Description
🧾 Description
Restore full-cycle control in your dryer with the WP8299778 Timer Assembly, a genuine OEM replacement part manufactured to meet Whirlpool’s original equipment standards. This timer governs the sequence of operations—heating, tumbling, cooling—and ensures your dryer completes its cycle smoothly and correctly. PartSelect+2applianceparts.homedepot.ca+2
If your dryer is stuck mid-cycle, doesn’t advance, won’t shut off, or won’t initiate the drum or heating element properly, the timer may be failing. Replacing it with the WP8299778 restores timing precision and improves performance, safety and reliability. ⚠️ Note: Always disconnect the dryer from power before servicing. Verify the model number tag before ordering to ensure compatibility.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
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✅ Authentic OEM part — built to Whirlpool-factory specifications for exact fit and dependable lifetime. PartSelect
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🔄 Restores complete cycle control — ensures your dryer’s heat, tumble, and cooldown phases run sequentially and correctly.
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💡 Solves timing/control issues — corrects dryers that won’t start, skip parts of the cycle, run too long or never shut off.
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🔧 Direct-fit installation — designed to replace the original timer using existing mounting and wiring harness, saving labor and complexity.
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🧺 Improves dryer efficiency & longevity — optimizes operation, reduces stress on drum motor, heating element and control board.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
Replace this timer if you notice:
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Dryer won’t start or the drum won't tumble, even though power is present.
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Dryer runs but doesn’t heat, or tumbles with no heat while settings appear correct.
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Dryer cycles continuously and never shuts off.
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Timer knob doesn’t advance or skips settings.
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Dryer stuck in one mode (e.g., “Cool” only) and will not switch to another phase. PartSelect+2applianceparts.homedepot.ca+2
🔧 Compatible Model List
Fits many dryer models from the Whirlpool, Estate, Maytag, Kenmore, Inglis families. PartSelect+1
Some common compatible models include (but are not limited to):
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Estate: EED4400SQ0, EED4400WQ1 Alliance Laundry Parts+1
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Whirlpool: LEB6000KQ1, LEN1000PQ0, LER4634JQ1 PartsNet+1
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Kenmore: 110.67402600, 110.68402700 PartSelect
(Always verify your exact model number found on the dryer’s tag before ordering.)
🔁 Cross Reference
Replaces and/or is compatible with the following part numbers:
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8299778, WP8299778 PartSelect+1
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AP6012586, PS11745796, AH394431, EA394431, 909729 PartsNet+1
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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Confirm the model number label (usually inside the door frame or on the rear panel) before ordering.
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The timer is typically mounted behind the front control panel, connected to the main wiring harness and activated via the timer knob. PartSelect
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If the timer failure is due to wear or component heat stress, consider inspecting door switch, thermal fuse, high-limit thermostat as part of the repair. PartSelect
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Poor venting or lint blockage may cause excessive heat stress to the timer — keep the vent system clean to prolong component life.