How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6023568 / WPW10642928 Dryer Timer

I replaced the timer, and the most difficult part about it was removing the timer from the plastic backer on the dryer, as it was installed with compression clips. Horrible design, but it wasn't made to be replaced by you and me. It was made to be replaced by a $150/hr repairman with a $250 minimum service call. Hated spending $85 on a Maytag dryer that was barely a year old (and was supposed to be of 'commercial' quality lol), but the alternative was 3x more, or full replacement. I highly recommend DIY projects like this. It'd be great to see links to videos to replace parts, but you can find anything on YouTube. 

Ordered the part from you and replaced it. Quick. Easy. And now the dryer works great. 

Replaced timer, very easy to replace. The only difficulty was dealing with the clips that held the timer in place, instead of screws. 

Maytag model # MEDX655DW1. Timer would not advance on either auto dry or timed dry. Remove the back metal panel of the top control panel, exposing the wiring and the timer. Coming around to the front, use a plastic putty knife/spatula to pop free the brackets that hold the top panel to the dryer by pushing under the front side of the panel until they release. This takes some effort, they don't easily pop free. You can see a video of this here at the 2:09 mark (https://youtu.be/yXKt8bNO7W4) although this is the washer, but the idea is the same.Once free, you can lay the entire top panel forward for easier access to the dyer timer. After pulling out all the wires, squeeze the metal brackets at the top and bottom of the timer and pull it out. The wires are all unique, so mixing them up should not be a problem. Take a picture for reference just to make sure. All in all, took about 30 minutes to complete, and my dryer timer now advances on both auto and timed. 

I spent time online diagnosing issues that would occur with different parts. After settling on what I thought the issue was I started Googling parts for my Maytag dryer model #. This website came up and after speaking with a representative, she gave me the part # I needed for my model dryer. I ordered the part which was rather cheap compared to other places. The part came quick. I took pictures of the old part so I could remember which way it went in and how the wires were arranged. After getting it hooked up with the new part I plugged in my dryer and was sooo happy when it came back on. I then set the timer on my dryer and waited to see if the knob would turn on its own. I'm a single mother of 4 going to college so I can't afford to pay for repairs, so I do all my home repairs myself. Thanks goes to this site for making it easy and affordable. 

Replaced the timer switch. 

Replacement timer from Appliance Parts pros & YouTube video! 

Replaced timer 

Replace the timer 

Bought the part and just took old part off and put new part on and so far all is working!