How to Fix Washer Top Agitator Not Working

[@byrdappliancespecialists3356]

You can purchase agitator dogs by searching for part # 80040 from parts suppliers.

[@angelalackey5734]

Byrd Appliance Specialists Would this be the part number for Amana washers also?

[@byrdappliancespecialists3356]

Yes

[@michaelross5674]

Mine is a whirlpool how do I find part number

[@tattedthickummz4532]

MINE IS MAYTAG CENTENNIAL HOW DO I FIND FOR IT

[@tavisdavidson9637]

Would I use the same agitator dogs as for a Roper top load washer? Thx

[@notyourmama6511]

I’m a 57 yr old house wife. I did it on my own. So easy. Love your video

[@ARDreamy]

First video I watched, walked into the appliance parts store in my town and shouted AGITATOR DOGS like I knew what was up. My washer is running so smooth now!!

[@bchloej]

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[@jerrylozano9491]

Imagine coming into the appliance store, Shout agitator dogs and two chihuahuas come out barking,,,😄

[@patwhite8988]

Great video

[@bellaswan1459]

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[@hygienica1246]

You're so lucky to inhabit such a nice town.

[@doughamm5590]

Ty for the video. Helped a lot now to get er done. Used to call my dad for all my fixes to tell me how to fix but he passed 10 yrs ago

[@eddougherty6087]

I was this close (hold thumb and forefinger a micro-millimeter apart) from calling my trusted appliance salesman and asking 'what do you have in the way of a new washer?' Now, $7.98 later, and guided by this superb walk-through, the washer feels fully restored. Applauding the helping instinct here. Exactly as advertised.

[@theecollectivepodcast]

Where can you get the parts from

[@zeearcher1360]

THANK YOU!!! I'm a senior gal that was all ready to purchase a new set, but thanks to your tutorial, I picked up them dogs and my old Kenmore washer is back ! Also replaced the belt on the dryer drum this morning and that Kenmore dryer has a new life as well. Today is a very good day!

[@BrunchwithLexii]

That’s awesome

[@michaelf8976]

The washer fell off inside the tub at 3:38 seconds when you pulled the lower agitator off and turned upside down, you can hear it fall and make a noise in the video, You put everything back together it would of been good to let people be aware of this when you noticed it didn't work properly . Other then that great video and it will help out a lot of people. GREAT JOB

[@fj-n-tx1859]

Tim, THANKS for the complete step by step video. Was a super easy and inexpensive DIY 5-10 minute fix (after you obtain 4 new nylon agitator dogs). All 4 dogs in my Maytag Clothes Washer had their nylon dogs were not actually broken off or crumbed into pieces, but simply the dogs had become just chipped & worn down on the outside edges from years of use and would no longer catch the agitator's top section. Easy fix just follow the step by step video and unbolt 1 bolt, lift off the top agitator section and gear assembly from the bottom section, pop out the black retainer ring & 4 old nylon dogs and replace with the 4 new ones, then slip back on the retaining ring, slide the gear assembly that holds the 4 dogs and re-bolt back the top agitator section piece to the bottom section and I am now back in business! Thanks again for the easy to follow video. Hint: If you are really worried that you can't do it or won't know how your model looked like when you take it part, then for piece of mind simply take a few pics with your cellphone along the way, you can always delete the pics afterwards. Skill Level Required: Basic

[@leighboschen3399]

Hi there… I had a really nice vintage Maytag washer given to me n I was all excited.. guy said it worked n my friend came over to run it thru a cycle … it filled, it drained and it spun .. but it wouldn’t agitate… did your washer spin too? Thank you for your reply … I hate getting rid of this machine.. very clean n doesn’t even look used much … it’s a very heavy washer n is small somewhat but was excited because older washers go forever … repair guys want about 90$ just to come out and then labor and parts r separate so I’m looking at 250-300$ .. on social security so that makes it hard .. I’m mechanically inclined n if it was just these dogs such as in this video that’d be fun actually to attempt doing this .. just wondered if your washer spun even tho it didn’t agitate .. saw somewhere else that it could also be the timer

[@jenstafford7692]

Thank you! This took me a 10 minute trip to the store and less than 10 to fix. This is a highly recommended do it yourself repair.

[@googlesucks3623]

The Agitator Dogs are no longer sold in stores near where I live in Texas. Had to get them from Jeff Bezos, as if the guy needs more money. Lowe’s also has them for order online. And EBay. The entire kit for the agitator top and washers is also online.

