Repair Whirlpool Kenmore Washer That Won't Agitate
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2017
- No agitation or a slipping agitator on a Kenmore or Whirlpool washing machine can often be easily repaired by replacing the dog agits. Whirlpool also makes clothes washer brands Roper & KitchenAid.
There are several names for dog agits, they are also called directional cogs, dog ears or just dogs. The small ridges on the dog agits wear down and then the top part of the agitator won't properly turn. The washer will still spin.
This video shows how to remove the agitator and auger from a Kenmore washing machine. Then the cam that holds the dog agits is removed and the agits are replaced with genuine whirlpool part 80040.
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Honestly, I had low expectations for a 6-year-old video, but your instructions not only repaired my washer but also saved me a considerable amount of money on a replacement. Time-saving too - no more trips to the laundromat!
This is the BEST video with perfect directions and great detail! Thank you so so much! Need more people that are as clear and detailed as you 👍🏼
Thank you for the compliment, Joel. As many others have done, please support the channel and subscribe. It's free and it will allow me to add more videos.
Thank you for a well done, easy to follow and straight to the point instruction video. $3.44 in parts and 15 minutes of my time to fix! Again, thank you!
You're the best.. I was thinking the fix was above my skill level.. but $7 later I'm back in business.. thank you...
You are welcome, Kevin. Way to go on the successful repair.
Followed instructions...worked great..instructions to the point and didn't have to listen to stupid music at beginning. Some videos take 20 minutes to show what she did in 5. Great and thanks. Now I can go onto project 872 for the Mrs.
Thanks for the compliment and for commenting, Joey. I try my best to respect your time. Please consider supporting the channel and subscribe, it's free, and it will allow me to continue to make more videos.
Smooth video. I give 2 thumbs up.
I love these older washers and dryers. I’ve had mine for 23 years now. There have been a few repairs (like this one) over that time but they still wash and dry clothes. Guarantee you won’t find a newer set running that long. Good video!
My friend got a new washer and dryer a couple of years ago. The guy delivering them told her, "These won't last as long as those did." A couple of years ago, I gave the dryer some TLC. I replaced the felt seal (video on the channel for that) and a few other small things. I cleaned out the lint chute and vacuumed the fuzz off of the motor. Cleaning off the motor every once in a while is a good idea. If it gets covered with lint it will run hot... not good. I am going to repair them as long as I can. If we really cared about being "green" we would demand that products are made to be easily repaired and not planned to fail.
Thank you for a direct and verbally precise how-to video. It was quick, informative, and easy to understand with some basic word knowledge that helped me to be more informed of the parts that I needed to complete the task. Much appreciated.
It's my pleasure to help with the washer repair, Bradley. Thanks for taking the time to comment, it's always great to hear the videos are helpful.
As others have said, this was an excellent video which enabled us to quickly fix the agitator and have clean clothes. All the parts and tools were clearly described and shown (no head or hands blocking view); voice was pleasant and to the point. Dog agits were available locally at a parts supply store for $4.20.
Thanks for the compliments. Congratulations on the successful repair.
This video is to the point, accurate, and very clear instructions. Thank you for such plain quality information.
You are welcome, Mike. Thank you for the feed back, it's good to know that I am meeting my goals in trying to make quality videos that don't waste anyone's valuable time. As many others have done, please consider supporting the channel and subscribe. It's free and you will always be able to find over 200 videos on the channel (If you don't want to subscribe, check out the videos by clicking on the channel name). They are organized by playlist.
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for creating and uploading this video. You taught me how to fix this problem. What a simple fix it was to do! I am grateful for your video having saved me $125 in a service call. Thank you.
You are welcome. Way to go on finding a solution to a problem and making a successful repair.
Thank you SO SO much! For a couple of months now, I kept thinking that I need to buy a new washer because it wasn't agitating well. I was resigned to the idea that I would be spending at least $500-$600. 3 days ago I decided to search for possible solutions as to why it wasn't agitating and came across your video. I followed you step by step and found the dog agits were worn down. I ordered a set from Amazon and they arrived today. I already had the unit disassembled and it took a whopping 2 minutes and 57 seconds to put in the new ones and put it all together and now, I have a washer that works great! Again, many thanks!
You are welcome, Pete. It's my pleasure to help. I always enjoy hearing from people who watch the videos. Thank you for taking the time to tell about saving your washer from a land fill.
Thank you for posting this video! I was able to fix my washing machine tonight and I'm so happy!! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Thanks to your 6 year old video, my agitator works again. Now I just gotta replace the water level switch
It's worth repairing the old appliances if you can do it yourself. The new ones won't last as long. I still have the washer & dryer set. I did a little rehab on the dryer about 5 years ago. It needed a new felt seal. There are videos on the channel for the dryer repairs.
Great detail thank you! I knew it had to be simple. The parts and tools needed explained well by you will save me a bit of time. I will start the parts hunt right away. Thanks for a quick informative how to video!
You are welcome, Jason! Look for a tag on the machine to find the model number. Mine is under the lid. Use model number (110 + the stamped number) to search for parts.
Thank you! I've watched about 13 videos, and you're the only person on the web who said HOW to put the dogs back in! It would be rather easy to put them in backwards
You are welcome, Michael. I do my best to make videos that keep from making mistakes. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I enjoyed hearing from you.
Thanks for a perfect, short video. Everything I needed to know, with no fluff.
You are welcome. I try to keep the videos as short as possible, but still include all of the information needed to get the job done.
Thank you so much! I was able to diagnose the dogs in the middle of the cycle! You are a lifesaver. Will continue to limp on until they come in the mail. Thanks again...
You are welcome, I hope the repair goes smoothly.
Excellent, clear, and succinct instruction - no foolish palaver from demonstrator/instructor - a refreshing change from the norm. Well done.
Thanks for the compliment and letting me know I've accomplished my goal. I try not to waste any of your time, but still give you enough information to do the job correctly. Please consider supporting the channel & subscribe, it will allow me to continue to add more videos.
I have subscribed, and when I can I will support - I am always impressed by the generosity of those who take the time, and effort to make videos assisting others trying to make ends meet. A way of making life a little bit better.
Super, thanks for your support. If you are a little handy, you can save a ton of money by fixing things yourself.
Absolutely the best explanation I could have found. So clear and so helpful. Thank you very much!!
You are welcome, Kevin!
This video helped me fix my washing machine in less than 5 minutes. Thank you!!!
You are welcome!
This how-to video is well done and very helpful.
This is the exact same agitator assembly that my Kenmore washer has, so the video was especially easy to follow. I had to use some channel lock pliers to get that softener lock ring to snap up, and the cam/agitator reassembly was confusing on first attempt. I wish I had taken a picture once the dust cover was removed, but I figured it out on the second attempt. Thank you so much! My agitator is working again and I probably only spent 10 minutes on the repair.
You are welcome. If you have the companion dryer, there are a few repair videos for that on the channel. There is also a video on how to replace the water inlet valve. If the washer starts to fill slowly, that is likely the problem. Have a great day.
Best ‘how to’ video ever!!
Most coherent and pithy ‘how to’ video I’ve had the pleasure to watch!
Thanks for the compliment, I do my best to make quality videos. This is one of the earlier ones, it's a little rougher than the newer videos. I don't have any training with filming, cameras and writing. It's been a learning experience.
It worked! Simple & to the point. There's no question I saved at least $150. Thank you.
You are welcome, Jose. Way to go on the successful repair.
This one is exactly like mine! I wish I’d watched it first because the others had a little cuff that went over the agitator dogs. I thought I’d lost it and was losing my mind! 😂 The top is turning again! Yay!
Thank you for this guide! Fixed my washer with your instructions.
You are welcome. If you have the companion dryer to this set, I have some repairs for it. Click on the channel name and they go to the playlist tab to find those videos.
