Damn right, if there are no specialty tools require, and as straight forward as this for a part that costs less than $2, there is no way you should have to pay $150 to have it done! Power to all DIY people!
@@JDirom hey nice video, what does it mean if the bolt to the agitator is wet? Does it mean water was seeping in because the seal o ring wasn't keeping the water out? Like that black seal that was broken when you pulled that piece (cap) over the bolt off?
Thank you for your video. I was able to fix my wash machine in like 10min. Everything was spot on. 7/16 socket, long extension and your good to go. Thanks Again ! Cost-$5.00 and the was high for express delivery of the dogs.
So easy! I've had the washer for 11 years and I bought it used. To tell the truth, I've always just tossed the clothes in, shut the lid, and walked away. It wasn't until I noticed the fabric softener leaking out (bad o'ring) that I actually watched the machine moving. It is possible it never agitated! LOL I had to replace all the parts so it cost $6 instead of $1, but it sure beats $$$$ for a repair person or a bazillion for a new washer. Thank you so much!
My washer is 23 yrs old, had the dog ears replaced once. Now You Tube is my best friend on everything! Thank you for your video, looks easy to do. Going to local parts store in Ocala FL and fix my washer tomorrow!
I see this is a very old video,but was just what the doctor ordered for me tonight. My agitator was fine,but a strap had tangled around the bottom and we could not get it to budge to untangle it. PERFECT. Got it out in a jiffy. I just saved this washer from going to the scrap man last week by doing the suspension rod safety pin hack. Got to love you tube.
Thanks for sharing your video. Our Kenmore washer agitator's top half is definitely needing new dog agit parts, I never realized until now that it wasn't agitating correctly even though the clothes were always moving in and out really well. Someone came to troubleshoot an issue we suddenly had with the water not filling up at all, but then it did again and then didn't again. But that was resolved without needing a repair for now, but it was recommended to probably eventually replace the water pressure switch for this issue.. But we'll see, as long as it still fills up with water and runs normally each load, then we're glad for now. Anyway, during this troubleshooting it was right away pointed out to me that the agitator dogs or dog agits were not good anymore, that the top part of the agitator wasn't turning as it was supposed to. (to reiterate, I hadn't realized that until now, I always assumed it was working okay since the clothes moved in and out really well) Anyway, I found online that a set of 4 dog agits for our Kenmore washer are just a few dollars. And now thanks to your video and another one I also just saw, I see how these dog agit parts are replaced. Thanks! But I'm wondering, what would an appliance repairman typically want to charge for replacing the agitator dogs, with one hour or less of labor..? Is it very likely that they invariably would be substantially upcharging or marking up the overall costs just to make a killing...? I'm just curious. Thanks again.
Was gonna buy a new washer, did some researching, and figured out i just needed some new dog agits. Ordered them last week, just watched your video, and i am going to replace them myself this afternoon. Just waiting for my friend to get off of work and bring me a socket wrench!
Nice video, but my problem is the big screw it has lots of rust and my tech told me it would be hard to remove it… what do you suggest I should buy to prepare myself to replace parts? Should I buy the entire agitator in case he has to break it?
I imagine that the tech would be better judge of your situation seeing it. That being said penetrating fluid should help remove the bolt if there is a little rust.
Assuming that the 9/16 (14.28mm, I used an 11mm in this particular washer) is the right size, you can try some penetrating oil to loosen things up if the bolt is seized. Just be aware you will have to clean after otherwise you could ruin your laundry if excess oil remains after the repair.
@@commonsenseprojects sorry, best have someone take a look at your machine. Impossible to diagnose at this juncture without seeing the unit. Best of luck.
I replaced the agitator dogs, and turned the agitator by hand it does catches. But when I turn the machine on, the dogs seems didn’t catch the agitator. Please help. The teeth inside the agitator still looks good.
😢is that possible for the transmission didn’t turn far enough to swing the dogs out to catch the agitator? Please help! I already every ( new dogs, agitator, new agitator holder)
Same Paul! I'm exhausted from trying, my husband and I are strong and capable it will not come apart. I've almost fallen backwards from pulling so hard. Any luck?
@@gilbertfamily3824I thought the same thing too but got mine popped open. My washer uses same cogs but little different to the one shown in this video.There are 4 tabs which go from the lower base to the cog cage and they are melted in place. I tried several ways but one which did the trick is to sit on the floor, have shoes on. Grip the agitator fins with your hands and lower base with your shoes. I had to use over 100 pounds of force to break the seal.
Anyone have better ideas? I'm trying to pull the top piece off and can't figure what's stopping it. The bolt was rusted half away, so maybe that has something to do with it?
@@eatjonesoh there are 4 clips which are melted on to the cog housing. If you can't pull them apart with brute force. You can try heating up a paper clip and try to insert it where the 4 clips are melted that should help release it.
I had the same problem getting the seal out. What I did was I got a flat blade screwdriver with the dullest tip and gently pressed down on the rubber o-ring all around the seal to break it free. I was then able to pull the seal out.
