The Shifter Actuator is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is an electronic component located in the transmission assembly that controls the shifting between wash cycles. The shifter actuator receives signals from the control panel to change the drum rotation speed and direction depending on the selected wash cycle settings.
Symptoms of a bad shifter actuator include:
- The washer fails to change cycles or stay on one speed setting
- Abnormal noises coming from the transmission area
- Delayed or hesitant shifting between cycles
Causes of failure are usually due to normal wear and tear over prolonged use. Not replacing the shifter actuator can result in transmission damage over time.
This OEM replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Note: This part has been redesigned and may appear different from the one you’re replacing. The small hood may have to be removed for proper installation.
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Wtw5000dw1 clothes were still wet, was not spinning eventually started banging and was unbalanced Rich E. • Groton , CT • February 04, 2021
After internet search of symptoms, discovered that the hub that connects the drive shaft to the tub was stripped causing intermittent spinning which in turn caused the knocking and creating the unbalanced condition. Appliance Parts Pros got me the hub within a day and the other part a little longer due to snowstorm, but still timely.
To replace the hub: Remove agitator by popping off plastic cap, undoing the bolt, take agitator of the shaft by tugging at it from side to side, if it seems like...
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