How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6009645 / WP53-1810 Timer

An internet search revealed that the likely problem was the timer. (In all modes - timed and auto dry in both regular heat and low, the timer knob would not slowly rotate to indicate the progress. The dryer would continue to apply heat and tumble clothes well beyond the point of "dry" until I opened the door to manually stop it.) AppliancePros had the part at a good price and a clear instruction video on how to open up my exact dryer - not just a similar one - and replace the timer. It really did take less than 15 minutes. I spent more time cleaning up the dusty spaces behind and around the dryer since I had to pull it away from the wall. 

Followed the "how to" video provided at your site. Very well done. 

Replaced a faulty timer. Our Maytag dryer would turn on and heat normally but the timer would not advance to "off" in any of the dryer modes. Suspecting a bad timer, I replaced the timer unit. Repair was easy. A few screws to get to the timer from the front and only 2 to take it off without needing to move the dryer at all. I replaced one wire at a time, pulling the wire clips from the old timer and matching its position to the new one. Needle-nose or bullnose pliers are a must as the sharp clips are difficult to remove with your fingers. Pre-drilled holes on the new timer were tighter than the previous timer's but nothing too difficult to snug up with a nut driver. Dryer runs great, back to normal. 

Replaced the timer switch 

Remove and replace. Easy peasy. Piece of cake. 

Replaced the timer 

REPLACED UNIT, TOOK ABOUT 15 MINUTES, VIDEO HELPFUL DOING WIRING REMOVAL AND RECONNECT. CONTROL KNOB & BACKING INDICATOR PLATE WAS MINOR PROBLEM, REALIGNING, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL. BUT OVERALL VERY GOOD. 

I removed the original timer, transferred the wires to the same locations on the new timer and installed the new one. 

Order part rec'd in 1 day install and dryer back working again thank you