[@AC2237]

IN MY MAYTAG BRAVOS, I FOUND THE ACTUAL METAL SHAFT GEAR WAS WORN, AND i DIDNT WANT TO BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION. I WAS THINKING WHAT CAN I PUT TO GIVE THE AGITATOR BETTER GRIP? (bECASUE IT WAS LOOSE) . I REPLACED THE AGITATOR LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, THEN I CAM ACROSS THIS GENIUS VIDEO USING ELECTRICAL TAPE AND IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM! THANKS MAN!

[@atlasshrugged7475]

Thank you. I saw that the dogs were gone with only hidden broken pieces left. Appreciate your pulling the entire agitator so I knew what else to check for and your pointing out the nuances. Well done!

[@timzimmerman543]

Thanks for the video. Not fixed mine yet but now I know how. UPDATE: amazon brought me the part today. This a a washer in a home we just purchased so I dont know any history. I should have purchased the complete rebuilt kit and not just the dogs as I found I didnt have the dog retention ring. It was a struggle but I got it back together without the retention ring and it is working fine. Once I get the full rebuilt kit, I will fix correctly. At least my washer is back in service. Thanks again for this video it was a prefect match for my old machine.

[@oliviaq4722]

After watching the video I was able to successfully fix the agitator. You saved me hundreds of dollars!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@charlottebarkley5532]

Thank you! By watching your straight-forward, no-nonsense video, we were able to order the right parts and repair our Whirlpool top-loader washer. You made that so easy! THANK YOU!!

[@Godadoresme1]

Whats the name of the wrench and where can I purchase one from. Glad you were able to fix your machine

[@ie-lemus8908]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! I fixed my agitator for under $10! My washing machine is working wonderfully.

[@googlesucks3623]

Thanks for this helpful video. At 1:43 you show us the bottom agitator with a yellowish hard plastic gasket piece on top that you remove to show and then put back. In the video when pulling the bottom out and turning it over that plastic gasket thing fell out at 3:43. You can hear it clink in the washer basin. Looks like you Installed without it in place. It goes between the bottom and top agitator pieces. You can see the piece at the bottom of the tub

[@EyeOnEgremont]

Great video! Simple instructions well edited and above all I fixed my washer for under 20 bucks. Thank you.

[@patriciaharding]

Thanks for this video. I followed the instructions and was able to replace the worn agitator dogs by myself. Houston, we have agitation!

[@HH-916]

Tim, TY for your great video and I fixed it myself with your guidance!!! $4.54 Total cost...😊

[@neilspringer5530]

After watching several videos yours included I was the Hero in my house by fixing my agitator. Trust me with a wife and a full house of kids we use our washer a lot. You guys saved me an $85 trip fee plus parts, the cost would have been about $145 instead I spent $5 on eBay for the dogs and already had the tools.

[@094340]

Thanks bro...ordered from Sears...$2.34....no shipping fee. Took me all of 2 minutes to complete repair.

[@gold5actual48]

Yes sir!!! Worked like I knew what I was doing!! No b.s. straight up business right here. Very much appreciated brother 👍💯

[@Shanedillon317]

Just fixed my washing machine in a matter of 10 mins thanks to your video...THX MAN!

[@robertalozano1384]

so if my washer agitates, but sometimes it won't spin(I hv to adjust clothes or play with spinner) is this what I need to replace? please help

[@somethinburnin]

Awesome!! Thank You! Got my parts ordered be glad to fix this problem, and, My lid safety went bad again. Smack lid it runs. Should just bypass that. 2009 Admiral. Been a great machine.

[@leam8219]

I fixed my Admiral washing machine after watching your video three times! You saved me so much money! Thank You!

[@rlwalke901]

Ordered the agitator dogs from Amazon. Very easy fix thanks to your video!!!

[@creationsbyjsheri]

This video was a money saver. My son didn’t check his pocket last thoroughly, so a pair of earbuds got wrapped around the agitator. I got everything loose (with quite a bit of elbow grease) and pulled the earbuds out. Thanks again!

[@jesussantos2666]

Thank you, Sir. You saved me from buying a new washer machine for now at least. Woemen keeps pushing hard for a new set! 😪

[@smestel]

You are AWESOME!!!! I was able to fix my Whirlpool washer because of this video.....thank you so much!

[@ritchrobinson8483]

😃Thanks for a very clear step by step video. I was able to fix my Whirlpool washer. The agitator dogs cost under $6.

[@twenty4941]

Thanks for a helpful video. Just used it and another video on the topic to fix my old Whirlpool. My dogs were worn out and crumbling to pieces.

