Washer Repair

joanneg · #1 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 07:13 AM

The grease seems to be coming from the agitator - at the top (where the fabric softener cup would go - i don't use this, so don't keep it on). ANy ideas how to fix this? Can i fix myself or is it better to call someone...?

THANKS

Drags1998 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 12:47 PM

Its most likely not GREASE, I would suspect undesolved soap, Fill the washer with HOT water, add 1 cup of calgon water softner and 1 cup of clear household amonia, (no clothing) let it go through a COMPLETE CYCLE, Repeat again, this will take care of your problem!!! The reason I say its not oil or grease is because oil can not run 15" UP-HILL, The transmission is way in the bottom of the machine, and its the ONLY part with oil or grease in it!!! Good Luck!!!

hollrm · #3 (**permalink**) 02-24-2012, 09:42 AM

Since oil is lighter than water, wouldn't any leaking oil product float to the top and deposit on the clothes and agitator top? Anyway, I am currently trying your suggestion with CLR and ammonia since I couldn't find Calgon. After that I'll try several washloads and watch for stains.

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The grease seems to be coming from the agitator - at the top (where the fabric softener cup would go