[leothedog]

My Kenmore washer does not seem to agitate properly. It will occasionally go around, but has a vibration to it and does not pull the clothing down. I don't know if something is loose or stripped. I can spin it freely, but don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

If this is something I can fix great, but I need to know what is wrong first and how to do it. If I need to call a repair tech, is it a costly item and would it just be better to buy new as it is about 8 years old.

[Gene]

leothedog
Does your washer spin properly? Does it drain? I need as much information as possible.
Gene.

[leothedog]

Everything esle works just fine.. Spins, takes water, and drains. I do not see any other issues with it at this time..

[Gene]

leothedog

The agitator in your washer consists of two parts: the base and the top part. My question is: the top part of the agitator moves freely in both directions while the base is not moving or the top part moves only clockwise freely?
If it moves freely in both directions then the cam dogs have to be replaced.
You should use the agitator repair kit, part number AP3138838.

On the break down diagram bellow you can see the sequence of the agitator part:


Good luck.
Gene.

[leothedog]

Thanks, sorry for the late response, out of town..