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43 of 47 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerSteve from Naperville IL
Top of agitator didn't agitate. It was slipping.
Pried off the agitator cap. Removed the bolt. Removed the agitator. In the process of separating the agitator from the base, a plastic tab broke off which concerned me. BUT, in the directions with the part it explains that the 2 tabs are for factory assembly and to break both of them off. Broke off the second tab and reassembled. My 18 year old Kenmore is back in action.
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20 of 23 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerGlenn from Merrick NY
Top part of agitator was not locking in and turning
Remove top "cap" on agitator to expose the bolt that holds the agitator to the drum shaft. Undo the bolt and pull out the agitator. Disassemble, toss the old parts and install the new parts in reverse order. Repair took less than 5 minutes and we can now do full loads of laundry again!
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15 of 17 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerDennis from Avon NY
Top half of the agitator was not turning.
I just took the cap of the agitator off and the 3/8" nut was right there. I took it off with a socket, removed the top agitator, slid the assembled kit in , replaced the agitator and cap...that was it !!. These parts priced thrrough Sears were $77.00 plus S&H. Your price for the entire kit- less than $12.00 !! If you don't think that you can do this yourself, have your 7 year old child do it. Took me about 5 minutes. Great price and fast shipping. Thanks
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10 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerJames from Crownsville MD
Top section of the agitator would not work properly
Removed the top cap, unbolted the agitator, lifted off the top section, removed old "dogs" and replaced new "dogs", reinstalled agitator and tested.
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9 of 13 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerEric from Jacksonville FL
Washer did not agitate
popped thecap off removed the bolt, pulled agitator off replaced cogs(dogs) then put back together. works like new.whole time took about 10-15 min. saved my self 150.00 by not hireing repair man.
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5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsPliers
CustomerStephen from Cornwall NY
Darn thing hadn't "agitated" for about 10 years!
After removing the bolt (7/16" head), and using a pair of pliers to remove the 3-4 in deep "cup", it was immediately obvious how to assemble the new cup and pawls (ratchets).
Orienting the black "bearing" was not so obvious, but on closer inspection of the illustration, it became clear. The four "ears" of the bearing go closest to the pawls. The little tabs that are co-planar to the ears fit into the four grooves of the new cup.
And here's the trick (besides making REALLY, REALLY SURE how the pawls orient)--Soak the black bearing piece in hot water to soften it up, and let it slide over the cup better. If you don't, you risk breaking it. If you do, it slides over and "clicjs" into place, with the ears resting right against the bottom lip of the cup, capturing the pawls.
Installation back into the washer is obvious.
The thing works like a charm! It hasn't worked this well for a decade!
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6 of 9 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerAndrew from Dayton OH
Teeth on the cogs and agitator were worn out
Very simple, pop the top open, unscrewed the bolt, and pulled the old agitator out. The new one went in just as easy.
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5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerDebra from Orange CA
Top half of agitator wasn't moving
First, I wrestled off the top cap of the agitator. Then, I unscrewed the bolt and took out the cam. I noticed that the agitator dogs were worn smooth. I replaced them, put it all back together and VOILA! I bought the whole agitator kit, not knowing what I was going to find, because I wasn't a Magtag repair woman. It ended up that the cam that came in the kit was too big for my washer anyway. Luckily, all I needed was 4 plastic dogs. The price of the whole kit was so inexpensive anyway, it was no big deal. Especially because, I was looking to buy a new washer or a big repair bill. This website is great! Thank you.
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4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerFernando from Houston TX
I noticed that in the spin cycle the machine did not sound like it was suppose to. So I took the time and watched it go thru the steps and saw that it was not spinning.
Went on line and ordered the piece I need. I got my socket set out, held the center piece in place then with the socket unscrewed the bolt. Popped the plastic washer off put the agitator clips in, put the plastic washer on and bolted it back together and was done. Easy as 1, 2, and 3.
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3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsPliers, Socket set
CustomerThomas from Addison NY
Tub off center. Upper agitator not driven.
Pop off the softener dispenser. Pull the cover/ seal out of the upper agitator. With 7/16" socket and extesion bar, remove bolt and pull upper agitator straight up and off. dump out old assembly and replace with new assembly. Set back in place and replace bolt. Repair kit comes with good instructions and new rubber O ring for bolt cover/ seal. (thanks).
The suspension spring takes more effort but not hard. with washer laying on face I used a piece of 2x4 to pick up the tub in the direction of the broken spring. Put the new spring through the wire hook loop and snake it through the slot in the frame and you can see how it locks in place. With the 2x4, push the tub toward the new spring until you can hook it through the slot on the tub frame. Done. Parts cost less than an estimate from a service call and I finished the job in 30 minutes, which includes unplugging the power cord, turning off the water and taking off the hoses so I could lay the washer down. Saved the website in my favorites for the same great prices and fast shipping next time.
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3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerMark from Pembroke MA
Top agitator worn out
Ordered parts 3pm thursday, came in 10 am friday.
removed 1 7/16 bolt, installed new drive and agitatir, re-installed bolt and was done. about 10 minutes. took longer to find the socket than to fix the machine. thanks for the fast shipping of the right part the first time.
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3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerDouglas from Lancaster CA
With full load, clothes were not agitating correctly - very little action or movement of the upper agitator section.
Took off softener dispenser, pried off top of agitator, removed bolt from top of agitator.
Then pulled out the agitator assembly for easier access.
Used screwdriver to brake small plastic keepers holding secondary agitator ratchet clutch to the secondary agitator.
Assembled and inserted new ratchet mechanism in the top of the agitator, making sure 4 small square pegs protruding from the end of the new assembly fully entered into mating holes on the secondary agitator.
Placed the agitator back on the agitator post and installed and secured bolt. Replaced cap and installed softener dispenser.
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4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerTodd from hampstead NC
Did not agitate, spun freely.
Used screw driver to pop top off to access the bolt on spinning unit.Used socket wrench and took bolt off of bottom of spinniner. Replace agitater with new parts and reassembled. Now it works like new.
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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerEdward from Grand Blanc MI
Upper agitator not working
undo one bolt and change agitator kit
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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsSocket set
Customermary from hallandale FL
My machine wasn't agitating... which was agitating me!
IT WAS REALLY EASY. I POPPED OFF THE AGITATION CONE COVER, USED A SOCKET SET TO REMOVE THE BOLT WHICH HOLDS IT ALL TOGETHER. I REMOVED THE BROKEN PART, ASSEMBLED THE NEW ONE, USING THE OLD ONE AS A EXAMPLE. I INSTALLED THE NEW ONE... AND I HAVE CLEAN CLOTHES AGAIN. SO MUCH BETTER TO FIX THE OLD MACHINE THEN BUY A NEW ONE...
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