Thread Number: 19219
MayTag Washer circa 1970 - Model A806 |
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Post# 310044 , Reply# 1   10/18/2008 at 12:55 (5,640 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Refer to post #18559 for pictures. I've successfully removed 3 different stuck Maytag agitators this way. It's "ghetto" but it works: Stuff small towels into the lint well of the agitator packing them down towards the drive as far as possible. Wrap towels around the outside base of the agitator stuffing them between the fins getting them also as close to the drive post as possible. Bring as many gallons of water to a boil as possible and carefully soak the towels, inside and out with the boiling water very gradually over a 5 -10 minute period. Allow the heat to penetrate the plastic for about 5 more minutes. Begin to grab the agitator at the base at various points (as you would a steering wheel) and rock and shake the thing up towards you. You'll need some strength here and be careful the agitator doesn't just pop up and off into your chin. Lever it up and it will disengage from the post. If it doesn't work the first time(and all my 3 worked the first time) repeat the soaking with the boiling water. Be careful, obviously, not to burn your hands. An added benefit of the boiling water is it softens the plastic making it less likely to crack. Good luck! |
Post# 310046 , Reply# 2   10/18/2008 at 12:56 (5,640 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 310275 , Reply# 4   10/19/2008 at 17:26 (5,639 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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