[@mamadontteach4202]

Isn't it something how a little 25-cent part (×4) can affect a fairly big situation? My washer is 20 years old. Replaced these 10 years ago and getting ready to do it again. But hey, I can't complain about 2 bucks in 20 years! I'd forgotten what they were called and I appreciate that you posted this video so I can tackle it again. Can't let the laundry pile up with all these crazies in my house. Thanks so much!

[@EdPawley]

Thanks for posting. You just saved me a chunk of change and time.

[@diannebartkus9893]

Same Here!

[@jimhughes8857]

Are these new pieces? How much were they?

[@EdPawley]

@@jimhughes8857 new for just several dollars. Amazon

[@chasedadolla2479]

I just ordered the Ultra Durable 80040 Washer Agitator Dog Replacement Kit from Amazon coming in today perfect timing thanks for the video

[@donalddluckerii3147]

Sure would be great if there was a demonstration of what the washer sounds like when it's turned on. Is it grinding? Or does the washer sound normal but won't agitate?

[@yourfuturestepfather3171]

It will sound normal. It's only 4 small plastic pieces that wear out. So there's actually the lack of contact rather extra contact that would cause the "grinding" sound.

[@gwernette5971]

Thank you so much for this instructional video. The agitator has stopped spinning on this old Kenmore. Following your demonstration, I could see that one of those little plastic pieces was not in place. Disassembling it, I cleaned up all the parts, found the missing plastic, put it all back together, and Wow does it ever turn now!. I purchased this washer Used, and it had never turned that vigorously before. Thank you very much.

[@DessaPatton]

Simple fix. Easy to find parts. Perfect. Thanks for saving me a ton of money!

[@AWESOMELawsonDIY]

Thank you for uploading this video. I like how you jump straight into how to fix the problem. You saved me sometime and I learned something new. Keep up the great work.

[@classicgmr]

Thank you for this. :) Just FYI - 2 year old video still helping people!

[@johnhollenbeck]

Success! Thank you for clear instructions. It all went smoothly, and I’m ready to wash all my clothes over again.

[@maximodavid2010]

Thank you so much! I was able to fix my washing machine for a few dollars! Great video and easy to follow

[@larachan9503]

Thank you so much! I was able to repair my own washer and have it up and running again in half an hour.

[@chiefedup]

Thanks for a great video. I feel very confident that this is the issue with my washer. I feel confident that I can do the repair myself. Also really good video perspective and narration.

[@DivinePurposeIntl]

@Debbie: Please do not demean us as women who can learn how and understand enough to do a simple repair like this. Thanks Byrd for this educational video, I just got a repair price to fix this same issue on our Kitchenaid older washer of $152.00. YOU BET I CAN LEARN AND DO THIS MYSELF! Asking questions always makes learning easier too! I prefer not to support someone else when I struggle to support myself! Thank you again. God Bless you for sharing your wisdom!

[@plaintalk3804]

RIDICULOUS WASTE OF TIME & ENERGY! Your not qualified to do it

[@kimkas7]

@@plaintalk3804 you’re *, dipshit.

[@Darkeklaw]

It took me longer to watch this video than it did to make the repair. Good job

[@tompastian3447]

thanks Byrd appliances. I would have liked a closer camera shot of the dogs and the parts you were working on, but I'll give it a shot. Someone already took the agitator completely off, but did not fix the problem.

[@brandonb1847]

Thank you so much for posting this! Fixed in 10 minutes!

[@albertocamacho7638]

Thanks for the video it has made a huge difference in my washer just by changing them out.

[@biff314]

If you can apply ingenuous solutions, I used a small thin face file and reshaped new pairs of teeth on each of the four cams for my machine. This has bought me an additional 10 months of use where in the meantime, I purchased a new set of cams to replace the reworked ones currently in use once they fail. My Whirlpool is 24 years old.

[@PhilAveryatTheBeach]

Great video demo, and nice details. I did the repair in 10 minutes, and some of that time was spent finding one of my tools. The washer works like new now. Thanks!

[@rickeykeeton4770]

At 6:51 you removed the plastic cover for the that covers the agitator screw. I have broken a few getting them out. What do you do when they are stuck in the top part of the agitator and gummed up softener? Spray with spray nozzle, let soak, soak with detergent/vinegar? I just broke one side of one with a pair of channel locks. I then sprayed with a water hose spray nozzle. Got most of the gunk off the walls of the agitator too. Letting it soak a little while now. Thinking about using detergent or vinegar and letting it soak.

[@johnamandaferry4212]

At 3:37, you removed the bottom of the agitator. The teeth look good, but i feel like they are going past the teeth. This free spins. Thoughts?

