What exact model number is your washing machine, and make sure your strap wrench is narrow enough that it is just on the bottom section of the two piece Auger (watch the part of the video showing me remove the strap wrench to see where it must be located).
THANK You!!! I've been trying the screwdriver method. I eventually heard a noise that sounded like something broke, idk; but the agitator is still on... I'm about to head to Walmart RIGHT NOW!!!
Seems like everyone had great luck with your method. I purchased a strap wrench (think it's the same one in the video) and turned counter clockwise but wouldn't budge. Then tried clockwise after watching again and seeing that it looks like you go clockwise and also seem to correct your wording to clockwise. Still no luck. On so tight he couldn't budge it. And he's STRONG. Any ideas anyone?
Clockwise is the correct direction and I corrected myself in the video but can see how it was not clear when I corrected myself. What is the exact model number of your washing machine? The strap method is the official method per GE (as long as you have the correct model of washing machine).
@@wd8dsb Thanks for responding. Yes, I have the exact same machine. The only thing I can think of is that because my son went counterclockwise first, he tightened it so much than now the strap isn't enough to get it to go the other way. The strap just slides. Any suggestions?
@@rok4277 The way the auger is design there is no such thing as being too tight. Make sure the strap is not too wide. Take a look at the video showing me remove the strap from the auger and make sure that is exactly where you locate the strap. If you secure the strap properly you will definitely be able to remove the auger. If the strap is slipping then you have not properly secured the strap within the strap wrench.
This is the method to use if you intend to preserve your auger! The screwdriver method destroys the auger and didn't even work for me. Thanks for the video!
I have possibly the same washer and I'm wondering if there is hair build up at the bottom where it drains? We wash our couch covers every week. They get covered in dog and cat hair. And I'm concerned that hair might be building up. Any thoughts? Suggestions? If so, how is it cleaned or emptied?
In my case I then removed the agitator plate which was cracked in our washer when a glass jar candle accidentally fell into it from a shelf above the washer and then installed a new agitator plate. I then reinstalled the auger.
Use the link in the description to take you to my WWV TRF receiver website where you can download the schematic (click on "QST Article" button on my website).
I had to remove mine so I could replace the agitator plate that cracked when a candle in a glass jar fell off a shelf and into our washer which cracked the agitator plate.
Do you have the same model number washer (what is the model number of your washer)? Are you putting the strap wrench on the bottom section of the Auger (you can see where my strap wrench is located when I show taking the strap wrench off the Auger after I have removed it).
Hi, my problem is the auger kept falling off during washing. I learned the little l shape parts were all broken so i purchased a new auger. Now I'm having problems having itstay on during wash again. How to attach properly? Nothing is broke
HI Ron, Great comment and generally I would agree with your comment about triggering off of the more stable signal but in reality the overall results are the same (trying to get movement between the two waveforms to be stationary relative to each other). I have tried it both ways for this application (and I just repeated it again after receiving your comment), and to be honest I would be hard pressed to suggest one method over the other for this application. Triggering off the WWV signal channel in this application is logically a bit easier to understand/explain to others because it really is the reference signal which we are trying to adjust the other channels signal to, and it's nice not having the scope lose trigger on the reference signal (WWV in this case) when disconnecting the TCXO and/or other devices you are calibrating that are plugged into the other channel, but when triggering off the more stable channel (TCXO in this case) it's nice to never see the TCXO signal move or flicker. 73, Don
Thank you, nearly broke my hands and my auger with the screwdriver method. The only thing I would add is you have to get the strap around the very bottom piece of the auger assembly. If you get it up on the piece with the corkscrew vanes it will just spin.
We had to take it off so we could remove the agitator plate. We had to replace the agitator plate because a very heavy candle in a glass jar fell off a shelf and into the washing machine and it cracked the agitator plate.
@@wd8dsb do you by any chance know where the filter is? Mine smells like eggs and I’ve tried cycles with bleach , vinegar, cleaning tabs etc and no luck.
