Removing a washing machine wash plate the easy way. DIY that anyone can do. Maytag Bravos Agitator

Wash plates can be a real challenge to remove, watch this method and do it yourself with tools laying around your house.

[@anthonyrogers6429]

That shoelace trick is one of the best things I've seen on youtube today. Works so easy! Thank you.

[@Scotsman2k]

I only have one hand and the shoestring method was the ONLY way to go short of cutting up the wash plate or calling for a repair. Thank you!

[@jordand6467]

Shoelace method for the win!!! Watched a few different videos and this one was by far the simplest and it worked with ease. Nice job.

[@kalebpate613]

Man I've tried to get this thing off so many times without success. Thank you so much for giving a tip. I've looked before and wasn't able to find a video where the creator didn't stop the recording and start back after they got it off with a "good luck" you rock

[@green44625]

After wrestling with the wash plate for four hours your shoelace idea worked thank you sir.

[@1959Kansas]

My wife heard a strange new sound in our clothes washer, so I decided to fix it! I followed your instructions for removing the wash plate- it took using the shoe string method. I found a dime wedged on there. Simple fix! Thank you!

[@gregdavis979]

Mine was a dime too. After all that work to get that thing off, I only got paid a dirty dime.

[@melissa44caliber]

The repair man couldn’t get this off and I just did using a shoelace!! THANK YOU

[@jacobmonti453]

I used this video for my LG washer and the same principles applied. That shoe string trick was magic! Thank you so much! My washer cap thing had tabs to unclip so it was pretty easy after watching this.

[@ambimbolademeh6470]

Does your's wash well..mine is slow when washing it any tips

[@GAP3able]

I watched a ton of videos until I came across yours. Putty knife and shoe string is the deal. Thanks for the advice!!!

[@evensteven8984]

Thank you so much for this video. It's EXACTLY wjat I needed and it WORKED LIKE A CHARM; no problems, no snags; just unscrewed it, EASILY passed the (flat) shoe lace pulled it up and VOILA! Truly and sicerely (yes, I know it's heavy talk 😂) - thank you!

[@samanthaj.1907]

I used the string method. I used paracord that I use on camping trips....after a few tugs it worked like a charm...THANKS!!!

[@wuebbben]

THANKS!!! Wish I saw this earlier would have saved me an hour.

[@stayvigilant904]

You sir are my hero. Used a ratchet strap for more grip, but worked great!

[@c.nation4187]

I have watched no less than six videos. Followed yours and it easily came off. Great advice. Shoestring worked.

[@c0wcommander]

Thanks so much for this video, had to use two shoelaces but it pried it off. Turns out there were two coins stuck inside that kept the washer from working, making grinding sounds. Works great now!

[@kc70]

Thank you so much for the idea, we used a strap. This made a difficult task easy.

[@brianmattingly9468]

Shoe string worked like a charm. Much appreciated!

[@004kmart]

Just used this technique and it worked perfectly. Thank you for the video!!

[@joelgarcia8800]

Not all heroes wear capes! Raise my glass to you sir!

[@2wheeljunkie]

A piece of harbor freight tie down strap slides in easily. No poking around with a screwdriver, and there is plenty of extra slack left to throw it over your shoulder and use your legs to lift. Easy for me as a stroke survivor.

[@KiraJoy4Life]

Thanks for your help with this! I had no clue what to do

[@richardnuno2322]

Thanks I’m about to get started and props 👍 I saw another video and the guy was having a very hard time 😂 glad I saw this 👍

[@maxime2716]

The shoe lace technique saved me bucket of sweat. Thank you.

[@cookingwithgabe6561]

After I took the screw off of mine, I had no idea what I was doing wrong. There was a piece of cloth under neath the plate and just how u did with the string, I grabbed one of the straps and pulled it up in the same way. I was pulling on it earlier but thought it was latched on something and I didn't want to break it. Your video helped me. Yayyyyy

[@ronkipple164]

Excellent. Worked like a charm.