[@301Geo]

Thank you for the video! Fixed my kenmore washer for $6 😊

[@ochenpryatna]

I did this repair on my 10 year old Roper washer yesterday. Thanks!

[@patcola7335]

That's why I like the single action agitators better. I have an Estate 24" DD like this .These were some of the best top loaders ever produced.

[@lindamarieoconnordrake1006]

Kind Sir, Thank you for the video!! Mines fixed now 😁thanks to you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PamelaKerr_muraydog]

It worked! I didn't even need parts. Thank you for the video!!

[@jamierhea169]

Thank you sir!

[@dfautomaton]

Thanks! This helped me fix my ancient Kenmore. Here's to another 35 years

[@samuelhart9620]

There’s a piece that falls off in this video. It was there before you took the agitator off. I noticed because I was making sure where it went when mine fell off.

[@Raul-wt5jx]

OMG you just saved my mom 500 bucks! Thanks dude

[@mokaglory4235]

Removing the 7/16 bolt is so hard on my Amana washer. The washer is only five years old . The bolt is very tight and is very hard to remove. I used lube several times, but the bolt won't budge. How do I remove it ? Any advice? Thanks

[@traceykoehler7529]

JUst watching this and I have the same problem. Did you figure yours out? No way to hold it in place while cranking on the wrench to get it loose.

[@NorthernChev]

By the four-minute point I was crackin' up so hard from all the different pieces that kept falling into the tub every time you moved something. I can relate.

[@paigettie]

Thank you much! a couple of bucks for the new dawgs and I didn't even need the extension for the wratchet, I have a screwdriver model and small-ish hands (whew!). took about 15 minutes (would have been less but I had to keep reviewing the video because it's been a month since I last watched it, lol.).

[@michellezunnurain3555]

Thank you for posting this tutorial. It worked like a charm.

[@barackblows1942]

I replaced the agitator dogs on my 14-year old Whirlpool in 15-minutes. All four were broken. This is an easy fix. The only hard part was removing the 7/16 bolt which was in really tight. The dogs cost $2.88 but shipping and taxes added another $10.00.

[@kensleylewis]

did your process fix any squeaks?

[@chrisfalx3251]

Should I order the DD dollar spindle? Should I order the $15 clutch thingy from the bottom or do I get done white rotor looking thing or should I just drop 400 bucks on everything and potentially still not fix it😢

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

Mine has spun freely for years. I normally have to run my stuff through 2 cycles to get them clean. That looked easy.

[@mkdsk101]

Question. My top load washing machine won't go through it's full cycle unless I put a weight on the top of it to keep the lid pushed down a bit more to engage that little button. How can I fix that?

[@bbrasky]

Thanks. I had a guy replace my belt(s) and it still didn't work (although no burning rubber smell, they did need change). Was kinda upset, but this looks easy - will give it a shot. I'm not mad at him, but he shoulda waited longer and ran it thru the cycles though.

[@z4u68]

Been nice to see how you took the cap off, my is snug tight and I dont want to. force it the wrong way.

[@jJaqStone]

There is a little notch on the side where you insert the tip of a flat head screwdriver and pry it up. It comes off quite easily.

[@melluvpete0812]

This video was great but I made a mistake based on the instructions that came with the replacement part. It told me to remove the two little plastic pieces that are intended to hold the part in place and now the agitator wobbles a little bit. Not sure if that will damage anything else

[@ferminnadal4102]

Thanks!!! Fixed my washer right up with this video

[@Alcantars]

Man, you are the best 👍🏼

[@zdflores]

I have a GE but The plastic part under the fabric soften is nearly impossible to take off mine. There’s no grip on itself. I ended up trying to make dents in the plastic to make grooves to be able to grip but still nothing. My agitator works find as it spins on the bottom. Just not the spindle. I tried to take off the whole agitator but it won’t budge at all and it’s one of those GE washers where the bin moves side to side and up and down.

[@allenchristopher7290]

Will those dogs stop the was machine from spinning also? My dogs are broke. But dont spin. The connector are not broken for the direct drive. The clutch looks good.

[@t.g9554]

Thanks Tim this is exactly what my washer is doing.

[@tracyblocker4732]

H see

[@joeprete7424]

+Byrd Appliance Specialists ...You dropped a Washer, into the Washer at 3:45 of the video when you turned the agitator upside down. It was laying at the bottom when you reassembled it.

[@commonsenseprojects]

I changed the dawgs. It works properly except when I wash a load. They slip. Any suggestions?

[@NanNan-hy1hv]

That screw popped out the first time I did it. Would that have let water go in there and down to the floor under machine??

