Bill January 30, 2024 I have an old Whirlpool and have determined that the timer is shot. The replacement part is WP8566184. When I went to install it, I noticed that my current timer has a "BY" (black/yellow) wire in the loom with the "BB" (blue/black) and "V" violet wires that I think are the 120 v circuit. The replacement part does not have a terminal for this wire. Is there a different part number that I need or can I leave this wire disconnected and use the replacement part? From what I can tell, the BY wire is a part of the "guard switch" which if this is a ground could be grounded via a different source.
1 Answer Bill, if the model number of your appliance could be provided in a new question, this will allow the most accurate information to be presented. Read More...
Nakia January 25, 2022 for Model Number WGd49STBW3 serial #MA4313912 I just bought this whirlpool dryer model WGD49STBW3 but no where in the manual does it say whether the the cycle dial is meant to be turned clockwise or counter clockwise. Please advise! Both directions feel tight since it is brand new but I do not want to damage the dial. Thank you!
1 Answer Nakia, the timer knob can be rotated in either direction. However, it is usually easiest on the internal mechanics to rotate the timer clockwise as this would be the natural progression for it. Read More...
Cyndie September 15, 2021 for Model Number WED5300VW0 I noticed the timer skipping cycles when timer was turned and the dryer would start in a different cycles - sometimes halfway through a cycle. Eventually it stopped all together. Turn the timer, push the start button and nothing happens. Is this a timer issue or something else?
1 Answer Cyndie, Based on the information provided I would check for power from the timer to the motor circuit using the wiring diagram/tech sheet that is packaged with the machine using a multimeter. I would also check the thermal fuse with the same multimeter. Read More...
Jc August 07, 2020 for Model Number WGD4900XWO My dryer won't turn off on its own. There was something that was jammed under the knob during a cycle and now it won't turn off on its own and the knob hardly moves to the off position. Wondering if the timer is damaged or just the knob?
1 Answer JC, Based on the information provided the knob may be damaged but it sounds as if the timer has been damaged, I am including both part numbers. Knob WPW10034750 Timer WP8566184 Read More...
Ryan March 27, 2020 for Model Number maytag centennial dryer mgdc500vw0 No power to my maytag centennial dryer mgdc500vw0. I checked all the fuses in the back, and all test fine. Could the timer cause there to be no power, even the internal light, to the dryer? The timer makes NO CLICKING sound and does not advance. Am I looking at a power issue or timer issue?
1 Answer Ryan, if you have a multimeter, take the cover off of the power cord terminal block and see if there is 120 volts from the black to the white connection, 120 volts from red to white, and 240 volts from black to red. If the voltage is not there, something has happened to the voltage going to the dryer and you may have a breaker that has tripped or a blown fuse, depending on how your supply box is set up. If the voltage is correct, you will need to start tracing the voltage and finding out where it stops. There should be a wiring diagram in the control panel area. Read More...
Vincent February 12, 2018 for Model Number WED5840SW0 When I turn the timer to a setting I want and push start it runs but the timer knob won't move plus I hear it ticking and it doesn't get hot it kinda gets warm. What do I have to replace?
1 Answer Vincent, If the timer is not moving in any setting then this will be a issue with the timer of the unit. If it will only no cycle during auto cycle then this will likely be an issue the cycling thermostat. Read More...
Greg January 28, 2017 for Model Number MGDC300XW1 The sensor dry cycle does not work properly anymore. It will start, but stops after a minute. Sometimes it comes back on but will not dry clothes completely. The timed cycle will start and run for a minute, then stops. After 3-4 minutes go by, it starts again and finishes drying. I cannot figure out if it is the timer, the control board, or a sensor that is the problem. Help?
1 Answer Greg, Based on the symptoms this issue sounds like it would be caused by a faulty timer on the unit which is part number WP8566184. Read More...
Joe July 21, 2016 for Model Number wed5840swo What is there a difference between timer #8566184a & 8566184b?
1 Answer Joe, The difference between the A and B would just be a production run. The part number that you need for the timer on your unit would be WP8566184. Read More...
Joe June 08, 2015 for Model Number 11078522700 Dryer does not stop automatically, it'll keep running from the timed cycle through the the air dry cycle even when the cloths are dried. it will stop manually when put on off botton. I assume the timer is bad ( i would assume the thermostat was bad if it was not heating , but it is not the case.) am I correct? could you please advise? thanks
1 Answer Joe, Based on the information it does sound like the timer would be the issue with the unit. As for if the unit was not heating, the timer could still be a possibility but the thermostats would want to be checked first. The motor could also cause a no heat issue if the centrifugal switch were bad. Read More...
Hapicamp May 04, 2015 for Model Number MED300XW0 I can turn the dial and hear the timer "ticking", but when I push the start button nothing runs. The dial has been touchy for a few months, and sometimes would start and stop. If I fiddled with it, it started again. Now, it won't run at all. Do I replace the timer? Or make a service call to really diagnose the problem? Thanks for any help!
1 Answer HapiCamp, With the unit starting intermittently and being able to jiggle the timer and it would work and now does not, this would be a faulty timer which would need to be replaced. Read More...