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Customer Questions and Answers for Agitator by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12080805
Manufacturer Part Number: 22001821

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.

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Lynne for Model Number lat3600aae

The agitator in my washer is floating up, and I am looking for the locking screw. When I look up the parts online (https://www.maytag.com/digitalassets/MLPDF/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%20LAT3600AAE.pdf) I see the agitator as part one, but it has several different pieces. The bottom one is still attached and agitates, but the top most part is floating off. I think the screw you mentioned in your response to my last question is to lock the bottom part to the machine. Is there supposed to be a plastic clip inside the bottom part of the agitator to keep the uppermost part attached? It seems to just sit there, so I know something must be missing.

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Hello Lynne. The locking screw 22001819 locks the agitator to the shaft so it does not float off. If the screw is missing, you will need to order and replace it.

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Rodney for Model Number LAV3600AWW

Hello, I have read the questions related to the agitator. I am having a similar problem. My agitator is rising up in the tub. After looking over the suggestions, I checked my unit. It seems that my problem is a bit different. I found the hex nut on side of the agitator and it seems to be in tact. When I lift the agitator, it comes out in one piece. The difference is it is not only the agitator, but the rod that goes down into the transmission itself. All of this lifts out in a single piece. What are my options? Thanks in advance.

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Hello Rodney. Based on the information you provided, the transmission 6-2097750 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Jim for Model Number maytag lat1916aae agitator

Similar problem as everyone else with my agitator not working. I removed the hex screw and pulled off the agitator. without realizing that the agitator once had grove and spines I thought that the set screw needed to be set into the metal drive shaft. I drilled a hole into the side of the shaft so that the hex screw would hold the agitator in place and keep it from coming off. now the agitator does not agitate! lol Now what can I do to save the beast? Can i still install a new agitator, but what should I do with the hole that I bored into the shaft. Macgyver

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Jim, You could repalce the agitator shaft WP6-2168983 It's no that hard a task, just messy, if you're not careful. If your serial number starts with the number 22 or higher,it'e even easier, takes about 5 or 10 minutes either way. As long as you didn't damage the splines or set screw you may be able to get by with the original agotator 22001821. Good Luck and Thanks

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Steve, You're on track. Yes the agitator does have internal splines on the bottom, that match and interlace with the splines of the metal agitator shaft, You shouldn't need another bolt, but once you have the agitator out, and check the splines , if they are rounded off or stripped flat, you will need a new agitator. Thanks and Good Luck

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Mike, if the auger keeps coming off the base the entire assembly will need to be replace 22001821. You can resuse the set screw 22001819 on your current agitator. Thanks!

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Hello Tracy. Remove the agitator 22001821 and make sure the splines inside it are good. Also check and make sure the belts on the washer are good. Lean the washer back and support it so it does not fall. Check and make sure the belts 12112425 are not burnt or cracked on the unit. Hope this helps.

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Hello Francie. Sorry, but the model number you provided, does not use dogs. You will need to order the agitator assembly 22001821. The manufacture does not sell the inside of the agitator. Hope this helps.

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Mike S. for Model Number Maytag - LAT9457AAM

On the above washing machine the agitator seems to work intermittently. There is also an occasional smell of what I think is burning rubber. When the agitator is not working, the motor seems to be running fine. The machine will spin out fine and is pumping out all the water fine. Though the motor gets hot (probably normal), it seems to be running fine. Also about ten days ago the agitator shaft came loose so that I was able to pull the agitator completely out of the machine. I reseated the agitator and seems to be holding fine now. I suspect that the motor to transmission belt may be stretched and in need of replacement. Thank you for your help.

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Hi Mike. The agitator is part # 22001821. The belt kit is part # 12112425. If you push hard down on the agitator top while in agitation and it makes a grinding noise, the transmission may be bad. Thank You.

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