[@otiliadamian3507]

OMG! Worked! Thank you!!

[@rmab163]

Shoe string worked Thank you so very much We was struggling to figure out how to get it up

[@jasonrenard798]

I used a tie down strap from the truck and it worked a charm :3 thanks!

[@luisavila3635]

Work like a charm! Thanks

[@vqj6724]

Hellla worked !!! I appreciate it !! It’s an easy job to do

[@tm18piiich]

THANK YOU!! I tried degreaser and it did not work but thanks to you it popped off so easy with shoe laces! 😂

[@IndianaDiy]

I have replaced the agitator part 3 years ago, and I have to again now in 2023. I have a whirlpool, same design, and I’m trying to figure out how to keep it from stripping the metal out of the agitator. My wife and I discovered we would have been better off with an actual agitator and not the impeller type, we need that more aggressive agitator for our work and day to day clothes.

[@Hrod442]

It worked! Thank you!

[@brianconway6785]

Genius 🥳 thank you !!

[@jamiew1094]

Thank you so much I was able to get it removed but my string broke so I read a comment to use the straps and wow amazing I was able to get it off without my husband's help...still mine was stuck pretty badly with tons of build up and found the nasty smell 🤪 thank you again

[@manchesterunitedfans5713]

Omg worked very easy 👏

[@ulyssesgrijalva7567]

Thank you! Shoe lace helped!

[@mchaelhughes7453]

Shoelace worked great for me !

[@ramblin_man23]

Awesome bro thanks 👍

[@AbbyS933]

How did you remove the bolt ??

[@user-tu6hi8pq3x]

Thanks , you helped me

[@heroicIntelligence]

Thanks man it worked

[@sjdegaia]

My Maytag seems to have a great design that doesn't allow coins to fall below the wash plate. I noticed a penny fall in the gap at the bottom of the tub and worried that I might have to remove the plate. Then found several more coins stuck in the gap. I got all but one out using a wire but a dime wouldn't come out. Tried a shop vac, and magic. Sucked that coin right out of there. Glad I could get them out but there is no guarantee that none have fallen below in the past.

[@betzandragarcia141]

Thank you 🙏

[@samirmatri2278]

Thanks a lot !

[@joevice4339]

Watched several videos tried the string and bolts finally super insanely easy fix put a towel over the middle for grip and wiggle it straight yp that's all it takes

[@TS-wz6wm]

Is this for when there is a Metalic clunk noise sometimes when there is a heavy load and it trys to agitate

[@jersal873]

Is the metal shaft suppose to be smooth? The piece that the washer plate slides onto?

[@TroyTravels922]

lol the "super easy part ... taking the bolt off has turned into an impossible thing in my case apparently

[@melissabido135]

How did you fix the plate to start agitating again? I think a screw or something is stripped or worn but not sure how to figure out. Researching at the moment hope you can help

[@osmacy]

Lo tengo que hacer. Gracias

[@cbrwn4285]

I have a question; I have the same washing machine but the agitator screw keeps coming loose. We tried using Loctite glue and after a few washes it stills come loose. Any ideas why? I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

[@paovang1548]

Did you fix it? Didn't see any video that show you fix it?

[@magdalenatortolero6295]

Do you think a ring (my wedding ring) can get into it? I lost it but I don’t know if it’s worth it to remove the plate or there isn’t a chance for a ring to slide into it? Thanks

[@user-vt9nn6zn9s]

Yeah I did it tanks man

[@ponce74446]

Got it!

[@earthangel73]

Is this the only area with this particular washer needing an extra deep clean.. I’ve seen washers with that dispenser filter/drain in the back is that necessary with this model? Thx

[@edensgardenshed9622]

I bent two big zip ties and pushed them in one hole and they popped out another. Connect zip tie to itself creating an easy loop to hold onto and pull.

