The Kenmore agitator is the one that instigates the cleaning prowess of Kenmore. Their top loaders are known as the durable and highly effective cleaning machines when it comes to getting rid of stubborn stain, dirt and grime from clothes.

There are times when you might have to encounter one or two Kenmore agitator problem. Because of such impending problem, you need to augment the Kenmore washing machine knowledge you don’t have.

Start with the following:

How To Replace The Kenmore Washer Dual Action Agitator Dogs

If you are using Kenmore series 60’s or 70’s, you are probably dealing with a dual action agitator dog as it is often used in the older Kenmore models. Upon getting rid of the old agitator, here are the next steps you need to follow:

1. Remove the agitator cap. If you are having trouble prying it off, you can insert the flat end of a screwdriver into the notch of the cap.

2. If you can find an inner cap in your washing machine, you should pull it off. Most of the machines produced by Whirlpool have inner caps. This is to gain better access to the center bolt of the machine.

3. You can now find the bolt found at the center of the agitator. There are some older models with agitator that pulls right off the washer. The more modern agitators have top “locks” to secure the agitators.

4. In more modern versions of Kenmore, you can simply replace the dogs once the ratchet has been removed. If you have an older machine, carefully align the two tabs when you placing the ratchet on the bottom half of the agitator.

5. Place a lubricant in the agitator cap. You can use dishwashing liquid to make it easier to install.

How To Fix Kenmore Agitator When The Top Half Is Only Spinning

When only the top half of the agitator is churning, the problem is mostly because of damaged agitator dogs. In this case, you need to follow the steps mentioned earlier. This will help you replace the agitator dogs easily.

How To Remove Agitator

What if you need to remove the whole agitator? Here are some of the steps you can follow:

1. Make sure you disconnect the power source before attempting to troubleshoot your washer. Open up the washer lid widely so you can gain better access to the agitator.

2. You will again see a cap securing the agitator. By just exerting a little pressure, you can pull off the cap. If you can’t do it, pry it loose using a screwdriver with a flathead. Insert the flathead between the agitator and the cap and pry the cap loose.

3. Put your hands on the handle of the cap found in the middle part of the agitator. You can feel a ring rubber in there. Pull this up too. You may need to twist it back and forth to loosen it up.

4. Carefully disconnect the bolt that attaches the agitator to the shaft. Using a socket wrench can help you out.

5. Once the bolt is removed, you can now pry the Kenmore agitator loose. Use both your hands to pull it out of the tub.

6. Put the loose agitator on your clean floor. If you want to unlock the top of the agitator from its bottom, you should secure the outside edge of the bottom part of the agitator using your feet. Use both hands to twist the top section of the Kenmore agitator. It will unlock on its own when you exert pressure.

More often than not, faulty agitator is the common problem of Kenmore top load washers. In fact, this is the common problem of nearly all top load washers. This is why a simple knowledge of agitator or agitator dog replacement can help you save a hundred dollars or so.

If I were you, I would start knowing the various ways to fix Kenmore Agitator. You would not want to spend more than a hundred bucks to pay for a repairman to fix your washer when you can do the job yourself, would you? This knowledge will serve its purpose in the future.

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