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WP8578909Replaces 1 older number

Whirlpool WP8578909 Dryer Timer - Genuine OEM

Whirlpool WP8578909 Dryer Timer - Genuine OEM

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Also known by these numbers

If your old part carries any of these, this is the one you want.

  • 8578909

Whirlpool WP8578909 is a timer for dryer appliances. New, genuine Whirlpool OEM — ordered from the brand's own distributor, not an aftermarket copy.

Read the number off your old part

Look for the number stamped or printed on the part itself. If it says WP8578909, or the older number listed under Compatible parts below, this is the replacement. Every one of them is discontinued and every one leads here.

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  • One year warranty, backed by FIXIT PARTS — if it fails in the first year we replace it.
  • 30 day returns — unused and uninstalled, in the original box.
  • Ships the same business day on orders placed before 12:00 PM Pacific.

Part numbers on this page

Manufacturer numbers: 8578909.

Models this part fits

11 models

Fits: 3PACH21DD0, MGD5570TQ0, MGD5570TQ1, MGD5591TQ0, MGD5640TQ0, MGD5640TQ1, RGD4440SQ0, WGD5530SQ0, WGD5540SQ0, WGD5540ST0, WGD5560SQ0.

Also fits these brands

  • Roper
  • Whirlpool
  • Maytag
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Model cross reference

This part WP8578909 works with all 11 models listed, all of them dryers.

Need help finding your model number?
Model number ManufacturerAppliance type
3PACH21DD0 WhirlpoolDryer
MGD5570TQ0 WhirlpoolDryer
MGD5570TQ1 WhirlpoolDryer
MGD5591TQ0 MaytagDryer
MGD5640TQ0 MaytagDryer
MGD5640TQ1 WhirlpoolDryer
RGD4440SQ0 RoperDryer
WGD5530SQ0 WhirlpoolDryer
WGD5540SQ0 WhirlpoolDryer
WGD5540ST0 WhirlpoolDryer
WGD5560SQ0 WhirlpoolDryer

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