[@manISnoGOD]

hi can the plastic waser inside wash plate be fix or do i replace the wash plate mine is like turning but grinding and i see the plasic waser in is warnout no more treads

[@kenlangham337]

I used weedeater string and worked well

[@victorialw1]

I've done everything imaginable. I've even fished aircraft cable all around it and attached it to a 2X4 with ratchet straps and still no luck. I'm pretty sure the 2X4 would have snapped first.

[@itsnotfunny8257]

my washing machine has a problem where the screw in the middle keeps coming loose after every wash. I tried tightening it up with impact screwdriver and also used some locktite with no luck. Any suggestions??

[@Yakmock45]

Great video! Why wasn’t yours agitating?

[@ScantPear]

Turn the washplate a little bit so the splines that wasn’t touching the shaft where it can slide up in the grooves in the shaft… and then pull it out

[@robertovelarde354]

I saw on another video using an impact driver. Luckily I had one. Good luck

[@mountainguyed67]

I worked a coat hanger under the plate, it still wouldn’t budge. My son was lifting the whole machine up when pulling on it, wouldn’t come apart. We tapped on the center too, no good. I saw another video that they destroyed the wash plate, then used a gear puller on the remaining metal piece that was still rusted to the splined shaft. I’m thinking I’m going to have to do that, I ordered a wash plate already.

[@AMEERAPHAZIZ]

Thank u 😊

[@teamhelsley]

Can someone tell me if I'm supposed to have water in the bottom part of the drum.

[@elaprovechado]

That works but a dryer belt is much stronger and longer / me laundry tech for 25 years 👍🏻

[@kaylarehrig1967]

I can do that, I need to know how to change the metal gear thing that turns the dogs to agitate it. Please help this is the second wash plate I've change each one only lasted 6 months and the dogs are all stripped down n smooth.

[@bikingchupei2447]

you could try to use the last threads of the bolt to lift the plate up

[@TSIZZEL84]

Exactly what I needed to know. Worked perfectly! Thank you

[@thehow-tocrew8145]

You're welcome.

[@MarianaLopez-gq6ej]

Funcionó perfectamente, te amé, lo solucioné en segundos. Muchas gracias!

[@joycenyundu1262]

Hi I am using a Defy twin tub for my laundry and washing plate was stuck not rotating and I removed the screw on the centre and pull out the washing plate .Then I put back the washing plate and put water in the machine now the plate rotate and float on the water ,please help how do I make the plate not to come out or float

[@chains6558]

What do you do when that 7/16 bolt won’t budge when trying to get it out?

[@stephaniechavez3282]

Having the same problem

[@JeremyMcNutt_]

Yes me too

[@RodgerMyers]

Use a cordless impact driver

[@monkeysuncle2816]

I think it might be 11mm

[@ScantPear]

@@monkeysuncle2816 7/16 11 mm same thing

[@NoName-zm1ks]

The bolt is screened on tight! How do you remove it? I have a 3/8 impact wrench with the matching 7/16 impact cup but what winds up happening is that happens is the cup just wobbles around the bolt head!

[@xboogie_sparrowx9301]

My wife had to stand inside for me to manually torque the bolt with my ratchet. Very difficult to get that bolt out.

[@robertmunguia250]

Does the wash plate come off with a metal nut? I took mine off and only plastic came off.

[@thehow-tocrew8145]

Yep, there is a small round plastic cover covering the nut.

[@robmills5181]

Your idea seemed great. I even used a stronger rope but the rope broke on me. I've got the bolt out. Is there anything else that could be holding it down?

[@jfavela]

Same issue.🤬

[@robmills5181]

@@jfavela I still haven't found a solution.

[@tolearninformationanalyzey4266]

We cannot get ours off either, what is holding down this plate? Did you ever remove it and how. I would sincerely appreciate any information that could help us. Thanks

[@brittneyrussell1766]

We tried this last night and the shoestring broke and it wouldn't budge.

[@robmills5181]

@@tolearninformationanalyzey4266 I never managed to remove it. Scratched myself up bad trying to. I have no idea what's holding this thing on.