The detailed video made it very easy to repair my agitator issue, took about 15 minutes and cost me $8.00 to repair. The 'Dogs' were the issue. Many Thanks
You are welcome, Donna.
Wow. Very informative and easy to understand. Fixed mine in just a few minutes. Thank you.
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Thank you so much !!
Great instructions.
The link to "unsticking" worked perfectly too.
You are welcome, Renee. Thanks for the compliment and for watching the video. There are now over 200 how to/repair videos organized by playlist on the channel. I am always trying to improve the quality of the videos. If you have a few free moments, click on the channel and check it out.
Super helpful, simple, clear instructions and length of video was perfect. I'm a girl and just replaced the cam dogs on my washer. How badass is that? Couldn't have done it without ya!
That's great, way to go!
Perfect step-by-step instructions. Everything was exactly as you said. Thank you!!!
You are welcome. Congratulations on the successful repair!
Thank you!!!! This is so clear and easy to follow✅ you've saved me hundreds of $$$ right after the holidays. Thank you!
You are welcome. It's an easy fix. I love to hear from people who watch the videos, thanks for taking the time to comment.
great presentation!
Thank you for your clear and concise video, that I’m sure will go undervalued by the algorithm.
And now RUclips has removed the number of dislikes. My channel has an ave of around 97% thumbs up vs thumbs down.
Great video, exactly what I needed to get an old Kenmore series 90 working again.
Thanks for the compliment, Barry. Way to go on the successful repair.
You just saved me from having to get a new washer, I had no idea how simple it was to repair, and I never would have figured out how to do it if I hadn't found your video, thank you so much!!!!
You are welcome. I love to hear that the video has kept a washer out of a landfill.
Loved this video. 👍👍
So great video ... right to the point
I just ordered these off Amazon for $5shipped (on 80040 agitator dogs)
Followed this video and replaced just like you showed . Only difference was mine had a plastic ring that went between the top and bottom of the agitator .
Thanks a lot
You are welcome. I've been having fun making the videos. It's always great to hear from the people watching them.
Such a great video!!! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! It's my pleasure to help.
Excellent video So clear, succinct and very helpful to solve the repair
Thanks for the compliment, Cindy. I do my best to make quality videos.
Just like my washer. Thanks for the video. This worked perfectly.
Congratulations on the successful repair.
Really nice video!!! Easy to follow instructions!!! Thanks!!!
You are welcome. Happy New Year!
Well done!
Perfect!! I have a 30+ year old kenmore washer, and was able to fix this in 10 minutes (most of which was scrubbing the old sticky buildup), and $5.99 for new dogs from Amazon. That old agitator is boogying now!! 💃🏻💃🏻
If you have the companion dryer, I have some repair videos for that. Check out the playlist on the channel to find them.
just used this video today! I have the same washer. The old stuff lasts! Kind of breezed through the video and then came back up to actually pay attention. lol. The 2 pieces were stuck together and I didn't want to break anything. So, i get to the part where she says just put it on the floor and stand on it and pull. I laughed and went back downstairs and had it apart in 5 seconds. Ran down to the appliance store and $4 later, problem solved. Also, took the parts outside and cleaned them up really well with a degreaser while they were apart. All pieces back to looking like new and 5 minutes later, we had a perfectly functioning machine again! Thank you for a perfect video presentation. Everything you could need to get it done, fixed and back to normal!
IMHO, if you can get the parts and are a little handy, the old appliances are worth fixing. I have the companion dryer and have posted a few videos on how to repair that too. After a while, the felt seal wears away, but you can fix that. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I love to hear that the videos are helping people.
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Agreed! I see refrigerators from the 70's still going! Yet these brand new Samsungs and LG's have mother boards that can launch a rocket into space🤣
They leak, freeze up, boards fry, etc. Some within the first month's. Our tech gets better every day but we can't build a simple air conditioner for food anymore!
The video was very helpful indeed. Amongst a sea of useless nonsense on the web, this was like turn by turn directions on a GPS to get there and get it done. Great job on the video. Years later, it's still making an impact😁
I think the new appliances are deliberately made to have a short life. IMHO, those circuit boards are a big part of the problem. It's likely too expensive for an after market board to be made by someone other than the manufacturer. When they fail, the price of the replacement board plus the labor the replace it (many people can't do their own repair) makes a new appliance the best option. Sad. A neighbor just bought a new stove. It failed after a few uses. It sat unusable for two months, during 3-4 service calls and then a wait for new parts. They told her to buy a hot plate.
I LOVE YOU!! I watched your video once, got the required tools, had it apart in ten minutes: smooth dogs!! I'm off to Lowe's!! Who let the dogs out? All the plastic parts are nice and clean (especially the fabric softener dispenser, which was FILTHY!!!), ready to be reinstalled. I'll bet the smell we couldn't get rid of was from the dispenser, so two problems solved: agitation and smell!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
You've made my day, Kenneth! Thanks for taking the time to write the nice note. "Who left the dogs out?" "Woof!" "Woof!" lol!
Thank you so much for this!! I was just telling my hsuband we will probably need to buy a new washing machine -- your video makes me think it might be possible to fix instead. Can't hurt to try! Thank you :)
Yep all four of them fell into my hands -- and they have that ring lock you mentioned lol. So them falling out was definitely not supposed to happen! Thank you again!!
Excellent tutorial, thanks! It's done in a fashion that makes you feel, "Even I can do it" :)
You are welcome! It's a fairly easy repair, the parts are cheap, and if you fail, it's already broken. Go for it, you don't have much to loose by trying.
Ty. Great vid concise and informative.
You are welcome, Mark.
Thank you. Great to the point instructions. I'm washing clothes again!
You are welcome! It's my pleasure to help.
Excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Very good!
Thank you! One of my parents' friend's agitator stopped working, and my mom told him just to go buy a new washing machine because his is so old. That broke my heart! I learned a long time ago that you need to hang onto those good old washers for dear life because the fancy new machines are pretty much disposable as well as expensive. So, for ≈ $18 & with the help of your video, I bought a new agitator assembly and clutch for the motor (just in case), and I have him back in business. I bagged & labelled the extra parts with instructions and attached them to the back of the machine so he will have them handy if he needs them. Buying the extra parts is still way less expensive than a new washing machine! Bonus: before I could even get back home, he had already called my mom to tell her how smart I am. If he only knew my little secret...! 😂😂😂 Thanks again for sharing your knowledge so that I could help save the day for a family friend. ✌🏻💜🛼
I agree, the new appliances are money pits. I rebuilt the dryer that is the companion to the washer in the video. There are videos on the channel that show most of those repairs.
Still useful today. Thanks.
You are welcome. The washer and it's companion dryer in the video are still going strong. If you have the dryer, there are a few videos on the channel on how to make some repairs on that. Also, the water inlet valve failed on the washer a few years ago. That's easy to diagnose and replace. I have a video for that repair too.
Thanks so much for this video! It worked and cost me just $13
You are welcome, Tracy. It's my pleasure to help.
Thank you, super easy fix for $10.00 in parts. Thank you!!!
You're welcome, Samantha! Way to go on fixing your washer!
Thanks for the video, saved me a headache there, ... will upload mine soon! for my 70 series Kenmore.
You are welcome, Marcos.
$5 and 30 minutes and it's fixed. Thank you!
You are welcome, Mike! Way to go on the successful repair.
Thank you for doing this.
You are welcome.
Thanks for this video. It helped me identify the problem (sometimes the hardest part) and fix it myself. Took around 15-20 minutes and that is including cleaning all the agitator parts because they were dirty! I thought I was going to have to spend over $500 on a new washer.
You are welcome. It's my pleasure to help. Thank you for taking the time to comment, I enjoy hearing from people who watch the videos.
Great tutorial. Thank you.
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She's a keeper, nice job.
Thanks for the compliment.
