Customer Questions and Answers for Washplate (Impeller) by Whirlpool

This replacement washplate sits at the bottom of the tub and uses low-profile fins to move laundry and water for effective cleaning. Replace it if the original is cracked, stripped, or no longer gripping the drive hub.

• Creates the wash action by circulating water and rolling clothes through the tub
• Transfers motor torque via the center splines to agitate fabrics
• Common symptoms: clothes not moving, poor cleaning, wobbly/loose washplate, or ratcheting/grinding during wash
• Visual clues: cracks, broken fins, or rounded/stripped splines

• Disconnect power and turn off water supply before servicing
• Remove the center cap/dispenser, then remove the center bolt and lift off the old washplate
• Clean the hub splines; seat the new washplate fully, reinstall and tighten the center bolt, and replace the cap
• Run a short cycle to ensure proper wash action and quiet operation