Sometimes one breaker will trip leaving 120 volts to run the motor but not have 240 volts to heat with. The sensor timer does not work either, stays still. Pin On Tassels Whirlpool dryer not working, but timer is. Whirlpool dryer timer not working . No problems until last week, dryer would not turn on. Clothes are hot and temperature seems constant. Timer contacts bu/bk may be welded together. You can avoid many problems with regular maintenance and cleaning. In some models, you will be able to remove it for testing at this stage, in other models, you will also need to remove the rear panel behind the control console. You are testing for continuity and should have a reading. My whirlpool gas dryer is having a problem where it won't stop drying without manually shutting it off our opening the dryer door. The clothes dry and the vent is clean etc. Not sure what to do. To solve the timer issue, set it on and try to push on the starter button. Before begi...