Whirlpool WPW10111617 Control Board OEM Part

This was a quick and easy fix. It took only 3 minutes to remove the control panel cover to expose the control board. I disconnected 4 or 5 connections and unscrewed one screw that held the control board in place. I was careful to replace the connections to the same locations on the new board and re-attached the control board and then reattached the control panel cover. The whole job took 15 minutes and required a Philips head screwdriver and a pair of pliers.

I unplugged the dryer because it was getting power. I checked the current on the thermal fuse and thermistor. The fuse rang through but not the thermistor. I called customer support to help me trouble shoot what it might be. They were awesome. Well after I ordered a thermistor and control board, I found the broken drum belt. Replaced the belt and runs great. Was able to return the control board and thermistor. By the way, a thermistor won't ring through on a multimeter.

I did the testing and found that the control board was bad. I ordered a new control board from Appliance Parts Pros and in two days I had the new part. I plugged the new control board in and hooked up the dryer and away it tumbled. This was a very easy fix.

My dryer stopped running with 7 minutes left on the timer. Panel would light up, but would not start. Turns out the thermal fuse had done its job and cut the dryer off. I replaced the fuse and the thermistor next to it hoping that was why the heat didn't cycle off. It would run and heat after replacing the fuse, but it was still overheating. Read somewhere that the Technician Spec sheets are attached under the control panel console. Removed the 3 screws holding the console down((they're at the top, behind the console) and read the diagnosing steps on the sheets. Tested ohm reading on two pins on the control and determined the control board was out of specs and therefore bad. I ordered originally from SearsPartsDirect, but their tracking system is circa 1990 and I didn't know where my part was or when I would get it. Found APP, ordered the board on Thursday and for a reasonable $24.95, I got it Fri. morning! After discovering APP's website I realized what a wealth of information resides here. Although I didnt use them, they apparently have Techs available to talk with you about your problem. Are you kidding me?! Next time I have ANY issue with an appliance, these are gonna be my "go to" guys! Thanks APP for your interest in the DIYer.

Ordered the replacement board from Appliance Pros. It was delivered in less than 24 hours. Removal of the old circuit board and installation of the new board was straightforward because the video posted by Appliance Pros was a great help. Only problem was the tight space to get behind the dryer but that is typical in laundry rooms.Thank you!