The Timer is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This component is crucial for controlling the various cycles of the dryer, such as drying time and heat settings. It ensures that the dryer operates according to the selected cycle, providing efficient and effective drying performance.
Causes of a bad timer can include electrical issues, worn-out internal mechanisms, or exposure to high heat over extended periods. Additionally, repeated use can lead to the degradation of the timer's components.
Symptoms of a bad timer include:
- The dryer not advancing through cycles
- The timer not keeping accurate time
- The dryer stopping mid-cycle
- Unusual noises coming from the timer mechanism
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My whirlpool electric dryer would dry intermittently and then stopped drying completely Kevin N. • Lenexa , KS • December 26, 2015
I googled the problem and was given ideas on what the problem may be. I had already replaced the heating element and so I started with what I thought might be the obvious, the switch. I pulled it out and saw what looked like burning on one of the terminals, so I took the back cover off the switch and the inside of the switch was burned.
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