This dryer timer is used to control the unit's cycles by regulating the length of time that power is directed to each setting.
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This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
This part works with the following products:
Maytag, Whirlpool, Crosley, Kenmore.
Part# WP8566184 replaces these:
AP6013380, 8566184, 8566184R
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Dave
October 30, 2017
Our dryer runs but the timer does not advance so the dryer does not shut off. Do I need a new timer?
For model number WED5300VW0
Hi Dave, Thank you for the question.Yes to fix this issue you will need to have the timer replaced. Good luck with the repair!
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Jeff
October 16, 2019
Depending on where on the cycle selector dial i'm at, sometimes the dryer will not start when i hit the start button. When i move the selector dial a little bit, the dryer will start. Likewise, sometimes the dryer will just stop in mid-cycle, but if i come and move the dial a small bit, it will start back up. Is this a problem with the selector switch?
For model number Whirlpool WED4900XW0 Dryer
Hello Jeff, thank you for inquiring. This sounds like a faulty Timer, this part number PS11746606 is the replacement for your model. You may also want to consider the Thermal Fuse, part number PS11741460. You can test the Thermal Fuse with a multi-meter. Set the multi-meter to Rx1, touch the probes to each terminal, and test for continuity. The reading should be of zero or infinity for it to be functioning correctly. Good luck with your repair!
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Bill
November 12, 2017
I have tested the door switch, start switch, and thermal fuses with a continuity tester. All are working fine.When I close the door and hit the start switch, all I can hear is the motor for the timer going. How can I test the timer or the motor to make sure that they are working.Is there a way of jumping the timer to see if that is the problem?
For model number MGD5770TQ0
Hi Bill, Thank you for the question.You will need to see if there is power to the timer. If you are getting 120vac between BU and WB then you have a bad timer. You can also try and turn the knob to the next cycle to see if it starts.If it does then the timer is not advancing though the cycles and is bad. You can also press the door switch in and try to turn the drum by hand to see if it starts to spin. If it starts the motor is bad. To test the motor with the meter, Using a multi-meter, set it to AC volts. Touch the red probe to the left terminal screw and then touch the black probe to the middle screw. You should read 120 volts. Then touch the red to the middle and the black to the right screw, you should get 120 volts. Touch the red to the left screw and the black to the right screw, you should read 240 volts. Hope this helps!
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Chris
February 3, 2018
Dryer shuts it self off in the middle of cycles. You can wiggle cycle knob back and forth a touch and dryer comes back on.
For model number Medc300xw0
Hello Chris, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: timer switch, thermal cut off kit, high limit thermostat, internal bias thermostat, electrode/sensor, and door switch. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, there are YouTube videos available to assist you. Hope this helps!
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Walter
March 25, 2018
Hi. My gas dryer runs a timed general cycle, shuts off but the timer doesn't advance to off and we still smell a small amount of propane until we manually turn the knob to off. Timer or gas burner assem.? thanks.
For model number MGD5740TQ0
Hello Walter, thank you for your question. It sounds like the unit is functioning great when running through a cycle, but not shutting off after the cycle is complete. I would recommend testing/replacing the Timer - 60Hz Part Number: WP8566184 and the Door Switch - 3 Wire Part Number: WP3406107 first. They are the most common issue when dealing with this kind of problem! I hope this helps!
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Charles
February 4, 2019
Will a bad timer cause dryer not to heat ...i've tested everything else
For model number MEDC300XW0
Hello Charles, Thank you for contacting us. You can test the timer with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you. While it is not the most common issue, it would be wise to check it just the same.
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Stephen
May 28, 2019
Our Kenmore electric dryer will not start randomly. When this happens, we can move the timer knob a very small amount and then push the start button and it will run. Do you think the timer is the problem, or is there something else that i may look at?
For model number 110.69722800
Hello Stephen, Thank you for the question. With the information provided I would agree it is an issue with the timer switch and it may need to be replaced. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
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Dean
March 2, 2020
Auto dry has not worked for a while and now will not start on the timed setting or any setting. Is this typical if the timer pukes completely ?
For model number WED4900XW0
Hello Dean, thank you for your question. If the unit is tumbling but not heating the most likely issue is a thermostat or fuse. We would recommend testing those thermostats and the fuse first. If the unit does not start and tumble at all, we would recommend testing the fuse, start switch, door switch and the timer. I hope this helps.
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Justin
October 14, 2022
I just replaced the element and the dryer and the fuses. The drum turns, and the fan runs but still no heat. I tested the timer for continuity, and it appears that it's working correctly. What are the odds it's the timer or could it be something else?
For model number WED5830SW0
Hello Justin, thank you for your question. We have researched your model and found that the issue is probably with the Heating Element Connection Wire Kit, part number PS334206. If that does not take care of the issue, then the problem is most likely to be related to the timer wiring harnesses. If you require assistance to place an order, please contact customer service. We hope that helps!
Crosley dryer. The plastic under the timer knob broke and dryer cannot be set and won’t work. Can this be fixed or new dryer?
For model number CED1478DW1
Hello Rita, thank you for your inquiry. Based on our research, you may need to replace the dryer timer knob, part number PS3489519, to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!
Average Repair Rating: 4.5 / 5.0, 14 reviews.
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Timer stopped working and I went to YouTube to find out how to test the timer.