To the point,nice how to.I give two thumbs and two big toes up ;)
Thanks for taking the time to write the compliment. Have a great day.
Excellent. Thank you.
You are welcome.
Thanks for the help
You are welcome.
Great video, thank you!
You are welcome, Will. Have a great day.
Perfect and to the point.
Thanks for the compliment, I try not to waste anyone's time.
Thanks great advice my 20 year old Kenmore is working again
You are welcome, Steve. There are also some repair videos for the dryer on the channel. You can find them easily by clicking on the channel name and then the playlist tab.
Great video, I will try to get the parts for my Whirlpool gold.
Best wishes for a successful repair, James.
Great clear instruction. Couldnt mess this up if I tried
Thanks for the compliment. Best wishes for a trouble free repair.
@@Know-How-Now so I did it. Only thing I had to do was squirt some wd40 on the bolt cause it was rusted and cancerous. Ordered the dogs and a new bolt. Completing it today. Thx again
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help. I always enjoy hearing that the videos have helped someone. Have a great day.
Thank you ma’am ! 😀
You're welcome 😊
Thanks for video
You are welcome, Meesha.
Thank you for a concise and clear video! Fixed it!
You are welcome. Way to go to the repair job!
Know How Now Dryer blower wheel, washer motor shaft coupling (I think that was the part), a loose connection in the dryer, and now this, this was by far the easiest. As a newish homeowner, I'm reluctant to buy new after seeing the repairability of these older units and the experts on RUclips! Cheers!!
I feel the same way, hang on to the older repairable (not designed to fail & be thrown away) appliances as long as you can. My cousin has a less than 3 year old Whirlpool dryer, the bearing for the drum has already failed. He contacted Whirlpool.... they don't care.
I have some videos for the companion dryer to this set.
Thank you
You're welcome.
Greetings and thanks for this post. The washer agitates on certain cycles then stops and starts back on other cycles. What does that mean??
Awesome, for 8yrs I've been putting this off and just filling my washer half full and no more than "Med" water settings. This is the washer I have..too cool. Gonna order me some "dogs".
Your dogs were barking for a long time. lol. If you have the companion dryer to the set, I have videos to repair that too.
HA, ikr? Alas my dryer is a HotPoint, no issues as of yet,.......................................yet. =/
Well success, she's back together and agitating(wakka wakka wakka...) as I type. Thanks again for posting and enjoy the wonderful world of fixing things. ;)
Success, that's great. You are welcome, I'm having fun making the videos.
Hope this works. I really hate tinkering with this washer,but have fixed it about 3 times in 5 years. They do wear out obv...
Thanks
You are welcome
What a great contribution you have made, thank you! Wondering … besides the age of the appliance are there any other issues that cause the dogs to shatter? Wanting to avoid doing it twice if possible, please and thank you.
I don't know of any other issues. The dogs are plastic, so over time they wear out.
Nice, found parts in amazon for $ bucks 👌 thanks
You are welcome, Paco.
I don't mention it in the video, but if you have a lock ring, you should reinstall the lock ring.
So freakin helpful, put the others to shame. Short and to the point
Thanks for the compliment, I aim not to waste your time. There are now over 200 repair/how to videos, organized by playlist on the channel. If you find yourself with a spare moment, please check them out by clicking on the channel name. Happy New Year!
Muchas gracias. U just saved me 250.00 on a used one
de nada
I cant fimd any videos for thia model to fix it making hug noise when on spinning mode.
Hello, I had already changed that part which one of the dogs were broken so that was one of the problems but it’s still not agitating. What else can be wrong?
There is some gearing below the agitator. Maybe the problem might be there. Get a parts diagram for the washer, you'll be able to get an idea of what is below.
