Thank you for the video. I had to do the same thing you did. I had to chisel the plastic off the center of the pulsator and then chisel the metal part off also. I put the new pulsator on and its working like a charm now. It took me about an hour to do this. My LG washer is 10 yrs old now. Hopefully, it will last a couple of more years.
I was worried that the chisel method would be rough on the motor. So first I tried CLR in the Clean Tub cycle, no help. Then tried a gear puller, but the hook bent. Finally I used a chisel, but prior, I used a hack saw to score 3 grooves in the top where I planned to chisel. Thanks for your video, you showed exactly what I needed to see.
Thanks for the video - I needed to replace this and it only took me 15mins to replace as the cap was different to here but another video helped.... I felt very accomplished having being able to do this myself rather than pay $$$ to replace the agitator .... thanks again
Glad you were able to complete your repair! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist you.
I didn’t se your video until after the fact, but I used the same technique you used to remove two pennies out of our LG this morning. I told my household to CHECK THE POCKETS of all pants going into our washer. It was frustrating to say the least and I was concerned about any damage that may have occurred. But all loads ran afterwards were nice and quiet. BTW, the pennies were completely smooth on both sides....lol! Thanks for sharing your video. I am sure it will help others with this dilemma.
I just tried the chisel method for over an hour but didn’t make much progress. I was able to wedge the claw side of a large claw hammer under the bolt and spent a few minutes wiggling and prying it off and it eventually popped off! I imagine any pry tool like a pry bar would work similarly as well.
Using air wedges and a nail bar under the pulsator, my Maytag washplate separated but left the metal insert seized to the drive shaft. I used a small gear/bearing puller to remove the insert. The washplate was good but it had to come off to replace the hub. They need to make slots in pulsator to allow gear puller claws to fit under the insert. It would save hours of frustration and wreckage
Hey there. I have a top load LG washer. I accidentally washed dryer sheets and the box today. Luckily there was only about 10 or 12 in the box. I was almost out. I cleaned everything up and vacuumed the room and ran the washer twice. Once on hot with vinegar. I can't get to the back to check the pipes or filter... any advice? I'm looking for a local maintenance person.
Instead of a hammer and chisel. I was able to add a little CLR and put on tub clean cycle. With the middle bolt gone and the water in the tub the pulsator plate just floated up.
Same here. Tried taking that agitator out every which way bending some parts more than I wish I did. Then gave up and used tub clean cycle without the cap or bolt hoping some water would seep through. Was pleasantly surprised to find the agitator free as a bird during the cycle. May want to stop it midway as I did - not sure what would have happened if the spin cycle started with that thing loose…
My pulsator/washplate is significantly stuck to the drive shaft!!! Can I use WD-40 or olive oil or similar to get it loose? I've tapped and pried... Obviously, I don't want to introduce clothes staining, but cannot get it out (without damaging the pulsator, I fear).
If you have removed the screw and the pulsator is still stuck you can try some rust buster on it. If that doesn't work you can try slipping a belt underneath the plate and see if you can get it out that way. If that doesn't work then you can use the chisel method shown in the video.
Great video! Thank you. My Pulsator plate keeps coming off. Both the teeth of the splines and the shaft still seem sharp and intact. I removed the pulsator cap, and put the plate back on. I used a socket wrench to tighten the pulsator bolt. It was snug, but didn't want to over tighten it and break the plastic assembly. I then replaced the cap. The following wash cycle, the pulsator plate came loose again. Any ideas why this is happening? Should I be ordering a whole new Pulsator assembly? Thanks in advance!
June 12, 2020 - I made a simple mistake that made me think I ordered the wrong pulsator plate because the spline hole was so small on the new part. My old plate was free spinning. Okay, I pulled off the old pulsator plate and the motor spline was huge - about the size of a quarter. WRONG! I missed something. The pulsator plate has a metal insert that goes on the motor spline. Well, it came out of the old pulsator plate when I pulled that off and the insert was stuck on the motor spline, making appear like a larger spline. Once I freed the insert off of the motor spline, guess what? Yeah, the new plate fit perfectly over the motor spline. Hope this helps someone.
Good video. Some subtitles would also help as I had a very hard time understanding half of what the man was saying. I know the point is watching the video, but subtitles also help those who don't have a good ear for thick foreign accents. Thank you.
I was able to use a couple of small allen wrenches obstetrician in the drain holes on opposite sides close to the outer edge. I used pliers to grab the allen wrenches and pulled one side then the other several times. In doing this i was able to"walk" off the part. I want easy and took some time but it popped off.
