HOW TO REMOVE INVENSYS WASHING MACHINE TIMER PART# 8578227

SOURCE: replacing timer

• push the timer in and turn it counter clockwise. this should unscrew it.
• if that does not work, check the back of the timer for a black plastic tab. pull it out to unlock the timer knob from the timer.
  
• there are many different styles of timer knobs.
  

Kelly

• 3740 Answers
• Posted on Sep 28, 2010

SOURCE: we've replaced the Invensys timer in our whirlpool

This may not be what you wish to hear but... I suspect that the reason you have had to change timers is that a user is turning the dial counterclockwise. This will ruin the timer in one fell swoop as it bends over the contacts inside the timer and caused immediate failure. I have seen this in a few homes where the home owner had mentioned that this is the 3rd timer we have changed in as many years. In every one of the cases I asked them to select various cycles as I watched on the OLD timer. All of them at least once turned the timer CCW. Once I explained that they never turn the timer CCW.... the repeated failures stopped. Some people just never knew that it was bad to turn the timer CCW. That may be the case here. So timer rotation is ALWAYS Clockwise to avoid repeated timer changes.
I would not give up on it yet... You have barely reached mid life for the washing machine you own. At roughly $125.00 for the replacement part I can understand your concern.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3890467

It is your decision as to where to go from here. As a repair / tech I would not shoot it in the head just yet. I would look into how people are using the machine controls.

Thanks for choosing FixYa.

Kelly

SOURCE: remove whirlpool wtw5300vw2 washing machine timer knob

For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
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FixYa has no affiliation with either site - I have been using and recommending them for years - trouble free.

PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.


If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.

If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.




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Richard Roth

• 9472 Answers
• Posted on Nov 11, 2012

SOURCE: Trying to replace timer on Kenmore 700 washing machine (model 110.28727200). The existing timer is an Invensys model W10129602. Where can I find replacement or substitute parts?

Here is the timer to order. To remove the knob on the old timer, from the back of the timer there is the knob pin that you push in and it will release the the knob.

The part comes with a 365 day, any part, any reason return policy.

Amy Quilter

• 1 Answer
• Posted on Dec 18, 2013

SOURCE: Timer type

My washer comes on then jumps straight to 1 min left ??? It won't wash or spin what's the problem it's a Siemens washer