Dryer Timer Motor Keeps Going Out

[Golddoor]

Model Number

WED4815EW0

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

1-5 years

Got a Whirloool dryer model WED4815EW0 that a customer called to have me come look at his dryer due to the dryer continually running. I replaced the timer motor with a used one i had from another dryer and fixed the issue temporarily. Dryer would then advancing and stop at end of cycle. Timer would shut off at end of cycle so assumed it was fixed. Customer called 20 min after i left and said he heard a loud pop and smells burning and noticed the house 220 dryer breaker tripped. They hadn't touched it since i left according to my customer. It also wasn't running since i turned it off when i left from the repair. When i went back i pulled off the timer again and this time i noticed the plug to the motor was black (burnt). Cleaned it up, plugged back in and dryer runs and heats perfectly except timer isn't advancing again. What may have caused it to throw the breaker and stop advancing the dryer timer again? I'm baffled.

 

[Dan O.]

I replaced the timer motor with a used one i had from another dryer... Cleaned it up, plugged back in and dryer runs and heats perfectly except timer isn't advancing again.

The timer motor on the original timer looks to be 240 volts. Did you replace it with another 240 volt motor or just a more common 120 volt one? That might account for the timer dead again?


Dan O.

 

[Golddoor]

Must of been a 120 then. I'll have to re look. It came off the same model type Whirlpool unit. And plug wires were both the same color on both dryers. White blue stripe and a black.

The timer motor on the original timer looks to be 240 volts. Did you replace it with another 240 volt motor or just a more common 120 volt one? That might account for the timer dead again?


Dan O.

 

[Golddoor]

The model of the dryer i took the timer from was WED5000DW2 . That a 120v?

 

[Dan O.]

The model of the dryer i took the timer from was WED5000DW2 . That a 120v?

By the image of the part it certainly appears to be.

WED5000DW2 Dryer Timer WPW10185992

It came off the same model type Whirlpool unit.

That does not appear to be the case, WED4815EW0 vs WED5000DW2.


You need to be very careful when substituting parts. As the technician you could be liable for damages or injuries.

JFYI

Dan O.

 

[paulhl]

If you are doing this for a living why are putting used parts into your customers appliance.

 

[bigbuck]

Yeah that is a 240 volt timer as seen in the wiring diagram:

 

[Golddoor]

By the image of the part it certainly appears to be.

WED5000DW2 Dryer Timer WPW10185992
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That does not appear to be the case, WED4815EW0 vs WED5000DW2.


You need to be very careful when substituting parts. As the technician you could be liable for damages or injuries.

JFYI

Dan O.

Got it. Thank you!

 

[Golddoor]

If you are doing this for a living why are putting used parts into your customers appliance.

Im an appliance reseller. The costumer purchased the unit used from me. I informed them of the fact i was using a used part.

 

[Golddoor]

Yeah that is a 240 volt timer as seen in the wiring diagram:

Okay thanks. Wasn't aware they have 120 and 240 timers. Why have different volt timers in nearly identical machines?

 

[paulhl]

Sorry, your initial post gave me the impression you went out on a repair call.

 

[Dan O.]

Why have different volt timers in nearly identical machines?

As near as i can tell the 240 volt timer is a simpler way of achieving an 'auto' cycle. Other systems needed an added resister, a different cycling thermostat or a sensor or thermister in combination with an electronic control.

Other brands use a similar setup too so be careful when substituting components.


Dan O.

 

[Golddoor]

Sorry, your initial post gave me the impression you went out on a repair call.

No sold the washer dryer set to them and they called and said it wasn't shutting off when they tried drying load of clothes.

As near as i can tell the 240 volt timer is a simpler way of achieving an 'auto' cycle. Other systems needed an added resister, a different cycling thermostat or a sensor or thermister in combination with an electronic control.

Other brands use a similar setup too

Thank you for the info!