3976584 Dryer Timer 4-Cycle

I had a gas dryer in storage a few years. I guess setting around didn't sit well with it. First I converted it to propane from natural gas. This was relatively simple with a kit from appliancepros.com After a few weeks of use my wife mentioned the dryer didn't seem to be working as it should. After a bit of investigation we noticed that the timer wasn't always advancing, and the heat cycles weren't consistent. I ordered a new timer and installed it as the applianceparts video directed. The video made the replacement very easy and and best of all, the problem was solved and I saved myself a service fee. Win ... win for me. 

Ordered the timer for the dryer, Put it on Thursday and now it's drying the clothes 

Replaced timer 

I replaced the timer 

Replaced timer. 

The cycle timer had been buzzing for a while, but I just left it alone until it died. When it did, it must have caused the Dryer cycle thermostat and thermal fuse to overheat and fail. Anyway, while I was behind the dryer changing one thing, it was just as easy to change the other two. Honestly, the videos on appliancepartspros made finding and replacing the parts simple. One difference on my dryer was a "Cycle End Buzzer" switch that was wired into the cycle timer. The terminals were there, under the main connector. Labeled and easy to replace. The connectors on the wires were really tight, so I had to use a screwdriver to pry them off. Caveat, the edges of the back cover are razor sharp, so don't let it slide through your fingers when moving it out of the way. Replaced Cycle timer, dryer cycle thermostat and thermal fuse. Worked first time. 

Watched the repair video. Followed instructions 

Replace timer