Do you own a Whirlpool washing machine that has a timer problem? Does your washer stall out in the middle of a wash or rinse cycle? When the final rinse cycle is completed, and as you remove your wash from the bin to place in the dryer, does everything seem to be more damp than usual?
Have you ever had the washer stall out in the middle of a wash cycle with everything swimming in deep dark dank water leaving you helplessly wondering what to do next?
The problem with your washer could be caused by the failure of one or more different reasons. More than likely the timer motor has failed and should be replaced. The part is relatively inexpensive and easy to remove and replace.
Think of the control panel and the timer as the brains of your washing machine. Electrical impulses are sent to various parts of your washing machine that tell it to wash, rinse, or spin. When any of these cycles are interrupted, something is wrong, and many times the timer motor is the reason.
The following information is specific to Whirlpool washing machines, but consumers who own other brands such as Maytag, Jenn-Air, or KitchenAid will find this article useful as well.
The timer won’t advance or it stalls at different points during the wash or spin cycle. Eventually, you turn the washing machine off either by advancing the timer knob or unplugging the machine from its power source.
Tools and Parts Needed for this Repair
Stop! Before beginning any work on any electrical appliance, remember to unplug it from its power source.
The timer knob is designed to tightly fit the shaft it is attached to. You can use a piece of cardboard and a flat head screwdriver to pry the timer off. Just work your way around the circumference of the knob until you can pull it away from its shaft. Remove the timer knob.
Depending on whether the control panel on your washing machine is equipped with end-caps, there are two ways to remove the control panel.
In either case, rotate the control panel up so you have access to the timer which is secured to the panel frame. Remove the two screws that hold the timer to the frame. Remove the wire harnesses that are connected to the old timer and fasten them to the new timer.
Reattach the timer with the two Philips screws to the panel frame. Rotate the control panel back in place and secure. Either snap the tabs back in place or replace the screws and end-caps. Reinstall the timer knob and plug the washer back in its power source.
Finally, throw a small load of laundry into the washer tub and do a test run to see if you’ve completed this repair.
If for some reason, after you have replaced the timer, you have diagnosed incorrectly, and the timer is still not advancing, take a look at the following troubleshooters.
Here are some more reasons which might stop your washer’s timer from advancing. Once again, ensure the machine is unplugged before attempting any of the following tests.
For smart washers or washers that utilize electronic display, follow this link to a list of some of the more common fault codes you may encounter.
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