Ed March 12, 2018 for Model Number maytag atlantis washer Towels and shirts keep getting tears and holes. I've found a rough spot on the bottom edge of the agitator. Do I need to replace the whole thing or can it be smoothed out? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Ed, You can normally use something like sandpaper to smooth the rough place out if there is not a major crack or gouge in the agitator. If the agitator needs to be replaced and you would like assistance in finding the correct part number we would need to ask you to please post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can recommend parts that can be guaranteed to work properly on your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. Read More...
Attila February 08, 2018 for Model Number MVWC300BW1 When it spins it is very noisy. It makes a noise like the tub is banging on the inside of the cabinet. Do you think its the agitator or the drum?
1 Answer Hello Attila, This can be caused by a bad suspension rod W10780045 or the loss of the liquid saline solution from the spin basket W10554251. Read More...
Peter January 30, 2018 About the Whirlpool Complete Agitator Assembly Video, I don't see that he used grease. Does that mean I don't need to use grease if I purchase item in the following link: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-complete-agitator-assembly-285565-ap3094459.html
1 Answer Hello Peter. It is best to use agitator grease for the lubrication when replacing the cam and dogs. However, if you buy the assembly, it is ready to install out of the box. Thank you. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Patricia, yes part number 285565 is the complete agitator assembly for your model number. Thanks! Read More...
Pirate February 22, 2017 for Model Number WTW5100VQ0 Hello! So the agitator on my Whirlpool WTW5100VQ0 is moving slowly. The bottom agitator moves back and forth as it should and the upper agitator moves as it should. I just installed a new cam kit on the upper agitator. So now, after the water has filled the tub and begins the washing cycle, the clothes stay stationary, while the agitator is doing it's thing, slowly. It seems like the agitator is not getting enough "power" to push the clothes around. I've tested this three times, once with a small amount of clothes and again with a heavier load of clothes, then finally with no clothes and there is not a lot of splashing action as there once was. I get the same result each time. I checked the drive motor coupler and it was in good condition. The machine will spin and rinse as it should. The slow moving agitator is my only problem. I will say before this the washer was working perfectly prior to this. One day after washing around 5 regular loads of clothes and upon starting my 6th load, I noticed a loud grinding sound - like plastic rubbing against plastic maybe? This occurred while the machine was in the wash cycle. I thought maybe something had gotten caught under the agitator, so I turned the machine off and tried to move through the clothes to try to feel for something amiss. I did find the clothes were violently twisted around the agitator - so very badly that it took about 20 minutes to untangle it all. I then turned the machine to the rinse/spin cycle, so I could get the clothes out and inspect the machine further. After watching some repair videos, I decided to install a new cam kit in the top agitator as the dogs were definitely stripped. However, this did not fix the issue. I am not sure what to do now. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
1 Answer Pirate, This issue sounds as though this will be a stripped agitator that is not allowing the unit to rotate properly. If the agitator checks ok then this would most likely be a motor that the high side winding is not working. Read More...
Fatia August 24, 2016 for Model Number Amana model NTW4650YQ0 My washer fills and drains, but wont agitate or spind the excess water out. Is this piece compatible with my washer or is there another issue?
1 Answer Hello Fatia, The agitator will not cause this issue. This is more likely going to be caused by the gearcase W11454741, the W10721967 splutch assembly, or the drive motor WPW10677715. Read More...
Stevie July 18, 2016 for Model Number Kenmore 22722101 washer My agitator is no longer working properly after someone washer several heavy blankets. What agitator repair kit do I need to fix this problem?
Robin July 05, 2016 for Model Number WTW4850XQ1 Good afternoon, I replaced the dogs, and following that my washer makes a very loud, horrible grinding noise only during agitation (during the sensing mode, wash mode, and rinse mode when it's supposed to be moving). It doesn't appear to be agitating either because my clothes are not clean. It spins and drains perfectly and only has problems when agitating. My thrust spacer is definitely damaged (ripped) and I will order a replacement for that. When I move the agitator while tub is empty, the top part turns freely clockwise, and when turned counterclockwise it moves the whole tub and appears to catch on the dogs MOST of the time. The cam parts look good, however I need to replace the seal on the cap that covers that area, as the cover slips down when I reassemble the agitator. I am not sure if the threads on the bottom agitator are stripped, and I'm not sure if the bolt is holding tightly. The bolt really looks fine, just dirty. The agitator is really dirty and I'm not sure what the threads SHOULD look like. I checked the belt underneath, and the cover to the belt has been damaged by the pulley, almost cutting through it. The belt is on, in good condition, and tight. I took the pulley cover off and the washer still makes the same horrible noise. I didn't want to over tighten the bolt holding the pulley so that may be a problem too. I am trying to figure out where I should start in the steps I've already taken but not been able to determine if the part is actually broken...i.e. agitator stripped?, etc. and what else I need to repair the whole thing. I will be ordering the cover seal, the agitator bolt, and the thrust spacer for sure. Your suggestions and PROFESSIONAL help are most appreciated. Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Robin. You need to order and replace the complete cam kit 285809 on the unit. Read More...
Pamela April 09, 2016 for Model Number WTW5300VW2 My washer is making a loud noise when it agitates. It only moves in one direction, to the left. You can't move it back and forth. My husband changed the dogs on it this morning, but it's still making a really loud noise when it agitates. Thank you
1 Answer Hello Pamela, If the water does not fill so the upper part of the agitator is in the water, it will just rattle around during the wash. If you not done so yet, hold the lid switch in and let the unit agitate to see if the agitator is the part causing the loud noise. Read More...
Anita October 01, 2015 for Model Number LSN3000PW2 The agitator can be moved by hand both ways. Do I need to replace the whole agitator?
1 Answer Hello Anita. You will need to order and replace the cam kit 285809 on your unit. Read More...