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Model: GEQ8858HQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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lynndicken		#1 Posted : Thursday, August 19, 2010 5:13:23 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/19/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		The timer usually has to be turned off in a very particular manner or it keeps "ticking" when it reaches 'off'. The clothes will dry, the Timed Dry works best, the Accu-Dry is not reliable. To start the timer, it also has to be turned in a particular direction for it to start -the dial seems to spin in some areas as if it is not engaging. Do I need to purchase a new timer? Thanks.


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Saturday, August 21, 2010 5:42:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		This machine has a timer and a circuit board, and given the age of the machine and the cost of the parts I think you should consider a new machine. A basic dryer will do a great job for you, not cost much more than parts for your old machine and have a warranty and all those good things.


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ThatGuy		#3 Posted : Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:30:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,395 Location: near the middle of nowhere Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)		Originally Posted by: lynndicken The timer usually has to be turned off in a very particular manner or it keeps "ticking" when it reaches 'off'. The clothes will dry, the Timed Dry works best, the Accu-Dry is not reliable. To start the timer, it also has to be turned in a particular direction for it to start -the dial seems to spin in some areas as if it is not engaging. Do I need to purchase a new timer? Thanks. It sounds like the timer is bad. Here's the Part number: AP2947073 I guess it depends on what kind of shape the rest of the dryer is in and how much you want to spend on a repair. Ultimately its up to you whether to repair or replace.


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