The Agitator is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is the central component in the washing machine drum, responsible for moving the water and clothes around to ensure thorough cleaning. The agitator’s movement helps to release dirt and distribute detergent evenly throughout the load.
Causes of a bad Agitator include the wear and tear of daily use, the breakdown of its internal components like the gears or the agitator dogs, or overload of the machine that can stress the agitator.
Symptoms of a failing Agitator are:
- Ineffective cleaning of clothes
- Unusual noises during the wash cycle
- The agitator moving loosely or not at all
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The top parto of the agitator was floting to the top of the washwer Natalie M. • Jamica Plain , MA • January 16, 2015
I replaced the entire agitator (my appliance agitator could only be replaced in one part not the upper part only). It was super easy but one thing....the video on the website was not helpful because my maytag washer is older and does NOT have a screw down inside the agitator but has one 1/4 inch hex nut on the side down by the base. Good for me though because all I had to do was unscrew the nut, put the new agitator on, tighten the new nut and DONE!!
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