Genuine OEM WPW10185972 Dryer Timer
The Genuine OEM Whirlpool WPW10185972 is the dryer timer, the electromechanical control that advances through your dryer's preset cycles. Its internal contacts open and close the circuits that control heat and the drum motor, so the dryer runs for the right amount of time at the right setting. When the timer fails, the dryer may not start, may not advance through the cycle, or may over-dry or under-dry your clothes.
This is the original Whirlpool part, also sold under the older number W10185972. It is listed for Whirlpool-built electric dryers sold as Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Admiral, Roper, Inglis, and Crosley. Check the part number before ordering, because a similar timer, WPW10185971, is listed for different models.
Quick Answer
The Genuine OEM WPW10185972 Dryer Timer fixes a Whirlpool-built electric dryer that won't start, won't advance through its cycle, or over-dries or under-dries because the timer has failed. It is also listed as W10185972. Classic symptom: the dial turns but the dryer doesn't run or doesn't engage all the cycle selections.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
Dryer won't start or won't turn on
Dryer doesn't engage all cycle selections
Dryer over-dries or under-dries clothes
Timer dial doesn't advance through the cycle
Heat or motor runs at the wrong time in the cycle
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This dryer timer directly replaces the following part numbers:
WPW10185972, W10185972, 1481701, WPW10185972VP, 418-617-20-B5, AP6016537, AWP49431, EAP11749827, PD00002683, PS11749827
W10185972 is the older Whirlpool number. No other cross-reference numbers were confirmed. The similar timer WPW10185971 is a different part and is not listed as interchangeable. Confirm against your dryer's parts diagram, or contact our support team, if your model calls out a different number.
Compatibility
This timer is listed for Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Admiral, Roper, Inglis, and Crosley electric dryers, including these examples:
Whirlpool 4KWED4750BQ1, Maytag 4KMEDC100BQ1, Amana 4KNED4400BQ1, Amana NED5100TQ1
Admiral AED4475TQ1, YAED4475TQ1, Crosley CEDX631VQ1
Inglis IED4400VQ1, YIED4400VQ1, Roper RED4400VQ1, RED4440VQ1, YRED4340SQ2
Note: The models above are a sample from one retailer, not a full list. A similar timer, WPW10185971, is listed for different dryer models (such as Admiral AGD4475TQ1 and Amana NGD5100TQ1), so check which number your model calls out. Confirm your model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team to verify fit before ordering.
Key Features
Genuine OEM Whirlpool dryer timer
Advances through preset cycles and switches heat and motor circuits
Also listed under the older number W10185972
Resolves no-start, cycle-advance, and over- or under-drying problems
Fits Whirlpool-built electric dryers sold under many brand names
Product Specifications
Part Number
WPW10185972
OEM Part Number
WPW10185972
Part Type
Dryer Timer
Condition
Genuine OEM
Application
Whirlpool-Built Electric Dryers
Installation Notes
⚠️ Unplug Power Before Installing Unplug the dryer or switch off its circuit breaker before beginning, and wear work gloves. Remove the control panel as shown in your model's service guide to reach the timer. Before disconnecting anything, photograph the wire connections or note the position of each wire, since the timer has many terminals. Move the wires one at a time to the new timer, mount it, replace the knob, and restore power. Test each cycle selection before closing the dryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer won't start. Is this the part I need?
A failed timer is a common cause, especially if the dial turns but the dryer doesn't run or doesn't engage every cycle selection. The door switch, start switch, and thermal fuse can cause the same symptom, so check those first.
Is WPW10185972 the same as W10185972?
Yes. W10185972 is the older Whirlpool number for the same timer, and this part covers both numbers.
Can I use WPW10185971 instead?
No, don't assume so. WPW10185971 is a separate timer listed for different models. Use the number your model calls out, or contact our support team to confirm before ordering.
Will this fit my dryer?
It is listed for many Whirlpool-built electric dryers, but the model list above is only a sample. Check your model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team and we'll verify it before you order.
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