Customer Questions and Answers for Lower Agitator by Whirlpool

The Lower Agitator is an OEM part designed for Whirlpool top-loading washing machines. It sits at the bottom of the wash tub and plays a key agitation role during cycles. This is the bottom part of the agitator assembly. For complete agitator use 285565

Symptoms of a problematic lower agitator include:

• Ineffective or poor cleaning even on light soil loads 
• Excessive vibrations or shaking of the washer tub
• Noticeable wobbling of the agitator during operation
• Visible wear, damage or cracks in the plastic components

Causes can be general wear over time, an incident that damaged the agitator, or immobilization due to foreign object obstructions.

This Whirlpool OEM replacement part is also compatible with Kenmore, Maytag, Amana and other brands as well.