Not sure what your question is. With the machine off, the agitator plate, the drum, and the bottom section of the Auger rotate together regardless of direction. The Top section of the Auger rotates freely in the Clockwise direction when moved by hand in the CW direction but it forces all the other components mentioned to rotate in the Counter Clockwise Direction when moved by hand in the CCW direction.
good afternoon sir . tried to work with adjustable wrench , but the Auger is just turn itself free. Is there a problem ? I was try to do with that with screw driver at first, and it wont comes off, then I found your , run to Walmart get adjustable wrench and like I said , the Auger just turn free nothing to grip or hold to break it loose , the drum and bottom plate are stay still. Can you tell me what and how can I get that sucker off . Thanh you so much.
If you are working on the same model washing machine then the Auger is a two part assembly and you need to use the strap wrench on the bottom section of the Auger as shown in this video. Take a look at where the strap wrench is located by looking at the video showing me take the strap wrench off the Auger and this is where you need the strap wrench.
@@wd8dsb LOL I am really a dumber , should look at the way you show carefully , I was so frustrating with the screw driver and lost my mind when watching your too easy work video . Once again thank you and thank you so much. .
And one more thing I need your advice sir , my washer is not try to Agitate, if I take the Auger out , should I change the bottom plate to make it works or what else, should I do ? I am a retiree , budget is too tight, try to DIY to save some thing that I can. Thank you.
@@nguyenxuandongphuong I’m not an expert on washing machines so the only thing I can suggest is to make sure the bolt is tight that attaches (secures) the bottom plate to the shaft of the motor. You will see this bolt after you remove the Auger. Also note that if you were able to rotate the top of the Auger in both directions by hand then the Auger needs to be replaced as it should only rotate by hand in one direction (clockwise).
Looking in the manual on care and cleaning there is no mention of a lint filter on this particular model. We have also never seen a lint filter on our washing machine. The only thing mentioned in the manual is the ability to clean the fabric softener dispenser.
How did you introduce yourself to the neighbor? I have a similar RFI case that I have traced to a house a 1/4 mile from me. I don’t want to perceive to the home owner as a “weirdo ham radio guy” and ruin an opportunity to help rid the interference.
Hi Joe, In that video my pennant preamp gain was set to provide equivalent signal strength as my TX antenna. That allows instantaneous comparison of signal to noise ratio. Not sure if that addresses your comment. I normally use 20dB of gain with my small pennant RX antennas but in this video I was probably using close to 46 dB of preamp gain.
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Ok question before i try the anything. If you try the screwdriver method and punchout the hole, is the auger now needing replaced because of that hole? I don’t want to have to spend anymore money than necessary.
Puncturing the hole is OK, Auger will still be usable. Good luck with the screw driver technique as very few people have been successful using that method.
@@wd8dsb thank you for the reply. Much appreciated. I’m considering on trying the screwdriver method first, only because I don’t have a strap wrench… yet. It sounds like I may just have to make a trip into town to snag one.
I watched other videos on how to get the auger off. Took two days of constantly visiting with the screw driver method and still wouldnt come off. Your machine is exactly like mine, same model number. I purchased the exact same strap wrench at Walmart. Ordered a new auger from Repair clinic. I put the auger back on counter clockwise with one snap. Done . Thank you so much. Now, is the reason for the loose auger due to something malfunctioning in the auger inself? I looked at my old one and couldnt see what could possibly have went wrong with it. The reason why I replaced it is because it was very loose and had a banging sound during spinning. The bolt under the auger seems tight. But is the bolt the reason the auger went bad?
The Bolt that holds the agitator plate in place does not come in contact with the auger so I doubt it is what caused any problems with your auger. When installed in the washing machine the auger should be able to rotate in the clockwise direction by hand but not in the counter clockwise direction. When you said your old auger was loose, what do you mean (was it rotating freely both CW and CCW by hand)? Glad the strap wrench worked well for you.
@@wd8dsb yes. the old auger can actually rotate CW and CCW but the CCW was a little rougher, yet still did it. The new one does not. The reason I replaced it is because during a load of wash, it sounded like someone banging inside the washer with a bat during spinning. When the load finished, the first thing I did was reach for the auger and it felt very loose with play in it. I thought that to be the most obvious culprit is why I replaced it. Now it sounds quiet. I just didnt know what could possible go wrong inside an auger for it to do that. The new auger came today. I did a small load of clothes to test it. Now the washer doesnt spin all the way out, like a weak spin not properly getting water out of clothes. haha I am looking at other videos as there appears to be several reasons for such a problem. Im getting some good ideas.
