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Thread Number: 66331
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Direct Drive Agitator |
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| Post# 889383 7/14/2016 at 13:43 (2,836 days old) by volsboy1 (East Tenn Smoky mountains ) | ||
 My 1980 Whirlpool went out and I got a 2001 Whirlpool Direct drive..I have went through two dog clutches on the agitator. I don't over load it but, they keep failing on me.I can only use the washer on large water setting now. If I fill it on super size the clothes just sit there. I have always hated those spiral agitators for some reason.To me they are very boring,I know a lot you guys love them but, we all like what we like. I spent 100 bucks on this washer because it was one of those months were everything breaks and everybody is wanting money or out right stealing money from you (Never give Verizon your Credit Card) I also am one of those who HATES credit cards and the bill.I did not want to spend 800 bucks on a new washer at the moment.
The agitator just sits there but, the bottom works.I was wondering if anybody here has put a different type on these or if they would even fit? I thought about, taking my Heat gun and cutting and bending that spiral and then just load that center with J.B. Weld and be done with it.. | ||
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| Post# 889387 , Reply# 1 7/14/2016 at 14:53 (2,836 days old) by brucelucenta () | ||
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Post# 889412 , Reply# 2 7/14/2016 at 17:54 (2,836 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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is it possible that the auger is worn, not just the dogs....a lot of repair kits offer the auger with new dogs....
and there are other straight vane versions that would fit/work, but you may come across the same issue of turnover with the largest water level.... I prefer the ones with bigger vanes on the barrel..... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 889437 , Reply# 4 7/14/2016 at 21:48 (2,835 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Slipping Auger On A Dual Action Agitator Hi is it possible that water is getting into the area where the agitator dogs are? the cap that protects this area from water and fabric softener may have a bad rubber seal or not be installed properly.
Other that this the teeth inside the auger may be too worn for good engagement.
Is this washer a very high mileage machine? I don't think I have ever put more than one set of agitator dogs on a washer. If the dogs are not engaging well but still in one piece try installing them upside down, they will engage better but will make a slight rasping noise as they work. | ||
| Post# 889454 , Reply# 5 7/15/2016 at 04:57 (2,835 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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I figured we get about 15 years of use out of a set of dogs on our washer. We are on our second set and the machine is 24 years old. Even nylon wears after awhile! | ||
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Post# 889540 , Reply# 6 7/15/2016 at 22:26 (2,834 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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For best washing, you will want: | ||
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Post# 889555 , Reply# 7 7/16/2016 at 06:36 (2,834 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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True....
I would prefer the Kitchen Aid version with the bigger base..... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 889556 , Reply# 8 7/16/2016 at 06:40 (2,834 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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but yeah, the auger with the tilted vanes was a great improvement....
if I am correct, these were exclusive to the Kenmore machines only.....but fit all direct drive machines..... just be careful if ordering individual parts, there were so many different bases matched to different augers....if your not sure, best to order a complete unit... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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