Whirlpool WPW10174745 Control Board OEM Part

I quickly determined from Googling around that F01 on the Whirlpool dryer was an indication that the controller board was having some issues. There are some videos out there on YouTube that show how to do this. Even if the dryer isn't the exact same model is yours, I found the videos to be helpful. First, unplug the dryer. I removed the 2 screws on the back of the dryer to remove the top cover. The controller board was in plain view right on top. The controller board was mounted to a large sheet metal bracket that was attached to the chassis of the dryer. It was easier to swap the controller out if I detached the bracket from the dryer chassis. This was easily done by removing two more screws. The controller board needs to be detached from the bracket. There's one screw holding it to the bracket and there are also plastic feet on the controller board that go thru slots in the metal bracket. Remove the screw. Then from the back side of the bracket, use a screwdriver to push in on one of the plastic tabs which will allow you to slide the controller board to one side thereby releasing it from the bracket. All of the wiring connectors that attach to the controller board are "keyed" so you can't connect them incorrectly. But if you are nervous about it, take a picture of the controller board BEFORE you disconnect all of the wiring connectors. Once you have the bad controller board disconnected, install the new one in reverse order. Make sure all wiring connectors are fully seated. It will be obvious when they are connected properly. Really easy.

After referring to a couple of forums on the subject, I was convinced that I needed to replace the Electronic control board. Was about to order the board based on the part number associated to the video on the repair. Decided to take a look inside before ordering the part. It looked different so I did some more research. Got the Serial number and model number of the dryer to make sure I was ordering the correct part then ordered it on a Sunday. The part arrived Wednesday and I pu it in Wednesday night. I had the new one out while removing the old one to make a comparison to find any differences. There were some slight differences with the connectors and where they went but nothing requiring any alterations to the board or the wiring harness on the dryer. I removed the connectors from the old one, removed the board, installed the new board and replaced the connectors. (only needed a nut driver for the whole repair!) I then gave it a quick test run prior to putting the top back on the cabinet. Worked fine. Laundry was was back in business that night!

I googled the code and came up with a bad control board, ordered from Appliance PartsPros, arrived shortly after, took off the op cover of the dryer, and it took five min to re plug and transfer the wired, (take a picture, and un-plug then re-plug only one at a time). And all was well works perfectly!

F01 code came on the dryer and it would not start up. The control board was bad and needed to be replaced. Ordered the parts from Appliance Pros and received it in less then 24 hrs. even though i had ordered it with only standard shipping. Very easy to replace. Just take off the top (2 bolts) and then remove the control pannel (1 bolt holds the panel to the attachment plate) and then remove 4-5 wire connectors. If you need to, take a picture of the wires connected to the old control pannel so you can make sure that you get them in the right place on the new panel.

Watched video on utube. Removed top of dryer to access controller panel. Marked wires and removed device from dryer. Went online to locate the part. Called Appliance Parts Pros and had a NICE CONVERSATION with a lady who helped me locate my part and get it ordered. The part was shipped the same day and arrived at my home in 4 days. It took me about 10 min to reinstall the part and it works great. Had a great learning experience and I will call APP for any further parts I may need. They have great people and great service.