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Whirlpool Dryer Detent Wheel W10012460 – Superseded by 280230

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$11.99
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DRYER CONTROL KNOB FEELS LOOSE OR DOES NOT PROVIDE NORMAL DETENT RESISTANCE

Whirlpool Dryer Knob spring W10012820, Fixes Dryer control knob feels loose or does not provide normal detent resistance

Whirlpool dryer knob spring, supplied as a service-only component used with the encoder-wheel kit; parts diagrams describe it as a set of two springs.

Part W10012820Whirlpool

✅ This part (W10012460) has been superseded. Current manufacturer replacement: 280230.

Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.

Is This the Right Part?

Part NumberW10012820
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeKnob spring

✅ Cross Reference Information

Current Part Number280230
Verified Previous OEM NumbersW10012460, W10012450, W10012820, W10012810

Common Symptoms

  • Loose-feeling or poorly retained encoder-wheel knob
  • Missing or damaged spring tension in the control knob assembly

Check Before Replacing

  • With power disconnected, inspect the control knob and encoder-wheel area for a missing, broken, or displaced spring.
  • Compare the knob’s detent resistance with the normal operation of the same control before replacing the component.
  • Confirm the dryer’s parts diagram identifies W10012820 as part of the encoder-wheel kit for the exact model.

Pro Tip

Whirlpool diagrams commonly specify W10012820 for service only with the complete encoder-wheel kit; verify whether the kit is available before ordering the individual spring.

Part Details

Part NumberW10012820
Part TypeKnob spring
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionProvides spring/detent tension for the dryer’s encoder-wheel control assembly.
✅ Supersession Note: 280230 supersedes W10012460 and is the current documented manufacturer replacement.

Installation Notes

  • Disconnect electrical power before servicing the console or control assembly.
  • The part is documented as service-only with the encoder-wheel kit; follow the exact model’s service-parts diagram.

Verified Compatible Models

Fitment reminder: Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.

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W10012460, W10012450, W10012810

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