{"product_id":"280230-dryer-encoder-wheel-kit","title":"Whirlpool Dryer Detent Wheel W10012460 – Superseded by 280230","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* XPART_SALES_FORMAT_V3 *\/.xp{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55}.xp *{box-sizing:border-box}.xp .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45)),url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat;padding:34px 28px;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}.xp .label{display:inline-block;background:#d71920;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px}.xp .hero h2{color:#fff!important;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 12px}.xp .hero p{color:#fff}.xp .specs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.xp .specs span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px}.xp h2{font-size:23px;margin:28px 0 12px}.xp .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(185px,1fr));gap:12px}.xp .card{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff}.xp .card strong{display:block;color:#d71920;margin-bottom:4px}.xp .box,.xp .note{background:#f7f7f7;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:8px}.xp .box{border-left:4px solid #d71920}.xp .trust{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:18px 0}.xp .trust strong{color:#1a7a3c}.xp ul{padding-left:22px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eDRYER CONTROL KNOB FEELS LOOSE OR DOES NOT PROVIDE NORMAL DETENT RESISTANCE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhirlpool Dryer Knob spring W10012820, Fixes Dryer control knob feels loose or does not provide normal detent resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhirlpool 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart W10012820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- XPART_SUPERSESSION_BANNER_START --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"supersession-banner\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eThis part (W10012460) has been superseded.\u003c\/strong\u003e Current manufacturer replacement: 280230.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_SUPERSESSION_BANNER_END --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed to Fit — or your money back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfirm your full appliance model number before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW10012820\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDryer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eKnob spring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_CROSS_REFERENCE_START --\u003e\u003ch2\u003e✅ Cross Reference Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e280230\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Previous OEM Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003eW10012460, W10012450, W10012820, W10012810\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_CROSS_REFERENCE_END --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose-feeling or poorly retained encoder-wheel knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing or damaged spring tension in the control knob assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Before Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith power disconnected, inspect the control knob and encoder-wheel area for a missing, broken, or displaced spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the knob’s detent resistance with the normal operation of the same control before replacing the component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the dryer’s parts diagram identifies W10012820 as part of the encoder-wheel kit for the exact model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003eWhirlpool diagrams commonly specify W10012820 for service only with the complete encoder-wheel kit; verify whether the kit is available before ordering the individual spring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW10012820\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eKnob spring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDryer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003eProvides spring\/detent tension for the dryer’s encoder-wheel control assembly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_SUPERSESSION_NOTE_START --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"supersession-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Supersession Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280230 supersedes W10012460 and is the current documented manufacturer replacement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_SUPERSESSION_NOTE_END --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect electrical power before servicing the console or control assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe part is documented as service-only with the encoder-wheel kit; follow the exact model’s service-parts diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_START --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerified Compatible Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_END --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"OEM Genuine","offer_id":53436775039265,"sku":"280230","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Certified Pre-Owned","offer_id":53506576580897,"sku":"W10012820","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/xpart-image-placeholder-replacement_2d8bb610-6382-4d7d-840c-5d4657b6ae7f.png?v=1788777696","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/products\/280230-dryer-encoder-wheel-kit","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}