DON'T DO WHAT HE DID TO GET THE WASHPLATE OFF! IT'LL DAMAGE YOUR WASHER. TRY MY METHOD INSTEAD!! I watched a TON of these videos and only 1 worked. I felt dumb after trying all the tools and straps. Just take off the plastic cap. Remove the bolt. Pour in some bleach and set it on 'Tub Clean'. I canceled the cycle at 0:50 and the washplate was there floating in the water. Stupid easy. The tub will drain automatically after a while or you can just close the lid and let it complete the cycle. I felt silly after trying to manhandle the washer! (Note: I'm 5'2" petite female and probably wouldn't have been able to muscle that thing off anyways.)
Glad you were able to get your washplate off that way. Our videos are just to help give you a general idea on how to do the repair. If we can help you with anything please let us know.
Thank you for the video. I had to do the same thing you did. I had to chisel the plastic off the center of the pulsator and then chisel the metal part off also. I put the new pulsator on and its working like a charm now. It took me about an hour to do this. My LG washer is 10 yrs old now. Hopefully, it will last a couple of more years.
I was worried that the chisel method would be rough on the motor. So first I tried CLR in the Clean Tub cycle, no help. Then tried a gear puller, but the hook bent. Finally I used a chisel, but prior, I used a hack saw to score 3 grooves in the top where I planned to chisel. Thanks for your video, you showed exactly what I needed to see.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video - I needed to replace this and it only took me 15mins to replace as the cap was different to here but another video helped.... I felt very accomplished having being able to do this myself rather than pay $$$ to replace the agitator .... thanks again
Glad you were able to complete your repair! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist you.
Thank you! Your chisel idea was the only thing that would get mine out! About an hour worth of work but finally broke it off.
You are very welcom.
I didn’t se your video until after the fact, but I used the same technique you used to remove two pennies out of our LG this morning. I told my household to CHECK THE POCKETS of all pants going into our washer. It was frustrating to say the least and I was concerned about any damage that may have occurred. But all loads ran afterwards were nice and quiet. BTW, the pennies were completely smooth on both sides....lol! Thanks for sharing your video. I am sure it will help others with this dilemma.
Some exact situation. I started but stopped cause I though I would break more but this conforms my next move. Thank you!!!!
I removed the agitator plate and it appears the tooth drive shaft has sheared off. Is it possible to easily replace the drive shaft?
I just tried the chisel method for over an hour but didn’t make much progress. I was able to wedge the claw side of a large claw hammer under the bolt and spent a few minutes wiggling and prying it off and it eventually popped off! I imagine any pry tool like a pry bar would work similarly as well.
That you for that tip!
Using air wedges and a nail bar under the pulsator, my Maytag washplate separated but left the metal insert seized to the drive shaft. I used a small gear/bearing puller to remove the insert. The washplate was good but it had to come off to replace the hub. They need to make slots in pulsator to allow gear puller claws to fit under the insert. It would save hours of frustration and wreckage
I understand your frustration. Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.
Thanks 😊 your chisel idea 💡 worked
Glad we were able to help you out!
Use a Dremel to pre-cut, then bang away. What a hassle to remove that metal gear so the new part fits. But it works, and the only solution we found.
Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.
When my Kenmore elite is adjitating there is a metal-on-metal scraping sound.
We been try to brake it is taking for ever… what’s the best and faster to brake it…
Hey there. I have a top load LG washer. I accidentally washed dryer sheets and the box today. Luckily there was only about 10 or 12 in the box. I was almost out. I cleaned everything up and vacuumed the room and ran the washer twice. Once on hot with vinegar. I can't get to the back to check the pipes or filter... any advice? I'm looking for a local maintenance person.
You will want to check the pump, drain hoses and the filter. If you are unable to access those, you may need to call a technician.
did you put loctite on the bolt?
You don't have to put loctite on the bolt, but you can if it keeps getting loose.
Instead of a hammer and chisel. I was able to add a little CLR and put on tub clean cycle. With the middle bolt gone and the water in the tub the pulsator plate just floated up.
I ran a couple agitator cycles then a tub clean and it happened just like you said. Thanks!
@@gabenguyen1216 What is agitator cycle?
@@helenwang3872 I just used a quick wash cycle from what I remember.
Same here. Tried taking that agitator out every which way bending some parts more than I wish I did. Then gave up and used tub clean cycle without the cap or bolt hoping some water would seep through. Was pleasantly surprised to find the agitator free as a bird during the cycle. May want to stop it midway as I did - not sure what would have happened if the spin cycle started with that thing loose…
@@dkny02138 😂 I'm glad you didn't have to find out
Can the pulsators cause the washer vibrate on small loads
Usually you would replace parts just to replace them for the video but this one was actually stripped and worn out and actually needed to be replaced
My pulsator/washplate is significantly stuck to the drive shaft!!! Can I use WD-40 or olive oil or similar to get it loose? I've tapped and pried... Obviously, I don't want to introduce clothes staining, but cannot get it out (without damaging the pulsator, I fear).
If you have removed the screw and the pulsator is still stuck you can try some rust buster on it. If that doesn't work you can try slipping a belt underneath the plate and see if you can get it out that way. If that doesn't work then you can use the chisel method shown in the video.
Good video, but what issue would require this part to be replaced? Is the connection to the shaft worn out, so it is not turning?
Yes. The splines on the wash plate wear out. Also, you can clean under it as so it doesn't smell like a sewage treatment plant
The splines on the washplate are plastic and they tend to wear out,they this in case anything gets snagged it will just wear out the plastic spline
@@staind288 any need to put loctite on the bolt?
@@loudastous1159 any need to put loctite on the bolt?
@@sandmansimms5704 no I never had it back out.
Great video! Thank you.
My Pulsator plate keeps coming off. Both the teeth of the splines and the shaft still seem sharp and intact.
I removed the pulsator cap, and put the plate back on. I used a socket wrench to tighten the pulsator bolt. It was snug, but didn't want to over tighten it and break the plastic assembly. I then replaced the cap.
The following wash cycle, the pulsator plate came loose again.
Any ideas why this is happening? Should I be ordering a whole new Pulsator assembly?
Thanks in advance!
Use blue loctite on the bolt
June 12, 2020 - I made a simple mistake that made me think I ordered the wrong pulsator plate because the spline hole was so small on the new part. My old plate was free spinning. Okay, I pulled off the old pulsator plate and the motor spline was huge - about the size of a quarter. WRONG! I missed something. The pulsator plate has a metal insert that goes on the motor spline. Well, it came out of the old pulsator plate when I pulled that off and the insert was stuck on the motor spline, making appear like a larger spline. Once I freed the insert off of the motor spline, guess what? Yeah, the new plate fit perfectly over the motor spline. Hope this helps someone.
That would have happened to me. 😂. Thanks 🤙🏼
Congratulations for your video.
The nut on my LG seems stuck on and I can’t turn it to loosen it. Any ideas on how I can get it to turn? I used the 10mm.
I used a makita drill bit and drill to get it out
A good impact gun is the best way.
Thanks it’s really useful
Great video.
nice! yet not shown previous bad behavior or error code. mine has E6 error
Good video. Some subtitles would also help as I had a very hard time understanding half of what the man was saying. I know the point is watching the video, but subtitles also help those who don't have a good ear for thick foreign accents. Thank you.
I thought he was clear. How could you not understand him?
Bro... Thank you!
Just use a strap underneath and it will pull out and up it if is hard
Thank you for that tip!
Thanks!!!
I can i remove it without breaking it?
I was able to use a couple of small allen wrenches obstetrician in the drain holes on opposite sides close to the outer edge. I used pliers to grab the allen wrenches and pulled one side then the other several times. In doing this i was able to"walk" off the part. I want easy and took some time but it popped off.
Uh never mind it was probably in agitation mode
DON'T DO WHAT HE DID TO GET THE WASHPLATE OFF! IT'LL DAMAGE YOUR WASHER.
TRY MY METHOD INSTEAD!! I watched a TON of these videos and only 1 worked. I felt dumb after trying all the tools and straps. Just take off the plastic cap. Remove the bolt. Pour in some bleach and set it on 'Tub Clean'. I canceled the cycle at 0:50 and the washplate was there floating in the water. Stupid easy. The tub will drain automatically after a while or you can just close the lid and let it complete the cycle. I felt silly after trying to manhandle the washer! (Note: I'm 5'2" petite female and probably wouldn't have been able to muscle that thing off anyways.)
Glad you were able to get your washplate off that way. Our videos are just to help give you a general idea on how to do the repair. If we can help you with anything please let us know.
"High Efficiency" washing machine. . .
Wedged a tow strap under the wash plate and popped it out. This video is terrible.
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@@appliancepartspros i mean dude, you tore that thing to pieces. just saying theres a way to do this without going to town with a tomahawk.
Most unprofressional work I have every seen..