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Customer Questions and Answers for Agitator Cam Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18038979
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8537433

The Agitator Cam Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This kit includes the necessary components to repair the top part of the agitator, which is responsible for moving clothes during the wash cycle to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.

Causes of a bad agitator cam can include wear and tear from frequent use, damage due to overloading the washing machine, or the breakdown of plastic components over time. 

Symptoms of a bad agitator cam kit include:

  • Agitator not moving properly or at all
  • Clothes not being cleaned effectively
  • Unusual noises during the wash cycle
  • The upper part of the agitator spinning freely or becoming loose

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Hello Lonnie. They are gears inside the agitator used to drive the top section of the agitator.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, October 29, 2012

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