I took two pictures of the timer wires after I removed the top. I then. removed and opened the mechanism and found a contact had burned completely off. I ordered the new timer and installed it using the wiring pictures that I took. It was an esy fix thanks to You Tube and having the exact OEM timer.
Stan from WALNUTPORT, PA
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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DRYER WOULD NOT START
FIRST TESTED THE DOOR SWITCH, START SWITCH, AND THERMAL FUSES WITH NO ERRORS. DIAGONSTIC TEST WITH MULTIMETER ON TIMER SHOWED BREAK BETWEEN TERMINALS. NEW TIMER INSTALLED AND WORKED PERFECTLY. DISASSEMBLY OF OLD TIMER SHOWED METAL DUST ON BROKEN TERMINAL SWITCH LEG. ALSO METAL BUMP THAT TOUCHES ACROSS TERMINAL WAS SHEARED OFF, NOT ALLOWING THE TWO TERMINALS TO CONNECT. AUDIBLE SOUND INSIDE TIMER HOUSING WAS METAL BUMP RATTLING AROUND.
Randy from SIERRA VISTA, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Dryer was not heating in timed mode. It was heating in other modes. Thermal cut-off broke in testing.
1/4 inch nut driver to remove panel back cover(6), timer unit(2), and cut-off(1). Pliers to aid in removing single wires from components. Most wires on timer were in position specific connectors.
Dryer would not turn off with timed dry or auto-dry
Removed knob, it just pulls off. Removed cover on backside of timer area, just the upper most section of the back. Removed the 2 screws holding timer in place. Disconnected wires one connector at a time and connected to new timer as they were removed to avoid mixing up and wires. The new timer is clearly marked for wire colors to avoid any mixups anyway. It’s a foolproof operation. I disassembled my old timer to see the root cause and it was actually just the small brown gear that was stripped out. Probably a 10 cent part if it were available separately. I kept the old one just in case a different gear or part fails on new timer. Still better than buying a whole new dryer! Super happy with partselect.com
John from TEMECULA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Dryer quit working. Could no get it to start. Previous week could get it to start by playing with the selector switch.
Unplugged the power. Removed the back panel. Removed the switch knob and removed the screws that held it in. Reinstalled the new part. Removed the wires from the old switch and installed them one at a time. Put the selector knob and reinstalled the back panel. Plugged the dryer in. Working great!
Herbert from PIKE ROAD, AL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Timer stopped moving
Super easy!
Michele from LEWES, DE
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
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Timer did not move anymore
Sent for a new timer and installed it in less than 15 minutes and now dryer timer works just fine again
Alyce from IOLA, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
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Dryer would not shut off.
Removed top panel in back of dryer. removed two hex head screws holding timer in place. Removed seven wires all color coded from timer, wires all are clip on for easy removal. Clipped wires to new timer and installed timer back in with the two hex head screws then replaced upper back panel. Plugged dryer back into electric socket. Job done.
Thomas from Arlington Heights, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Dryer would not shut off.
Replaced the dryer timer at that was the mostlogical problem.
Robert J from Flanders, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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timer wouldn't advance dryer wouldn't shut off
Took the back off the dryer control panel, unscrewed the old timer, unplugged the wire leads from the old timer and put them on the new timer. Then I screwed the new timer in place of the old one and replaced the back panel cover. one nut driver did the whole repair. about ten minutes tops.
Larry from Okemos, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Chuck F - October 15, 2021
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The part came in immediately it was packaged and in great shape I was completely pleased with the service and the part.Your service reminded me of the good old days when you could talk to a rep that was friendly courteous and knowledgeable. Everything about my experience with you guys was five star.
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JOSEPH Y - June 12, 2021
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Easy repair Watching replacement on YouTube video.
Watching replacement on YouTube video.The part was very easy to repair. They save me a lot of money for a service call that I have done myself and save myself more than I probably know. Sometimes you just have to step out of the box and try it and everything came out fine
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Ben P - March 29, 2021
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Exactly the right part!
A Google search helped me diagnose the problem with our dryer. The PartSelect website directed me to the exact replacement part for my dryer. When it arrived, a YouTube video showed me how to replace the broken timer, and the dryer works perfectly!
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Ian P - September 18, 2020
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Easy quick swap fixed the problem
Quick delivery
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Samuel F - June 26, 2020
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Easy repair even for me.
The part came which it didn't take forever. Another thing that didn't take forever was me replacing the bad part. Probably about 15 minute's top's. The part was a perfect fit. Thanks guys for having what I needed when I needed it. Sam
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John S - May 17, 2020
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Simple repair. Dryer has been working great since.
Part arrived sooner than expected. Easy to install and works great. I’d definitely order from here again.
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JAMES D - March 4, 2020
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EASY REPAIR
I was in the repair trade for many years so its easy for me so you never forget what goes where and how thanks for the part breakdown on film is it still 20 years parts are no longer made well thanks again jim
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Lisa H - February 1, 2020
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Great part. Worked as expected.
The part was in great condition. YouTube guide made it easy to install. My dryer is back in business.
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Daniel T - December 27, 2019
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works great wife happy
works great easy install
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David D - August 5, 2019
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Dryer Fix
The part was perfect. The repair was quick and easy.
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This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11746606
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8566184
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