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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Upper Agitator Auger by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM12073416
Manufacturer Part Number: 21001878

The top portion of the washing machine's agitator that creates the washing action by moving clothes through the water. Replace if clothes aren't getting clean, the agitator moves loosely, or the auger is cracked or broken.

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For Whirlpool Washer Upper Agitator Auger (Part Number: OEM12073416)

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Hello Alan. It sounds like the hole is wore out inside the agitator. If you replace it with a new one, it should be ok. Make sure the bolt is still there to connect the new upper to the lower agitator. Hope this helps.

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Hello Teresa! You will need to check the bolt down in the center of the auger has came undone or if the plastic that is around the bolt has stripped. If it has stripped replace the auger only, your part number is 21001878. Thanks.

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Hello Hector! Make sure that the washer is not being overloaded and also make sure that you have the correct water temp coming into the unit. Hot water should be at 120 degrees and cold water should be above 50 degrees. Also make sure you are not using too much detergent for the load selected. Hope this helps!

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Hello Joe! The original auger has been redesigned. We now carry the most updated part from the manufacturer. The part number is 21001878. Thanks!

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Hello Hector. Alot of models have a lint filter built into the upper part of the agitator. Looking through the part list for your model it does not look like your model came with one. Thanks!

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Hello Tommy. You should just need the auger. This is the part that the bolt geos through to attach it to the transmission shaft. Hope this helps.

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