Thanks for the video. What even brought me to research this was the fact that we noticed the auger seems to be extremely loose, in that if you grab the top, it easily moves from side to side. As far as rotation, that seems to be engaging the proper way when it should and turning freely the other way when it should. The entire issue is that it seems so wobbly when you grab the top and move it in any direction . Is this a problem being wobbly like this and how would it have gotten so loose?
@@raymonddevoe7153 the top of the Auger is naturally wobbly in its design and you probably can push its top a quarter inch forward and a quarter inch backward from its resting position.
@@wd8dsb I don't know what have to the audio, but this is what it's doing. So far, it's still working just fine. It's just that we noticed how wobbly it was today. ru-vid.comIno67COyqBA?si=ojl_FSch-wijeSqW
Like the other comments skip right over the screwdriver method, go with the strap wrench method save hours of frustration might take a couple of tries put works best. Remember taking auger off go clockwise putting back on counter clockwise snaps right on.
I've come to realize that the screw driver method is designed to either break your auger or get you to call a technician. Or both. Thanks for the video.
I have a gtw485as1jws and this technique did not work for me. My strap wrench was too wide. The auger assembly is in two pieces and the top piece rotates to the right freely without turning the bottom portion. The bottom portion needs to rotate to the right to free the auger assembly. The strap wrench will work only if the strap is thin enough to grip only the bottom piece. Pushing the Phillips screwdriver through the hole when it is aligned with the bump in the bottom piece locks the two pieces together so that rotating the top portion to right will also rotate bottom portion to right. Mine finally came free with screwdriver technique after injecting a little penetrating oil through aligned holes.
Fascinating. I have a similar situation about 600 feet from me, that involves timed lights engaging at sunset (the perfect time to be on 160 meters) and staying on all night (hindering my 160 experience, to say the least). I will probably offer to donate one of my linear, filtered (non-noisy) power supplies if this is the culprit. That and buy them a holiday gift for being cooperative!! Great video - might have given me the hope and motivation to address this multi year issue. I often wonder if they are ever curious why their AM radio reception is filled with static!!
I used the portable flag to track the RFI down to a house 0.13 miles from my house and now waiting on the homeowners to work with me to confirm the RFI is originating from their property and what device is generating the RFI.
I'm wondering if you could use the WWV signal to drive a PLL and OCXO with a looooong time constant to average out the ionospheric effects? The scope data got me thinking... The ionosphere has way more effect than I thought!
Glad I came across this. Just so happens I had the same idea. Have one I will try it on. I don’t remember having to remove an auger before to get a GE agitator out smooth hat the many I have worked on. Usually just use a dryer belt and 2x4 across the top and jerk when U couldn’t just yank them off by hand.
This is the only video that needs to be watched... thanks so much. I literally broke a screwdriver trying to remove it... was about to use a sledge. Thanks. That worked perfectly
You're triggering on the 5 MHz signal, so the 10 MHz signal is moving relative to it but which frequency is affected the most by the ionosphere? It would be interesting to compare the measured frequency and different times.
If its broadcasting that far it likely is radiating from the line that goes from the solar panels down to the inverter. I'd suspect a proper filter on that drop would keep this noise from running up that "aerial". It would be in the input of the inverter. Is the line shielded and properly earth grounded?
Hi JingleBop, Interesting comment from you considering it looks like you are into flying remote controlled planes as the interference being generated by this house is right on one of the RC (remote controlled) bands often used for flying remote controlled planes (27 MHz) and while we did not check it's possible that it's also generating interference up on the 49 MHz RC band. This kind of interference could prevent folks from flying their RC planes or greatly reduce how far they could fly as well as causing a potential crashed or lost RC plane. Radio Frequency Interference has an impact on many things but since it’s not easily seen most people don’t understand why it’s a big problem. P.S. also see my response to "Always Here" as it shows why homeowners are often very happy that we tracked the RFI down to their home as it often winds up solving an unknown problem they were having in their own home. Just FYI, Don
JingleBop, here is an update. The poor person you speak about in this video is now getting their monthly electricity bills as well as their Solar financing bills paid for by the manufacturer of their Solar system hardware until the Solar hardware manufacturer installs new hardware that’s under development to eliminate RFI that their hardware generates. The homeowners in this video are now greatly benefiting financially because we tracked down the radio frequency interference to their solar system. Just FYI, Don
