Is your Whirlpool dryer not heating? It might be the dryer timer. The ERP Replacement Dryer Timer is located in the control console of the dryer. It consists of a small motor connected to a series of gears that rotate cams, which turn electric contacts off and on inside the timer. The timer contacts control the dryer motor as well as the heat circuit and the timer motor itself. It is designed to be a replacement for Whirlpool part number W10185982..