[@SunShine-cb5sf]

This was so helpful. This is exactly what was wrong with my washer. Thank you for posting

[@inezgrandbabieentertainmen8918]

Thanks so much you help me fix my sister’s washer

[@anxietykraftskrisi9404]

So my washer just stopped working today , it won't agitate but it will spin and rinse, I'm going to try what you just did here and see if that's the problem

[@ThomasRameetse-xc7rw]

Thanks very much for teaching washing machine for today

[@kmanyip7646]

My Maytag produces a grinding sound during wash. But when I take everything out, the noise goes away. Is it more common for the agitator's spline to wear out than the transmission shaft's spline?

[@earthstewardude]

So you pulled out the bigger part and mentioned possibly worn splines... so is it easy to fix that? Whole new big agitator needed?

[@donaldvanover7449]

Watched video, ordered part, fixed washer, THANKS! !!!!

[@pabruat]

Tim, thank you for this video--I am getting ready to do this fix, but: If I push down on the top agitator, it will start "turning," but it only goes back and forth (like from 12:00 to 3:00 then back to 12:00) and I am pretty sure it used to go back and forth within a larger rotation pattern (like 12:00 to 3:00, then back to 1:00, then from 1:00 to 4:00 and back to 2:00, etc.) Do these symptoms confirm the diagnosis of worn dogs, or do they indicate something else? It is a Kenmore 70 Series, Model 110. Thanks so much!

[@byrdappliancespecialists3356]

Transmission or agitator spline, possibly... but try the dogs, they're cheap, and I wouldn't be sure without seeing the problem.

[@pabruat]

@@byrdappliancespecialists3356 Thanks, Tim, good idea to just try the dogs first, but I'll take a look at that spline while I am in there. Can I pick your brain on another issue with this machine? It has a very intermittent issue with draining on the final spin cycle. When the timer dial shows the whole cycle is finished, most times everything is fine (so I haven't worried about it). But once in a while when the cycle is finished the tub is full of water and once in a while there is a little water left in the bottom of the tub ( a couple of inches). Usually just turning the knob back a few degrees to the final part of the final spin will solve the problem; it will do a normal final spin and drain. I've seen a lot of suggestions about drain problems but none that dealt with it being so intermittent. Any suggestions on the best place to start with this?

[@byrdappliancespecialists3356]

It's hard to clog the drain on these. If they clog, something gets stuck in the drain impeller and it jams the whole machine, so you would know. You could have a worn out clutch. The basket won't spin well and leaves the clothes wet. Then they will drop, leaving a little water in the bottom. That, or the motor is dying, but the clutch is more likely.

[@byrdappliancespecialists3356]

If the tub is full of water, then your lid switch may be failing. If the lid switch fails, it will not enter the final spin.

[@jimmyfro77]

Nice video! How important is that funky cap in the agitator? Mine is missing that cap. Is it important for sealing off moisture? Should I buy a replacement?

[@byrdappliancespecialists3356]

Probably should replace it. Water can get down through the spindle and mess things up.

[@jimmyfro77]

@@byrdappliancespecialists3356 thanks!

[@landseavideoescapes4502]

Replacing my dogs this morning and have a question.....under the lower half of the agitator, in the drum, there are four holes which only three of mine have a rubber plug in them. What are they for?

[@anneuselman4061]

worked like a charm! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@mrmickel4341]

Ok question.. mine spins with no problem but won't agitate.. the top part works fine. Teeth are all good and everything... HELP! Ty

[@addisonday1]

I can’t get step two done😢 I took the cap off but I can’t get the next piece with out with the pliers

[@pl434]

My Roper (I bought it new in 2007) was moved, now it won't work. It only makes a humming sound, like a garbage disposal jammed. Is there a reset button on this older Roper? I need this fixed and don't have repairman funds. Please help, thanks in advance.

[@k_erisan14]

What if I need the bolt and the thin plastic ring piece that goes before the agitator , where would get those for this machine?

[@jaygates3479]

My bolt washer was split in two , do I need that specific washer or can I pick one up at hardware store.

[@mikewhocheeseharry2459]

Will this cause a washer to not agitate but yet still drain and spin and such?

[@starchyarchie6060]

Is it suppose to lock when you try to spin both directions or just one?

[@ph7715]

Byrd Appliance Specialists I noticed that black retainer gasket thing is missing from mine should I be alarmed do you think if I install those little tabs that they will get damaged or fall out somehow

[@MrJazz-yp9wg]

You're super awesome. It's exactly my problem and you just solved it. Thank you so much.