Whirlpool Dryer Timer: Cost & When It’s Not Worth It
$140–360 total (shop) · $12–70 DIY part
Part prices $12–70 on eBay (checked 2026-11-04) · shop total from published rates ($70–130 service call, $50–125/hr) · estimates, not quotes
It depends on the part and the dryer’s age. The timer body is mid-priced and the swap is straightforward, but an 8-year-old dryer makes the repair compete with a replacement unit; a loose timer dial alone can be the entire fix.
⚠️Unplug first. The timer sits beside 240V paths; photograph the harness order before lifting it, because a skipped wire can leave the motor dead.
Your model number decides which part you need.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
Triage, most likely first
| Cause | DIY | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Timer overruns or skips programs | 2/5 · 30–60 min | $12–70 DIY · $140–360 shop |
| Heating runs only on select cycles (contact wear) | 2/5 · 30–60 min | $12–70 DIY · $140–360 shop |
| Timer dial loose or bent | 2/5 | the dial or knob alone can be the whole fix |
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Parts
Whirlpool dryer timer W10846428 · W10576635 (verify against your model plate).