The Agitator Cap is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It fits on top of the agitator and helps secure the agitator components, ensuring proper functioning during the wash cycle. This cap is essential for maintaining the agitator's efficiency and preventing water from entering the agitator assembly.
Causes of a bad agitator cap can include wear and tear from regular use, cracking or damage from impacts, or degradation due to exposure to detergents and water over time.
Symptoms of a bad agitator cap include:
- The cap being loose or not fitting properly
- Water leaking into the agitator assembly
- Excessive noise during the wash cycle
- Reduced agitation performance
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broken upper section of our Whirlpool agitator also known as a filter David I. • Heathsville , VA • September 04, 2019
Simply lift up the old filter and cap and discard it. The new assembly simply pushes down and on to the agitator base. It stays in place by clicking over a raised perimeter rib on the base. This is the easiest repair (short of screwing in a light bulb) that one could do. The hardest part was to identify which parts I needed to purchase. The parts associate at Appliance Pros was terrific in tracking down what was needed.
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