Thank you so much I have not got the dogs yet but I took mine apart and all of mine were gone. And of course I have the washing machine that you're talkin about that it does not have bolt at the top and mine has a ring around it where it looks like the dogs fit on to one ring. I hope this is what's wrong I can put the washing machine on rinse or spin and it will drain out the water. I'm so hoping this is what is wrong. If so you just made my day so close to Christmas. Really cannot afford a new washing machine right now now where can I find the parts? I'm sure I will probably have to order them off of Amazon or somewhere if anyone has any suggestions on where to get the dogs at please let me know thank you. And to the one who made this video you rock and I know I probably did not spill those little things right but IDC
If they are gone, for sure you have one problem. If possible buy OEM parts (parts from Wirlpool). Find the ID tag on the washer, mine is inside the lid. Do an internet search for you washer make & model number. You will find sellers who will show a parts diagram. Get the part number for the correct dog agits. If it's the same as mine, here is a reputable seller on eBay- see below. Merry Christmas.
www.ebay.com/itm/113026173717?hash=item1a50e28b15:g:57wAAOSwjWJgNAxs
I'm wondering, I've changed the dog agitators, but same issue as your video remains. It spins fine as it normally would. Any suggestions? Thank you much.👍
Sorry for the delay in replying, you comment almost got past me. I have a few thoughts. Are you sure you put the new dog agits in place the correct way? You may be able to find a parts diagram at one of the on line part suppliers for your model to verify the correct positioning. The other thought is did you get the correct replacement parts? Maybe wrong parts were sent to you or the correct part was misidentified for your machine.
PS - check the comment & replies from Carolyn George.
@@Know-How-Now Thank you.
Had the same problem, look for a lock ring which is flat and on top of the dogs this has to be lifted and the slots cleaned to place the dogs in the slot,, Had mine apart a couple of times to.LOL
Thanks for the video. Anyone knows when to find the ear dogs for a Kenmore model 110.4025090. I cannot find part manuals online. WM more than 10 years old.
Double check that number. Whirlpool makes Kenmore. Whirlpool's site says the number is incomplete. www.whirlpoolparts.com/Shop-For-Parts/w1-x31313034303235303930/1104025090-Parts If it's correct, try calling one of the on line parts stores, they may be able to help.
I didn’t see this in the comments. I installed the dogs and now the agitator is moving left and right, but it doesn’t continue to spin around. What did I do wrong? Or is something else wrong with my washer?
Grasp the top of the agitator and turn it clockwise, only the top half of the agitator should spin. Then try turning the agitator counter clockwise, both the top & bottom pieces of the agitator should turn at the same time (as one piece).... that means the "dogs" are catching and working properly. If it's not working like this, then perhaps you have the wrong "dogs" or they are not properly installed.
So I checked it out. And it looks as though I may have tightened the bolt too tight. I rechecked the dogs were installed properly and catching then when I put the bolt back it wasn’t working quite right any more. Loosened the bolt and it allowed the top part to spin at each turn then the dogs would catch.
Good job troubleshooting. Thanks for sharing, your experience may be helpful to others.
Easy to follow, however, I am unable to take agitator apart. Any tips?
Look at this video, maybe it will help: ruclips.net/video/jxA4F1KLW5E/видео.html
This link was very helpful.
This vid named and showed a step in reassembly that several similar vids skipped all together. There are some little posts on one of the parts that need to be slotted and this lady said that while others skipped it.
Thanks for the compliment, Neal. I try to include all the details while keeping the videos as short as possible.
Good video, but where can I order dogs?
Find the plate on the washer with the model number. Look for it under the lid. There are many appliance parts sellers. Find one of their websites, do a search with your model number. Get the part number. I always try to get OEM parts. You might find the part on eBay.
It is the bottom part of my agitator is not functioning properly.
It is barely moving.
See jane drill?
Can I please have that whole agitator please I have another one to trade you with I am a collector of those things and the one you have I really want bad
I'm sorry the parts from the washer are not for sale. I am hanging onto this washer as long as I can. The new washers won't last as long as this one.
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I just save myself 150 bucks thanks....
You are welcome.
Just saved me $125.00
Way to go, it's always nice to hear the video has been helpful.