Dryer Timer Control WPW10185981

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 118 models · Reference price: $163.15

WPW10185981 is a Whirlpool replacement part (dryer timer control) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 118 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the dryer not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WPW10185981 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 241709804 — Refrigerator Ice Maker
• 279311 — Igniter Kit
• 279834 — M Series New Style Coil Kit
• 3206256 — Freezer Door Gasket
• 4434ER0003C — Washer Rear Tub Support
• 45882 — Socket Wrench
• 580943410 — Lawn Mower Grass Bag
• 591006123 — Kenmore Vacuum Hose Assembly
• WP3392519 — Dryer Thermal Fuse
• WP691366 — Dryer Idler Pulley Assembly
• WP694089 — Dryer Blower wheel
• WPW10117655 — Push-to-Start Switch

Replacement video

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Other parts for model 7MDKG1501WQ0

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

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• Dryer Screw WP3395530

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $163.15. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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