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Agitator Barrel Loose on GE Spacemaker Twin
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Post# 590566   4/18/2012 at 14:57 (4,361 days old) by TP72 ()        

I've seen a posting from a few years back touching on this issue, but not quite addressing my situation. It seems like a simple fix.

I have a GE Spacemaker 2420D3 TT style washer-dryer combo. The upper part of the agitator or agitator barrel housing the filter comes loose during the wash cycle causing ineffective clothes movement. It also occasionally pops off during the spin cycle.

This part comes off simply by pulling it upward and doesn't appear to "snap" in place when I put it back on .. ie there is nothing securing it. There are no bolts or stripped plastic bits apparent.

How do I secure this to the main agitator so it once again works properly? Also, I am able to turn the agitator in either direction when the machine is off. Is this uncommon for this model .. it seems like all I need to do is secure the barrel somehow for it to work again.





Post# 591256 , Reply# 1   4/21/2012 at 18:12 (4,358 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Sorry you have not yet been helped.

Are you sure a little locking tab did not break off inside the barrel? It does lock into place. You have looked inside the barrel for little plastic tabs? It has to be pushed firmly down for it to lock. When John gets back from CA, he will probably be able to help you after the first of the week.

Post# 591288 , Reply# 2   4/22/2012 at 00:25 (4,358 days old) by TP72 ()        

I've inspected the inside of the barrel and there are no loose parts or places where the plastic has broken. The only two plastic tabs are those shown on the lower part of the agitator in the photo, to either side of the nut. There are two of them and they can be pulled outward (carefully) but this does not secure the top portion.

As a temporary fix I wrapped some masking table around the top bit of the the lower half and that seemed to work well for now at least ..

thanks for your help.


Post# 591329 , Reply# 3   4/22/2012 at 09:14 (4,358 days old) by TP72 ()        

Meant to write "masking tape" on the above.

Post# 592021 , Reply# 4   4/25/2012 at 10:05 (4,355 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Loose agitator top and filter

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The white plastic screen is what keeps this part in place and while it may not appear broken the entire removable agitator top section needs replacement. This machine is made by WP and if you use a WP model # the part may be less expensive, but it will be white instead of gray. The WP model # to use is LTE5243DQW-O.


Post# 592065 , Reply# 5   4/25/2012 at 13:31 (4,355 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

See, I told you John would know what to do.

Post# 592123 , Reply# 6   4/25/2012 at 17:29 (4,354 days old) by TP72 ()        

Amazing .. talk about a guy who knows his stuff. Thank you.

Post# 592126 , Reply# 7   4/25/2012 at 17:44 (4,354 days old) by TP72 ()        

I couldn't find an exact match for that model number on the part site I referenced. Is this the correct part? (And is $58 and change about the best deal I'm going to find?)



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Post# 592141 , Reply# 8   4/25/2012 at 19:25 (4,354 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Loose agitator top and filter

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That is the correct part you found, unfortunately this is the type of user replaceable parts that WP likes to really over charge for.


Post# 592145 , Reply# 9   4/25/2012 at 19:57 (4,354 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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PartsTap.com $39.80.

SearsPartsDirect.com lists it for $29.82, and try discount code P A R T S (no spaces) for 10% off.




This post was last edited 04/25/2012 at 20:28
Post# 592250 , Reply# 10   4/26/2012 at 05:33 (4,354 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

DADoES to the rescue! 50% off is a good price.

Post# 592363 , Reply# 11   4/26/2012 at 15:18 (4,353 days old) by TP72 ()        

An awesome price. I have to say I looked around the Internet for a while trying to come up with a fix for this problem. You guys put all others in the obscure world of washer/dryer related sites to shame. Like comparing a Formula One car to a Model T.

Post# 592366 , Reply# 12   4/26/2012 at 15:26 (4,353 days old) by TP72 ()        

Wait .. perhaps I spoke too soon. Is this not the correct part on SearsPartsDirect.com, at the price of 53.90? Where can I find it for 29.82 and a possible 10% off?

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Post# 592369 , Reply# 13   4/26/2012 at 15:32 (4,353 days old) by TP72 ()        

Sorry .. I guess I was wrong. Here it is here. They list it as "filter-lint", but it must refer to the whole part since the filter is not removable. (There is no image provided, unfortunately ..)

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Post# 592371 , Reply# 14   4/26/2012 at 15:47 (4,353 days old) by TP72 ()        

Placed the order at Sears Parts and it came to under $40 with shipping and tax. Hell of a lot better than starting out at $58 and change then adding the rest. I'm pretty sure it's the right part. The online assistant described it as the "whole filter" and the package is 11" by 5.5". Thanks again for all your knowledge.

Post# 592377 , Reply# 15   4/26/2012 at 17:22 (4,353 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

It's a rare package that's 11" by 5.5". Just sayin'

Post# 592386 , Reply# 16   4/26/2012 at 17:50 (4,353 days old) by TP72 ()        

Indeed, and the rare little lady willing to accept delivery ..

Post# 837874 , Reply# 17   8/23/2015 at 14:25 (3,140 days old) by rhrawal ()        
Agitator comes up when running washer

I have the GE Spacemaker model wsm2420TAACC. Diagram for the associated machine and area is here: www.searspartsdirect.com/ge-washe...

The filter (Key #78) with cap (key #76), which sits on top of the agitator, comes up when washer is running. When I chatted with the service person at searspartsdirect.com, I was told I need to replace the screw and nut (key #77 and #81). Photos show the washer/dryer unit, the filter with cap and the inside of the filter. However, I am not sure this will hold the filter down. Does this have "dogs" or tabs I need to order? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.


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