Mark F Grafton , WI July 31, 2021 Appliance: Whirlpool Gas Dryer WGD5300VW0 Whirlpool Dryer Wgd5300vw0: The dryer timer would not advance automatically. How to replace Dryer Timer. I replaced the dryer timer. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes