Man I've tried to get this thing off so many times without success. Thank you so much for giving a tip. I've looked before and wasn't able to find a video where the creator didn't stop the recording and start back after they got it off with a "good luck" you rock
My wife heard a strange new sound in our clothes washer, so I decided to fix it! I followed your instructions for removing the wash plate- it took using the shoe string method. I found a dime wedged on there. Simple fix! Thank you!
I used this video for my LG washer and the same principles applied. That shoe string trick was magic! Thank you so much! My washer cap thing had tabs to unclip so it was pretty easy after watching this.
Thank you so much for this video. It's EXACTLY wjat I needed and it WORKED LIKE A CHARM; no problems, no snags; just unscrewed it, EASILY passed the (flat) shoe lace pulled it up and VOILA! Truly and sicerely (yes, I know it's heavy talk 😂) - thank you!
Thanks so much for this video, had to use two shoelaces but it pried it off. Turns out there were two coins stuck inside that kept the washer from working, making grinding sounds. Works great now!
After I took the screw off of mine, I had no idea what I was doing wrong. There was a piece of cloth under neath the plate and just how u did with the string, I grabbed one of the straps and pulled it up in the same way. I was pulling on it earlier but thought it was latched on something and I didn't want to break it. Your video helped me. Yayyyyy
A piece of harbor freight tie down strap slides in easily. No poking around with a screwdriver, and there is plenty of extra slack left to throw it over your shoulder and use your legs to lift. Easy for me as a stroke survivor.
Thank you so much I was able to get it removed but my string broke so I read a comment to use the straps and wow amazing I was able to get it off without my husband's help...still mine was stuck pretty badly with tons of build up and found the nasty smell 🤪 thank you again
I have replaced the agitator part 3 years ago, and I have to again now in 2023. I have a whirlpool, same design, and I’m trying to figure out how to keep it from stripping the metal out of the agitator. My wife and I discovered we would have been better off with an actual agitator and not the impeller type, we need that more aggressive agitator for our work and day to day clothes.
Watched several videos tried the string and bolts finally super insanely easy fix put a towel over the middle for grip and wiggle it straight yp that's all it takes
My Maytag seems to have a great design that doesn't allow coins to fall below the wash plate. I noticed a penny fall in the gap at the bottom of the tub and worried that I might have to remove the plate. Then found several more coins stuck in the gap. I got all but one out using a wire but a dime wouldn't come out. Tried a shop vac, and magic. Sucked that coin right out of there. Glad I could get them out but there is no guarantee that none have fallen below in the past.
I worked a coat hanger under the plate, it still wouldn’t budge. My son was lifting the whole machine up when pulling on it, wouldn’t come apart. We tapped on the center too, no good. I saw another video that they destroyed the wash plate, then used a gear puller on the remaining metal piece that was still rusted to the splined shaft. I’m thinking I’m going to have to do that, I ordered a wash plate already.
I bent two big zip ties and pushed them in one hole and they popped out another. Connect zip tie to itself creating an easy loop to hold onto and pull.
How did you fix the plate to start agitating again? I think a screw or something is stripped or worn but not sure how to figure out. Researching at the moment hope you can help
Is this the only area with this particular washer needing an extra deep clean.. I’ve seen washers with that dispenser filter/drain in the back is that necessary with this model? Thx
Hi I am using a Defy twin tub for my laundry and washing plate was stuck not rotating and I removed the screw on the centre and pull out the washing plate .Then I put back the washing plate and put water in the machine now the plate rotate and float on the water ,please help how do I make the plate not to come out or float
hi can the plastic waser inside wash plate be fix or do i replace the wash plate mine is like turning but grinding and i see the plasic waser in is warnout no more treads
I've done everything imaginable. I've even fished aircraft cable all around it and attached it to a 2X4 with ratchet straps and still no luck. I'm pretty sure the 2X4 would have snapped first.
The real easy way is take the bolt out , select normal wash , turn it on and go for lunch . The motion of the water in the wash cycle will break the plate free.
my washing machine has a problem where the screw in the middle keeps coming loose after every wash. I tried tightening it up with impact screwdriver and also used some locktite with no luck. Any suggestions??
He’s doing it the hard way. ***Take a Hex key (L shaped) stick in the side where you pulled cap cover off and pull up plate. It should slide right up. Let me know if it works.
The bolt is screened on tight! How do you remove it? I have a 3/8 impact wrench with the matching 7/16 impact cup but what winds up happening is that happens is the cup just wobbles around the bolt head!
Your idea seemed great. I even used a stronger rope but the rope broke on me. I've got the bolt out. Is there anything else that could be holding it down?
We cannot get ours off either, what is holding down this plate? Did you ever remove it and how. I would sincerely appreciate any information that could help us. Thanks
Do you think a ring (my wedding ring) can get into it? I lost it but I don’t know if it’s worth it to remove the plate or there isn’t a chance for a ring to slide into it? Thanks
Get some PB Blaster and give it 2 good shots, let stand for 5mins and repeat. The bolt screws into the end of the transmission shaft For the wash plate removal I used 2 cotter key removal tools, AKA hook tools for us autoglass folks, and pushed into the holes on opposite sides and gently pull up while vigorously moving the plate back and forth. Popped right out. I think it worked because the splines were not exactly aligned, as one side was almost smooth, with the splines on the transmission shaft.
I have a question; I have the same washing machine but the agitator screw keeps coming loose. We tried using Loctite glue and after a few washes it stills come loose. Any ideas why? I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
I can do that, I need to know how to change the metal gear thing that turns the dogs to agitate it. Please help this is the second wash plate I've change each one only lasted 6 months and the dogs are all stripped down n smooth.
Hi.. I hope you are still monitoring your posting. Two years later i am running into the the washing plate screw is coming lose. Hence, the motor is turning, but not the plate. I guess i will have to remove it to diagnose further, huh? What do you think this could be?
@@apretrogaming1041put the socket wrench near one of the blades and squeeze them together. I also tried using the wrench to spin it clockwise and then go in the other direction quickly, but that didn't work but may have loosened it.
I've tried every trick in the book including this one to get mine off and still nothing. Even tried citric acid and lime away. I've been trying for a good couple of months and this thing is still stuck!!!!
The shoelace did the trick, to remove that plate but afterwards when screwing it back on the screw snapped in half.... no solution there, time for a new washer.
