This Agitator Auger is the upper half of a dual-action washer agitator. It works with the agitator cam and dogs to create the screw-like motion that pulls clothes downward; replace if the top agitator slips, cracks, or stops turning.
- Forms the upper agitator that produces the ratcheting, spiral action for proper wash turnover
- Common symptoms include the upper agitator not moving, free-spinning or slipping under load, and visible cracks or stripped splines/fins
- Restores correct clothing movement and agitation performance when the upper section no longer drives
What's included: 1 agitator auger Install notes:
- Disconnect power and water before servicing
- Remove the fabric softener dispenser and inner cap, then unbolt and lift off the agitator to access the auger
- Transfer internal components (cam and agitator dogs) if reusing; inspect for wear during reassembly
- Align splines, seat the auger fully, tighten fasteners securely, and test the agitation function
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Top agitator would not spin Daniel C. • Woodbine , MD • January 14, 2017
I have a 25 year old Kenmore washer that works well and didn't want to get a new washer as they don't make them like they used to. Upon removing the top cap of the agitator and doing an inspection, the agitator dogs were completely broken into pieces. Due to age we decided to replace the lower and upper agitator along with the agitator auger dogs repair kit. All new parts and works fine. On inspection of old parts, we probably could have gotten away with just a $5 repair for the plastic...
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