The Agitator is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire washing machines. This component is responsible for moving clothes during the wash cycle, ensuring that water and detergent are evenly distributed for effective cleaning. The agitator's motion helps to loosen dirt and stains from fabrics. The agitator measures approximately 17" tall
Causes of a bad agitator can include wear and tear over time, damage from washing heavy or unbalanced loads, or issues with the agitator’s internal mechanisms that reduce its efficiency.
Symptoms of a bad Agitator include:
- Clothes not getting properly cleaned
- The washing machine making unusual noises during the wash cycle
- The agitator not moving or moving erratically
- Visible damage or cracks on the agitator
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broken fins on agitator Annetta H. • Crane , MO • September 23, 2014
This was a fairly easy fix. The only problem I had was that the cover over the retaining nut was difficult to pull off. I changed to a larger pair of pliers and put a little more muscle to it and it popped right out. There was a little corrosion on the shaft that needed to scraped off for the new agitator to slide on easily but after that was gone the new part slid on and with some downward pressure it seated in.
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