The Thrust Washer is an OEM part for Whirlpool washers and dryers, reduces friction between moving parts within the appliance. This small component is placed between rotating surfaces to ensure smooth operation and to extend the lifespan of those parts. The thrust washer can wear down or become damaged due to the constant pressure and movement.
Causes for replacement may include normal wear and tear, overloading the appliance, which puts extra stress on mechanical components, or a lack of regular maintenance.
Symptoms of a bad Thrust Washer include:
- Increased noise during operation
- The appliance vibrating more than usual
- A decrease in performance efficiency
This genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Will not agitate
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Pumps but will not spin
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Will not tumble
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Noisy
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The issue was a 10+year old Maytag washer wouldn't spin nor would the agitator move but the motor would run. Wessley R. • Trinity , AL • July 28, 2020
Upon removal of the lower inspection panel on the front of the machine, my 20 year old son thought the motor was bad by the smell. But he did discover what turned out to be the belt tensioner pulley laying inside the machine. After he pronounced it dead, without a thought to the idler pulley, I looked at the machine and determined the lack of movement was due to the idler pulley having "fallen" off the shaft by looking at the illustrated parts break down provided on this website.
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