Keith February 17, 2022 for Model Number Maytag Performa LAT2300AAE I broke the agitator by pulling the fabric dispenser off. It did not want to come off and instead the top half of the agitator separated from the lower half. It broke some plastic pieces that fell out and now it does not really go back together. I am ordering a new agitator. But since this happened, the washer knocks and shakes on the spin cycle. It did not do this before I broke the agitator. Will the new agitator help solve this? BTW, the agitator sort of works but not like it should.
1 Answer Hello Keith, check that the inner tub is still centered inside the outer tub, if offset even slightly it will cause the unbalance during spin. There is a clamping nut that holds the inner tub to the mounting stem. Read More...
Jeff July 29, 2019 for Model Number RTW4641BQ1 machine keeps walking during spin cycle. removed agitator, but cannot tell if inside is worn down. what needs to be replaced?
1 Answer Hello Jeff, start by checking the washer is level and legs are locked, then check the tub suspension rods, they should allow tub to move smoothly up/down,last check inner tub (clothes basket has not moved off-center inside the outer tub, it may have a loose/worn hub mounting. Read More...
1 Answer Harry, the agitator is in two basic sections. Remove the upper part that turns separate from the bottom section, you should be able to pull it off. The bottom section will have a bolt that holds it to the gearcase shaft, remove the bolt and you should be able to pull the lower section off. Read More...
Mark September 25, 2018 for Model Number LAT9457BAE The shaft pull out with the agitator. should this happen?
1 Answer Mark, it is not supposed to pull out of the gearcase like that, you can however, push it back in and re-attach the c-clip and it will work normal Read More...
Wendy F. June 12, 2016 for Model Number LAT2600AAE I replaced the agitator recently, but the screw on the side does not want to tighten all the way. The agitator is not popping up, but I am worried the screw will loosen over time. Could the new agitator have been stripped?
1 Answer Wendy, The screw on the side of the agitator is probably stripped. It will not tighten down like a regular screw where it is super tight because it is going through plastic and could cause the threading to strip. If the agitator is not lifting then it should be ok. Read More...
Thomas April 16, 2016 for Model Number 11082080100 Agitator moves on the shaft with a little resistance. I removed the agitator. The shaft works fine. The splines look worn or filled with gunk. Am cleaning those. How can I tell if the splines (if that is the right word) inside the plastic agitator are stripped?
1 Answer Thomas, The only way to check the splines inside the agitator would be to look up inside the agitator with a flashlight. If the entire agitator is rotating around the shaft then the agitator will most likely be the issue. Read More...
Anthony D March 26, 2016 for Model Number LAT2300AAE I looked on youtube for instructions on how to replace the dogs when the agitator does not work. However, it does not appear that my agitator requires dogs. I have tried to separate the upper auger from the bottom portion but it does not seem to want to come apart. Do I have a different setup than other washers? Do I need to just replace the entire agitator?
1 Answer Anthony, The units that have agitator dogs would be whirlpool direct drive units and your unit will require the entire agitator to be replaced. You will use agitator part number 22001821. Read More...
Janice December 16, 2015 for Model Number LAT3600AAE What kind of tool is used to remove hex screw on agitator?
Roland March 14, 2015 for Model Number LAT9416AAE My washer spins during start of wash cycle. I replaced the timer, but it did not solve the problem. I noticed that the agitator floats a bit without load and with load. Since the agitator floats, I pulled the agitator out and the agitator shaft came out with it. What would I do to fix it or any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.
1 Answer Hello Roland, This will most likely take a transmission to repair since the initial problem initiates from the lower transmission seal leaking oil into the brake assembly. Since the seal actually wears a groove in the transmission shaft and the new seal doesn't seat properly, the transmission 6-2097750 normally has to be replaced. Internally, the upper shaft is retained in the transmission by the agitator shaft spring WP215581 but the yoke WP6-2066850 is most likely broken. Read More...
Mrup January 12, 2015 for Model Number LAT9416AAE I need to replace my agitator. If I remove my entire agitator (which I did) do I just need to order this part? Does it come with the needed bolt and rubber ring? Does this come with the fabric softener cup?