Why is my washing machine spinning but not agitating?

If your washer won’t agitate but spins, a broken agitator may be to blame. The agitator is the centerpiece in a top load washer that agitates and moves the clothes through the water during the wash cycle. The output shaft of the transmission is splined to the agitator to secure it in place.

What causes an agitator to stop working?

A major reason that your washing machine has stopped agitating may be that there’s a fault with the drive belt. The belt could be slipping because it’s loose or it may have snapped completely. If you’re going to fix an issue like this you’ll need to be fairly handy or call a repairperson for help.

Why does my Maytag washer not agitate?

If the washer won’t agitate, replacing the agitator repair kit may solve the problem. The kit contains the agitator components that are most likely to wear out and/or fail. If any of the parts are worn out, stripped, or damaged, replace the kit. The drive block connects the washer transmission to the agitator.

How do you test an agitator?

The agitator should start to oscillate back and forth, mixing up the clothes in the water. If the agitator does not move, double check that the sensor is depressed. If it still does not move with the sensor depressed, the agitator is broken and should be repaired.

How do I know if my agitator coupler is bad?

If the washer fills to the selected level and you hear the motor running but the washer is not agitating, set the dial on the spin cycle. If the washer drains the water and you hear the motor running (making noise but not spinning), it is likely you have a broken motor coupler.

How do you test the agitator?

Where is the agitator sensor located?

Locate the open door sensor for the lid of the laundry machine. It is often a small button at the back of the lid that is depressed when the door is closed and released when the door is open.

How much does it cost to fix a washing machine agitator?

Washing Machine Agitator Repair Cost On average, expect to spend $350 to $575 for washing machine agitator replacement. A broken agitator in a washer is a significant fix. If the agitator is broken, the clothes will not oscillate back and forth.

How does a Maytag agitator work?

Washing machines with agitators use a central post that twists back and forth, rubbing against clothes to help break apart stains. In contrast, washing machines with impellers use a low-profile cone or disc that spins/rotates to rub clothes against each other to get them clean.

How do I know if my washing machine actuator is bad?

If the switch is defective it will think the lid is open and will not allow it to spin. if the drum is spinning but not at a high enough speed to spin the water from the clothes, I suggest testing the Shift Actuator,PartSelect Number: PS11747977.

How do I know if my agitator is broken?

Can I use my washer without the agitator?

A washer without an agitator tends to use less water and energy. They have a larger capacity because the spindle of the bulky agitator doesn’t take up space. An alternative impeller mechanism that is installed in the middle of the washer basin is effective in cleaning clothes.

Can you use a washer without the agitator?

What happens when a shift actuator goes bad?

If the switch is defective it will think the lid is open and will not allow it to spin. if the drum is spinning but not at a high enough speed to spin the water from the clothes, I suggest testing the Shift Actuator,PartSelect Number: PS11747977. Hope this helps!

What does the splutch Cam do?

The splutch cam kit is mounted on the drive shaft at the bottom of the washing machine. It transfers energy from your washer’s motor to your washer’s transmission, allowing the washer to spin.