Gail G December 11, 2015 for Model Number AED4475TQ1 Our dryer starts on all settings except fluff dry cycle. But it only heats up when we set it for 20 minutes on timed dry. Timer seems to advance normally. Vent has been cleaned. My son checked the thermal fuse and some thermostats and all seemed fine . Dryer plug seems good and outlet has the proper voltage. Could it be the timer ?
1 Answer Gail, This issue would most likely be caused by shot contacts in the timer. You will want to replace the timer part number WPW10185972. Read More...
Mel J December 05, 2015 for Model Number roper dryer # red4440qv1 timer Checked all start buttons and fuse. When I took the timer off,it rattled inside. I took it apart and found, that the bottom gear was broke at the tip. It would not stay in place like the rest of the gears.Would this stop the dryer from starting? Do not want to buy a timer, if thats not the problem.
1 Answer Mel, Yes the timer being faulty will cause the dryer to not start. Also the thermal fuse or the door switch would be the other things that would cause the dryer to not work. Read More...
Nathan October 30, 2015 for Model Number AED4475TQ1 Dryer will not heat in any setting but the timer seems to be running through the cycles fine. I checked continuity in both fuses, heating element, operating thermostat and high limit thermostat. All were good. I get 240v and 120v on both legs at the block. I'm suspecting the timer because that is all that's left. Is there a way to read for voltage that would verify that the timer is what is causing the no heat issue?
1 Answer Nathan, There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad and if there is 120 vac then the heater would be the issue. If there is 120 vac at each point then the heater is faulty. Read More...
Mel J October 26, 2015 for Model Number Roper dryer #red444oqv1 Power cord burnt on one side,was replaced with a new cord. Unit will not start. Checked terminal block,fuse and all start buttons still will not start, seems its not getting power somewhere. There is power from hall outlet, timer is the only item not checked. Any ideal whats wrong?
1 Answer Mel, You will want to check the timer from t the black on terminal C to the White/Black on terminal T to make sure that there is 120 vac. If there is power there then the issue will most likey be in the timer. Read More...
Michael August 19, 2015 for Model Number AED4475TQ1 Admiral dryer would not start. I turned the timer while holding the start switch and the dryer comes on but only in normal cycle, cool down setting. I used a multimeter to test the thermal fuse, heat element assembly, cycling thermostat and I checked the start switch. All checked out good. I'm not sold on the timer being bad because it seems to be the last part to check while troubleshooting but it's all that is left. Am I missing something? Thanks for any help you can give me.
1 Answer Hello Michael. Based on the testing you did, the timer WPW10185972 is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Pablo July 19, 2015 for Model Number 11073932101 The dryer will run and heat o.k. for about 5 min. and then the dryer will stop and you can see the control dial move to the stop setting, When I put the dial on timed dry it will run about 5 min. then stop and you can watch the dial move to the stop setting.
1 Answer Pablo, The unit shutting off after about 5 minutes but the timer still advancing, you will want to check the unit for overheating motor. This type of thing could be from rollers that are dragging or anything that could cause a drag on the motor. Also check the venting to make sure that it is clean and clear. Read More...
1 Answer Roderick, The timer is a possibility, but it's more likely to be a fault in the heater element or thermal fuse located in the back of the dryer. If you can get us a proper model number, we can supply you with proper testing procedures and parts information. Read More...
Tim O. April 15, 2015 for Model Number RED4440VQ1 Dryer works only on high heat setting. Has been like this for weeks. Today would not heat at all on high, turned timer to low heat and it started heating again. Before this that position would not even come on. Right now comes on high heat position no heat. Other settings do not work at all. Is it the timer.
1 Answer Hello Tim, As long a s the temperature switch is operating properly and there are no harness or connection issues, the most likely issue is a quick cycling thermostat. It is possible for the problem to be caused by the exhaust ducting and/or the timer. I would suspect the timer last though as it is not one of the more common issues. Read More...
Doug A. March 27, 2015 for Model Number DEC 312 Maytag electric dryer runs and heats but does not shut off. I put a new timer on and still does not stop with the timer.
1 Answer Hello Doug, You should verify the cycling thermostat WP694674 and the wiring between L1 and neutral through the timer motor. The cycling thermostat and wiring harness are the only two things in this circuit besides the timer. As a note, the original part has been discontinued and this adjustable thermostat is listed as a satisfactory substitution. It would need to be set on 140°F when installed to produce satisfactory results. Read More...
Mike March 13, 2015 for Model Number Admiral Dryer Model AED4475TQ1 The unit would run but wouldn't heat up. On top of that the unit wouldn't cycle, the timer would just sit idle and the dryer would just continue to run until we manually shut it down. I read through your site, seen others with similar issues and it all pointed to a new timer. I threw down my credit card and purchased one from your site. Overjoyed that it arrived today so we can finally dry our clothes in a timely manner. Those emotions were quickly squashed once the new timer was installed. No Heat, no timer movement. What now?
1 Answer Hello Mike, This sounds more like a centrifugal switch that a timer issue. This is a switch inside the motor 279827 that turns off the heater if the fan is not circulating air, (protects the heating element). Read More...