Larry W Pelham , AL December 30, 2019 Appliance: Whirlpool Electric Dryer WED5000DW2 Whirlpool Dryer Wed5000dw2: Timer would not advance therefore dryer would not shut off. How to replace Dryer Timer. Replaced timer assembly. 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes