How to Remove Washplate or Agitator on Maytag or Whirlpool Washers.
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You have a wash plate or agitator that will not come off of your transmission shaft. This video will help you get that stubborn succk off. You need a fancy hook tool, I got mine from my kids trampoline and it works great. Hope this video is helpful.
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The engineer who designed this should be required to take this apart after 5 years of use.
And then terminated!
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Thank you it worked
I wish I could like this comment 1 million times
I COMPLETELY agree! I have a work order I’ve been doing and this is one of the most annoying things to do! Lol, why make it this difficult 😩
Now i gotta by my kids a trampoline just to get this wash plate off 😂
The Maytag engineers that designed this agitator configuration must have never ever, in their life lived as a kid or in a household with kids. This design begs the opportunity: ,,,,,,hey, i wonder how many objects, necklace chains, nails, coins, shirt sleeves, buttons, etc etc etc will be trapped as they slide back and forth over this slot while water drains out. HMMMMMM.....yeah, i would rate this design as "stupid as dirt". And to have to hammer drills, rust eater, vicegrips, airballoons and Gandalf's staff to get the agitator off. yeah, another example of stupid. Last maytag for me.
😅 LOL
Engineers today don't design things to come apart! That would defeat the purpose to make the homeowner give up and go buy a new washer!
Me: 87 screwdrivers later. Nothing. Okay, another one?
TheBoardRoom_ Did you hit the center with a hammer?
There has to be some kind of trick to get these things off. This cannot be how it is supposed to be done.
unfortunately it is lol
All that you need to do is in the center where you took screw out. Get a set of plyers and pull up. The part where the 3 ridges meet in the middle.
You'll break it this way if it's stuck like some of them get stuck. Just a terrible design.
When u find a better way to do it. Please make a video or otherwise just STFU could you buddy
Yup mine broke in the center from light taps of a rubberized Cresent wrench handle using his method and it broke right where I had used the vice grips to pull on it. I shoulda used a bottle of coca cola I m thinking
This is EXACTLY the video I needed today. The stupid thing was so stuck, we put some rust eater stuff on it that’s meant for automotive stuff. Hubby has a rusty Michigan 4Runner he uses that stuff on… that helped. It’s called PB Blaster. Thank you for making this tutorial!
I just sprayed PB and then found this video 😅
I tried boiling water, CLR, PB Blaster, citric acid, freeze-off, i took two tie downs and put under and attached to a 2x4 and did this over 3 days on and off, a shoe string, and nothing worked at all. I finally thought why am i going through all this work and it's only $26 for a new washplate on Amazon. So I ordered a new one and took the hammer to it. Even getting the few pieces stuck to the gear was a huge pain. It was like it was welded on. There was no way this was coming off any other way. Only wish I would have done it earlier.
Everytime I get a screwdriver in there, it sounds like its gonna break the darn thing. Nothing is working!!!! 🤬
Just take the middle screw out do a few washers with towels inside that will loose the plate with no effort /laundry tech 25 years experience👍👍
This did not work at all for me and I used CLR and other treatment
I'm gon a drag mine behind me to town to the repair shop. Maybe it'll come off at that point...
I personally have tried that way many times and it does not work as easily as you say..as matter of fact just tried in my shop yesterday with no avail once again..terrible design..I get all happy inside when they pop up lol...I've been a tech since mid 90's
😅beardman does not show him removing the center bolt. Dude don't miss lead your followers. Not everybody is mechanical inclined so be clear and specific as possible. All other videos show the center bolt removed so the plate will come lose and removed.
Thanks! Finally got that $10 worth of dimes out from under mine. What a noise!
I found that if u bust it into pieces it will come out very easy😂
didn’t work for me. the plastic plate broke and I am frustrated beyond belief. repair guy quoted me over $200. screw that, I’m buying a new POS tomorrow and expect it to fail in 5 years just like this one. will be stripping out the motor and copper for the scrap yard
A tip for removing the wash plate. Once i removed the bolt, I sprayed that area with a little wd40. I tried the shoestring method, to no avail. I decided to grab my harbor freight gloves that have a rubberized coating on them, to wrap the shoestring around my fingers to assist in pulling up. That failed. For some reason I grabbed two of the fins and accidentally pulled the wash plate straight up and out lol. The shoestring would have never worked because I pulled it too much to one side (to keep it from slipping out) that it was wedged under the drive pump plate.
I think by reading about the problems people had, I was expecting for it to be very difficult, so I didn't start with the easiest method. So don't be like me... try the easier, less forceful way first. 😂
I just broke the edge of my center piece tapping with something
I took a small allen wrench and a pair of vicegrips to make that hook like device. But I think it was the light taps around the top that really helped me get it off
Haven't tried anything yet, but your idea sounds like the best. 2 small Allen and 2 vise grips for super grip.
Just saw this comment after I did the exact same thing 😂 great minds!
what if you did all that and it still doesn’t pop off?
I've tried everything. NOTHING is working here.
Is there a larger steel splined shaft/adapter that is on the smaller steel splined shaft that stays in? After getting my agitator plate off by it breaking, there is a larger splined piece keeping the plastic hub from coming off!?
Having the same issue and cannot get it off for the life of me
i just read all the comments and you know what im not even going to try, going to buy a new washer now.
1-2 gallons boiling water , pour it in slowly then pull with shoe lace came right off
every damn video on this already has the bolt out.. wtf am i the only one having a problem getting the bolt to even turn?
My bolt was hard too. I used the 7/16 socket & hit the wrench with a hammer til it turned.
Oh forgot to mention I put olive oil on the screw. Soaked it up then hit the wrench handle with the hammer til it turned. I don't have wd40 or other sprays lol
Used impact gun 😅
@@musculito69 this just worked for me as well
Thanks for the video. Just did this and I found that using the hooked end of a church key (paint can opener) works great to get in the tight space and then use flathead screwdrivers or a dull chisel to keep the lip up. A couple light pops with the hammer is a big help too!
Where is the filter for my top load of Maytag washing machine and how do I take it out
Hello. OK, FOllow the bouncing ball here, this is not that difficult. FIrt, remember the splines that connect the wash plate to the transmission are tapered! Prying up on ANY side of the plate only makes things worse since it pinches the splines together and all manner of yankiing on the edges simply tightens the two splines even more! Here is the best way that worked perectly for me: First, once you remove the center bolt, pour either heated white vinegar or a good spray of BLASTER around the bolt hole making certain it gets into the splie area. Let that soak in for at least an hour. Next, gently tap all around the center collar of the plate including tapping both sides of each impeller vane. NOT TOO HARD, just enough to break any corrosion between the two splie parts...make and female. Probably should NOT hit down onto where the bolt was...that will only further jam the splines together. Not doo. Now, take a GOOD pair of channel locks, tightly grip anywhere around the top edge of the bolt collar (the raised circle that surrounds the bolt), and yank up. Voila, it should come right out but make certain you pull it STRAIGHT UP and not torqued to one side of the other. All the other methods only worked againsT you. And when you are ready to replace the impeller or wash plate, make certain you take a good brass brush and clean out the splines as much as you can to remove any loose corrosion. Take a tooth brush soaked in blaster or WD40 to clean out the inside of the plate spines. Then, coat both splines with a good Anti Seize lubricant (Permatex is a good choice in the gray tube). Replace the wash plate or agitator and exercise up and down gently to evenly better distribute the lubricant. You are done. Relplace the bolt with the BLUE Lock Tite lubricant. Now if you need to remove it at a future date, repeating the above provess will allow the plate to be removed easily if even you need to do that. And no, the lube will not stain your clothes. It is fully encapsulated by the tight fit of the two splices. Enjoy.. Dr. Z (Lou)
This does work, thank you. Before I attempted this I ran a quick wash cycle with hot water only and 1 cup of citric acid. I bought the spring pullers on Amazon. I had to lay it against the concrete and smack it with a hammer to thin out the hook part so it would slip in between the agitator and the barrel. I got two screwdrivers in and tugged on the third portion of the agitator. I also tapped the center/shaft periodically with the rubber mallet. I think I read a comment saying there has to be another way. There might be, but this does work for about 8 bucks..
I wondered where I got that hook tool...I think I need two because one isn't working. It's ridiculous that there is no provision for like a 3 arm pulley puller
thank goodness you added the hammer trick to your video. I used 3 flat tip screwdrivers and a paint can opener, still would not come off, hit with a hammer a few times and out it came. thanks so much.
You can use hanging wire too. Easier to slip in. Will be difficult to pull out. Give it some time and many tries. Slowly you will feel it start to slide off.
Wow yours was clean . Compared to some I've seen.
I watched another video about how to get that open and he used a butter knife and shoes string. I'll try it.
Dude I watched 5 other videos and yours was the only one to help! Thanks a lot!!!
I have seen videos where they break it up to take it out I've seen the videos where they try to pry it up I've seen the videos where they take a shoestring and put it underneath it and try to wiggle it free literally all you need is a hammer top it on two or three sides and it'll pop right off
Use a little silicone and give it a tap yall. It works!!!
My pulsator 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).
For the life of me, I cannot get this plastic agitator plate off my Whirlpool WTW5000DW. I removed the 7/16” nut completely and used vice grips to try and pull it up to no avail. I almost wonder if there is some other screw somewhere holding it in since it is so stubborn. I’ve gotten the back of my hammer underneath the lip of it to pry it open and it just cracked the plastic. This thing is either insanely fused on or there is some other screw holding on to it. Tried WD-40 and that didn’t make a dent on it at all.
Ive done this but,i crammed both my arms in it...3 screw drivers...shot it 4 times...3 lbs of tannerite and ran it over with a 2003 toyota tacoma....still i there...guess ill take it to the local repair shop...😢
I figured that the strong back and forth movement during the wash cycle should loosen it. So I loosened the pulsator screw (not remove it) just a bit, put it through the wash cycle a few times, then finally removing the screw and presto, the pulsator plate floated right off the base. One clue that it’s ready to come off is when you hear a knocking noise during wash cycle.
I slip a 341241 whirlpool dryer belt under the wash plate, and then use my shoulders back muscles and pull up while crossing my arms so the wash plate doesn’t whack me in the chin
So my problem is that the part that connect the wash plate to the agitator is stuck. The wash plate is gone but the metal part is still stuck on I need help
A gear puller will work. Make sure to put the large bolt back in the center before using a gear puller, but don't tighten it all the way down, just a few turns. You can rent a gear puller at any auto parts store.
@@Igotstaknowitexactly
Delete this whole video. I damaged the washer by following your instructions and someone in the comments said to just pull from the middle, which instantly worked.
worked for me. How do you pull from the middle?
@@erikarreola5001 The cap comes off, the bolt comes off and you grab the lip with pliers. Took almost no effort, but prying from the sides messed the plastic up. Not a huge deal, but the video is NOT the right way.
@@Eirik419 I see. Ok thanks for sharing. If I ever need to do another one, I'll try that method.
Tried this, absolutely nothing. Completely stuck
Best case scenario, it’s a horrendous design. My guess though is that there’s something more malevolent going on… built-in-obsolescence! This is my 2nd washer in 7-ish years. A well-built product isn’t profitable unless the manufacturer charges an arm and a leg…
Thank you. I did not need the hook, but I did used your idea of putting screw drivers around. So I started with a thinner flat head screw driver to lift the edge, then stick a thicker screw driver. I went around to 4 points then hit with a hammer. The wash plate flew off. Once again thanks for the idea.
After watching several videos like this one, I've decided to drown my washer with vinegar and baking soda, no way I'm going through all that hassle.
Just a thought... baking soda neutralizes the acid in the vinegar. To get the full corrosive effect from the vinegar you probably want to use it full strength. I wish I would have tried the vinegar first- I scratched the tub trying to pry out the agitator.
@@Milfordbeach When baking soda is mixed with vinegar, the acid breaks down baking soda, releasing carbon dioxide gas that can help lift dirt from the surfaces being cleaned
How remove plate for kelvinator washing machine
Penetrating oil?
Thank you for posting this video. It was very helpful.
You ruined the adjuster by beating on with the pliers.
Do I need to take the bolt off first?
Yes
The thing was so stuck. That I broke the wold part off. New washer to buy now.
I used a dog leash, slip it under on opposite sides, pull up and wiggle and bingo !!!
I have this model that has a high pitch squeal like a drive belt?????
Mine does not freely spin. So if I understand I need to remove it and replace with new?
helped me. I used a pair of vice grips on the lip in the center and wiggled it around while prying around the edge. my washer basket hub was shot, plastic gears went out
after fruitlessly praying around the edge, I finally took a water pump pliers to the center part and whacked it and pulled it loose.
@@rm3141593 Praying for a washing machine???
Is the bolt left handed or right handed?
left
Its a regular thread. counter clockwise to loosen.
How bout explaining there was a washer and bolt in there too? Might be useful and save an argument or 2 and a lot of Frustration……. Just saying
Me and my dad fighting with it…. Leave it to my step mom to notice a washer and bolt in the middle holding it in
What do you do next, how do you access below the plate
best way is two allan keys to put into the holes and lift up at the same time
Is there a trick to getting the nut off? I’m having a similar issue but it seems to just keep spinning when I’m using the ratchet. I’m even holding the basin, but it keeps spinning.
We used an impact gun.. otherwise nothing worked .. and hubby is pretty strong 😅
Is it okay that some of the small plastic pieces from the wash plate gets into the water at the bottom? I had to break apart my wash plate and got some plastic pieces at the bottom of the drum and was hoping it's not a big deal.
Hitting the center several times did the trick. The teeth were all rusted and that knocked things loose enough for me to pop it off
We have some black rubber pieces after wash. Not sure where it comes from
2 thumbs up
You are using tools most households have!
Awesome advice. I’m having the same trouble thanks
Have you any experience, pulling a wave plate,that has a metal spline?
Hammer tip helped. Thanks for the idea.
FINALLY!! Got this off after tinkering for an hour! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing?
Didn't work
Thank u sir ❤
I call b.s. I'm about to get my 2 ton engine hoist to rip that sucker out. I had a steel cable threaded under the wash plate. Was pulling the tub up into the top of the housing. Smacked it a rubber mallet, and knocked holes in the stupid thing.
I just used a tap to thread the agitator and ran a bolt down it to push the agitator off
@@jbishop4581 . I ended up breaking the pulsator off. Had to cut 2 deep groves, across from each other, in the metal hub that has the splines that fit over the shaft. And then chiseled it off. I was through messing around. Lol.
Well... the first time I did this I smashed it into about a hundred pieces lol
Some one made a comment another video placing little larger screws into the holes and let them stick out from 180 from each other. Use two pliers and pull straight up and it worked for me.
What holes? I'm stumped on this one. Thanks in advance
I’m having trouble getting the screw out of the washer. The whole tub spins. Any suggestions?
I had same issues using a ratchet and socket. Threw the socket on impact drill and it took it right out
Have someone hold the tub and use two hands on a big socket wrench
I used a nylon strap from a cargo ratchet strap binder. Came right off.
No need to do that two types of a hammer comes right up
It worked
Spot on! Thank you!
I got insanely lucky! Mines just came out
Thank you for your video
Why would the wash plate need replacement?
Things get stuck underneath them. Currently watching this because there’s a pillow case stuck under mine somehow.
Me neice got a gold chain stuck in it, fml still can't get the plate off
These washers will stop agitating the clothes. So the wash plate basically has little teeth in the center that strip after time. I mean not a lot of time either. I have had this washer for 3 years and had to replace it twice. Very poorly made.
And mine hasn’t had anything underneath them either time. I guess it would make me feel better if it were something but it’s nothing to make it do this. Just not a quality washer in my opinion
All that you need to do is in the center where you took screw out. Get a set of plyers and pull up. The part where the 3 ridges meet in the middle.
wrong
@humbuckerUSA I've done it all 3 times that I cleaned under the lid 🤷🏻♂️. Take screw out, pliers and pull straight up.
@@briancampbell5873do it another 50-60 times and I'm right there with you and I camn attest that is not true believe me you have gotten lucky the few you have done...