Customer Questions and Answers for Agitator by Whirlpool

The Agitator is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool top-loading washing machines. Situated vertically at the center of the wash basket, this post facilitates rotation and cyclonic movement of clothes during cycles.

Causes of an impaired agitator include cracking at mounting points allowing excessive wobble or detachment from the central drive shaft over multiple years of use. Mineral buildup can also scale components making smooth operation difficult.

Symptoms involve:

• Uneven wetting and inadequate oscillations leave clothes soiled
• Excessive vibrations and noise from an off-center agitator
• Inability to properly distribute detergent throughout the load

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air, and some Kenmore models.