Washer Agitator

This is the second time in 6 or 7 years that I have changed the agitator. I will say that considering the amount that I use the machine I am not surprised. What I will say is that it is easier, quicker, and possibly cheaper to just change the agitator than changing the dogs. Basically, you remove one bolt and pop on the new agitator. ... Read more It is cheaper than calling somebody in to fix the machine.

The trouble shooting guide advised that 44 percent of the time it was the dog ears. That was not it. Then 17 percent of the time it is the motor coupler. Not that either. Spoke to a local repair they advised it would be the transmission. So before replacing that the trouble shooting guide had a higher percent on the agitator. I ordered th ... Read more e agitator followed the video and that did not fix it either. By this time laundry was piling up so I picked up a used transmission locally. Then contacted this site about a return slip, mailed off the agitator and in just a few days my money was returned. Great customer service but the trouble shooting leaves a little to be desired. The used transmission has me back in business, now if it fails I know my symptom and I will order a new one next time around!

I called our local appliance repair who is also an authorized Whirlpool retailer. We were told the only way to get the rusted sheared off bolt out is to cut through the plastic of the old agitator to get enough plastic out of the way to get below the bolt to get it out. I don't have the tools to cut into the agitator, and even if I did ... Read more , would not want to risk more damage to the washer. Washer repair is scheduled in March.

I followed the repair video you have on this. It was very easy to do. thank you.