Whirlpool GEW9878LW Electric Dryer "timer symptoms" Questions

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...button is dryer will not start. when push button is depressed there is a clicking noise behind the timer button Most likely the start switch or door switch has failed. Other failures can also cause ...

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Timer dial will not rotate automatically. Hello, Our dryer is about 1.5 yrs. old, model #WED5300VWD. The timer dial will not rotate on its own and consequently the dryer will not turn off on its own. ...

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The timer control knob seems to be free wheeling & no longer clicks when you turn it. We looked at a web site that sells parts & think it might be the timer, does that sound right? Hi, It has ...

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...or thermal cut-out. Dryer does not run at all - possible bad door switch, blown thermal fuse, timer or drive motor. Does your dryer exhibit any of these symptoms? Please post back and let me

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...runs good for it's age, I wouldn't replace it, because it still runs, but over this past year, the timer has been acting up, periodically it would stop working for days or weeks at a time, then it ...

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amana dryer not advancing on auto Amana ale643rbw electric dryer does not advance timer on auto setting. Seems to work on time setting. I can't find a sensor if that is the problem. Thanks Make sure ...

...timer doesnt work, this is operated on 120volts,so if you lost the leg on this circuit this would be your symptoms for why the eryer operates in this manner, also if the motor turns then you know you ...

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...timer is on the right. What is this part? Is it possible that this part needs to be replaced? If not, what else could cause the symptoms I'm seeing (dial not advancing)? Thanks. That looks like a ...

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...timer operates I tempted to assume the motor runs off the same leg. I'm thinking that it can't be the thermal fuse since I was able to get it started once. I called a repair place and explained the ...

...timer was changed out with no change, Sure could use a little help. Paul make sure you are getting a full 220v at the outlet. these symptoms are sometimes caused by one side of a dual circuit breaker ...

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