Whirlpool agitator spins freely

Washer Repair
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I just noticed that the clothes mover portion of the agitator is no longer turning during the wash cycle. The bottom agitator is moving properly. I can spin the clothes mover freely in either direction by hand. The washing machine is otherwise working properly.

Is this likely to be the dogs or the spline ? How would I tell ? Will the dogs kit take care of the problem, or do I need to replace the clothes mover ?

Thanks

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[quote=DJS;248832]I just noticed that the clothes mover portion of the agitator is no longer turning during the wash cycle. The bottom agitator is moving properly. I can spin the clothes mover freely in either direction by hand. The washing machine is otherwise working properly.

Is this likely to be the dogs or the spline ? How would I tell ? Will the dogs kit take care of the problem, or do I need to replace the clothes mover ?

Thanks[/quote]

Take a look at this diagram. Agitator, basket and tub replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL LA7800XTW0 | AppliancePartsPros.com

I usually replace parts 19 and 22, but a kit like no. 18 part no. AP3138838
works pretty good. It all depends on how much wear you find when you disassemble it.

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Thank you for your help. One more question: with a 20 year old machine, is there a likelihood that I will also need to replace the agitator bolt washer when I reassemble it, or does the washer typically remain usable when it is that old?

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Unless the bolt is very rusty, it should be fine. Good luck.

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Great info on this issue. Exact same problem here. Could one of you post a little help taking this thing apart? I got the softener basket out easily, but I’m having trouble getting the rest apart. Afraid I’ll break the plastic.

Thanks in advance.

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Found another post dealing with this. Guess step on it and pull seemed too simple at the time. :slight_smile: