W J Panama City Beach , FL February 26, 2023 Appliance: Maytag Washer MVWC565FW1 Agitator drive failed I had to cut the old agitator out with an oscillating saw in order to access the agitator drive. This is the second Maytag (MVWC 565) I have had to do this to. I first tried removing it by sliding straps under the agitator then then using a jack to pull it loose which did not work either time. One suggestion I have would be to remove debris from tub as you cut in order to prevent it from dropping from the inner tub into the outer tub. Read More... 8 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Socket Set
Katherine S Country Club , MO March 12, 2023 Appliance: Model MAYTAG WASHER Broken agitator. A shirt was stuck under the agitator and we chipped the agitator trying to remove it. It was very difficult to remove the old one. Replaced the agitator. Installing the new one was a breeze. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Anthony V Bakersfield , CA March 30, 2026 Appliance: Model BY: WHIRLPOOL PART NUMBER: W11550891 Agitator splines were stripped Got a new one Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Jennifer S Hampton , VA January 19, 2026 Snapped agitator bolt Drilled out and removed snapped bolt with screw extractor , replaced agitator and bolt. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Socket Set
Andy R Bancroft , MI February 07, 2026 Stripped splines on the agitator Installed a new agitator. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set