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

[@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.

[@anthonyrogers6429]

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

[@saviourrisen]

Yeah, that was top notch ingenuity. Worked amazing lol

[@alekseim5548]

Works easy? How many wash plates you removed that way?

[@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.

[@c.nation4187]

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

[@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.

[@GAP3able]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@stayvigilant904]

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

[@brianmattingly9468]

Shoe string worked like a charm. Much appreciated!

[@juancardec3849]

Couldn’t pull hard enough in shoe lace because my hand hurt but held my hammer horizontal so all the pressure wasn’t on my hands had pulled up hard spring right out. Watch out for your face lol. Good luck y’all. This video was a blessing

[@joelgarcia8800]

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

[@danilojr.penalosa2506]

sept 15, 2024,4:15 pm after i watch your video i use your method and it's really works i also used 6 liter's of hot water let it soak for 30 minutes then pulled it by shoelace dammn it works thank you.

[@wuebbben]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@gkzn123]

The way we do it is , 2 vise grips and 2 Allen wrenches insert the bent end of the Allen wrench into one of the holes directly apart from each other and clamp the vise grip to the straight end of the wrench and pull up. works every time,, I do like your shoelace method also

[@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!

[@004kmart]

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

[@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

[@Abeautylynn]

Thank you for the help!! It worked out perfectly for us to clean it! ❤

[@chrisgomez3535]

Shoelace method worked perfectly! Lifesaver!

[@rmab163]

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

[@endurahstill]

I watched like 10 different videos on this but this one actually worked! You just have to out the shoe lace across the circle and leave the ends then just jimmy the ends until the shoe lace goes in the middle. For the blue just use s 10 size tbit with a drill.

[@tm18piiich]

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

[@maxime2716]

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

[@jasonrenard798]

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

[@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.

[@paovang1548]

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

[@AbbyS933]

How did you remove the bolt ??

[@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

[@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.

[@ronkipple164]

Excellent. Worked like a charm.

[@kc70]

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

[@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

[@JesusChristson]

Worked for me but at this point im just curious how this all works the screw is the hardest part needed that shoestring trick

[@Yakmock45]

Great video! Why wasn’t yours agitating?

[@brenl422]

What tool did you use to remove the bolt? I tried everything in my tool box and nothing works.

[@nealpeal71]

Having the same issue myself, any luck?

[@brenl422]

@@nealpeal71 lol nope, sorry.

[@PSYCHOBABAYAGA]

Everyone of these vids saying it's easy but cut the vid where they actually get it off😂😂😂😂

[@candicecraighead4888]

Right. Lol mine is a pain. Bolt wont come off.

[@PSYCHOBABAYAGA]

@candicecraighead4888 I got the bolt off but the agitator is froze on after years. Bad design. Those air pumps that they show is what you need. Our washer had a bad tub bearing so we got a new one but I broke it trying to get it off. New agitator is 30 dollars. So if you do break it you can replace it if needed. I was going to cut it off with a dremel and replace it but the washer wasn't worth fixing. Alot of these washers don't last and aren't worth fixing. Complete junk. Been a Appliance tech over 25 years and it's all junk😁

[@unknownvhr]

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

[@melv1027]

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

[@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.

[@emilyblakley6650]

The shoelace did not work HOWEVER it made us think of using a strap so thank you! Fished a skinny strap like the shoestring and then wrapped around a board that we across the top of the washer and used the ratchet to get it to come off.

[@rulo19872010]

Capo!!!.. Tremenda técnica... Muchas gracias :)

[@AbdulShaw-dw1bp]

I want to know which side I have to turn the screw

[@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. 😢😢😢

[@guillerminagonzalez2539]

Trying the technique and it wont budge. Bought the washer used so I really want to clean it. Any other tips? Help.

[@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

[@afosatti]

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

[@mountainguyed67]

Counterclockwise

[@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.

[@jersal873]

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

[@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.

[@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??

[@johncapron4074]

Loctite has to cure for 24 hours.

[@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 👍

[@charlesrobert6211]

Great idea, I was going to try a bar magnet but then realized my wash plate is plastic.

[@teamhelsley]

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

[@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.

[@MercyPerez-y7s]

Nothing works to get the wash plate out. What else can I do?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@KiraJoy4Life]

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

[@marlonm396]

Hi.. I hope you are still monitoring your posting. Two years later i am running into the the washing plate screw is coming lose. Hence, the motor is turning, but not the plate. I guess i will have to remove it to diagnose further, huh? What do you think this could be?

[@johncapron4074]

Use Blue Loctite on the bolt threads. Don't have to do all the threads. Then wait 24 hours. The Loctite has to cure.

[@nchidwick]

Lifesaver!!! Shoelace worked!!!

[@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

[@joshcollins5362]

Worked like a charm.

[@AMEERAPHAZIZ]

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

[@TS-wz6wm]

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

[@thetillmiester2]

OMG! Worked! Thank you!!

[@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.

[@PRR-z4q]

Worked great !!!! Thank you

[@Jrpg1038922]

I currently have 2 300 pound door wedges and 2 shoe strings on mine and it wont move

[@mchaelhughes7453]

Shoelace worked great for me !

[@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.

[@bikingchupei2447]

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

[@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.

[@MarianaLopez-gq6ej]

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

[@lynetrudel1129]

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

[@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.

[@elaprovechado]

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

[@earldonald3140]

What was actually wrong with your washer?

[@gregdavis979]

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

[@ScantPear]

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

[@ScantPear]

0:43 see how the washplate wobbles a lot… that indicates a bad washplate…

[@MrDunnyglenn]

Mine wobbles a lot. I can't get this stupid thing off.

[@Rebelstar25]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@luisavila3635]

Work like a charm! Thanks

[@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.

[@alekseim5548]

As a tech I would say that method gonna work only 1 maybe 2 times out of 10. Usually it’s a hammer, puller and a new washplate.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kenlangham337]

I used weedeater string and worked well

[@TSIZZEL84]

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

[@thehow-tocrew8145]

You're welcome.

[@ulyssesgrijalva7567]

Thank you! Shoe lace helped!

[@brianconway6785]

Genius 🥳 thank you !!