[@jdj1105]

Does anyone know if I should unplug the washer to do this

[@juanrivas1273]

Not!!!! Don't unplug the machine, actually put it on wash then Try to take out pulling with your hands. LOL. 😢😢😢

[@wrail5205]

The real easy way is take the bolt out , select normal wash , turn it on and go for lunch . The motion of the water in the wash cycle will break the plate free.

[@AMEERAPHAZIZ]

Mine keep coming of .evn if I screw it back .any tips to help pls I’m stuck

[@Rebelstar25]

When I tried this, I pulled so hard the shoelace snapped in half. I still can't get my washplate off

[@afosatti]

Which way do you rotate the screw to remove the plate?

[@mountainguyed67]

Counterclockwise

[@ScantPear]

0:36 the washplate is done… if it wobbles like that, it’s done and it needs to be replaced with a new one

[@hairlabzinc7852]

Hello can someone help I’m having a hard time getting the screw out I just a drill and still didn’t come out

[@DG-wu7ke]

Get some PB Blaster and give it 2 good shots, let stand for 5mins and repeat. The bolt screws into the end of the transmission shaft For the wash plate removal I used 2 cotter key removal tools, AKA hook tools for us autoglass folks, and pushed into the holes on opposite sides and gently pull up while vigorously moving the plate back and forth. Popped right out. I think it worked because the splines were not exactly aligned, as one side was almost smooth, with the splines on the transmission shaft.

[@lynetrudel1129]

Cannot remove the bolt ... is jammed !!!! Any Idea ?

[@monkeysuncle2816]

Center bolt is 11mm

[@Buckshot1217]

Broke three shoe laces… got a ratchet strap and worked that under and 6 HARD jerks later it came out.

[@harveyarmbrust3548]

I used the shoe lace technique and nothing !

[@j.t.8320]

He’s doing it the hard way. ***Take a Hex key (L shaped) stick in the side where you pulled cap cover off and pull up plate. It should slide right up. Let me know if it works.

[@silencedoogood5882]

I used a shoe string in the sides and pulled it

[@robertovelarde354]

My bolt was impossible to remove. You may need a impact driver. Came right off.

[@apretrogaming1041]

Doesn’t even come off with an impact driver sometimes

[@gregdavis979]

​@@apretrogaming1041put the socket wrench near one of the blades and squeeze them together. I also tried using the wrench to spin it clockwise and then go in the other direction quickly, but that didn't work but may have loosened it.

[@earldonald3140]

What was actually wrong with your washer?

[@gregdavis979]

Making squeaking noises during the agitation cycle. A dime was caught underneath the plate.

[@reidandfinn3067]

Why wasn’t it agitating?

[@ScantPear]

2:13 you are actually saying I think it’s the piece you are holding in your hand…

[@teresarodriguez8026]

The shoelace did the trick, to remove that plate but afterwards when screwing it back on the screw snapped in half.... no solution there, time for a new washer.

[@netmaster88]

I just grabbed the two raised lips and pulled and it came up

[@robertovelarde354]

Remove the bolt…ITS Breezy?! WTF. I can’t get the damn bolt off

[@JeremyMcNutt_]

Same here and no videos for that

[@Harrboy]

I bought an impact wrench. Came right off.

[@joshlovescotch]

Im blown away i tried this if i can easily slide a shoe string from one end to the other then wats holding it in place?

[@xkellyxjeanx]

I've tried every trick in the book including this one to get mine off and still nothing. Even tried citric acid and lime away. I've been trying for a good couple of months and this thing is still stuck!!!!

[@stephaniechavez3282]

Same here. And I stripped the head trying. I think I’m going to use a drill bit

[@xkellyxjeanx]

These are such a pain! I was given this set and it was already 10 yrs old and I'm assuming she never cleaned underneath. Omgosh still stuck lol

[@stephaniechavez3282]

@@xkellyxjeanx the bolt or the white tray thing on top? I got mine off

[@barbarac3971]

Nothing we have tried has worked. Tried CLR. Tried prying in different locations. Tried the lifting. I hate these machines