How to Put a Timer on an Estate Dryer

Estate dryers are manufactured by Whirlpool and share many of the same components as Whirlpool appliances. Estate dryers have a timer, located inside the control panel on the top of the dryer, that allows you to choose the dry cycle for your load of laundry. If the timer breaks or malfunctions, the dryer will not function properly, if at all. If the timer requires replacement, you must remove the timer and then install a new one.

Things You'll Need

• String
• Putty knife
• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Unplug the dryer from the wall outlet.

2. Remove the timer knob from the old timer by pulling it straight off of the timer post. If necessary, insert a piece of string or wire behind the knob to pry it off.

3. Insert a putty knife below the front left and front right sides of the control panel to release the spring clips securing the control panel to the top of the dryer's cabinet. Lift the control panel and rotate it up 180 degrees. The control panel has hinges and is designed to rotate.

4. Remove the mounting screws securing the old timer from the control panel and then remove the old timer.

5. Pull the wires off of the old timer and connect them to the terminals on the new timer.

6. Align the new timer with the underside of the control panel. Insert the timer post through the hole on the control panel and secure the timer in place using the mounting screws that were removed from the old timer.

7. Rotate the control panel back down to its normal position. Secure the control panel by inserting the screws into the bottom of the control panel, on the front or rear left and right sides, depending on model.

8. Push the timer knob onto the timer post.

References

• Repair Clinic: Circuit Board or Timer

Resources

• Estate Appliances