Removing the Agitator in a GE Top-loading Washing Machine; Washer Repair
by Samurai Appliance Repair Man
Read the heroic saga of one Grasshopper’s struggle and ultimate triumph over a stuck agitator in her GE washer.
Washer Repair FAQs
- Frigidaire Affinity Front Loading Washer Error Codes
- How to Fix a Washing Machine
- Maytag Performa or Atlantis Washer Leaks from the Base of the Tub
- Whirlpool-built (includes Kenmore) Top Loading Washer Stops and Starts During Spin
- Whirlpool Duet Washer with an F06 Fault Code
- Replacing the Agitator Dogs in a Whirlpool Direct-Drive Washing Machine
- Maytag Atlantis Washer Spins but Doesn't Agitate
- Amana Washer Makes Loud Ratcheting Noise During Spin (but doesn't actually spin)
- How to Replace the Lid Switch in a Maytag MAV Top Loading Washer
- Whirlpool Duet Washer with F-21 Fault Code
- De-Stinkifying Your Front Loading Washing Machine
- War Story: Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer Full of Water and Won't Pump Out
- Whirlpool Washer Won't Spin
- Kenmore / Frigidaire Front-Loading Washing Machine Fills with Water but Won't Run
- Replacing the Door Latch Assembly in a Kenmore / Frigidaire Front Loading Washing Machine
- Frigidaire / Kenmore Washer Makes Loud Noise in Spin
- Maytag Neptune MAH3000 Wax Motor Update
- Re-installing the Gear Case in a Whirlpool / Kenmore Direct Drive Washer
- How to Wire a Three-Speed Motor in a Whirlpool Top-loading Washing Machine
- Maytag Neptune MAH5500 Time Advances too Fast
- Frigidaire-built Front-Loading Washer Goes Thumpety-thump During Spin
- Maytag Atlantis Washer Spins but only Agitates in One Direction
- Blown Fuse on a Maytag Neptune Motor Control Board
- Kenmore Washer Vibrates Like Crazy During Spin
- How to Find Appliance Parts Without Having to Know Much
- Maytag Neptune MAH3000AWW Won't Run
- Washing Machine Repair FAQ
- Bosch Front Loading Washer Nexxt 500 Series Stops Mid-Cycle and Gives Error Code E04
- Maytag Neptune 5500B - No Spin
- Replacing the Transmission in a GE Top-Loading Washing Machine
- Grinding Sound in a Whirlpool-Kenmore Direct Drive Washer
- Cabrio Washer Teardown
- High Efficiency Detergents, Front-Loading Washers, and the Great Unwashed
- Fisher-Paykel Washing Machine Parts
- Troubleshooting a No-Spin Problem on a Maytag Atlantis Washer
- Fault Codes for the Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer
- Washer Fills and then Makes a Humming Noise
- How to Replace the Door Bellows on a Bosch Front Loading Washer
- How to Replace the Door Bellows on a Kenmore Front Loading Washer
- Diagnosing Clutch Problems with the Maytag Neptune Top Loading Washer
- Whirlpool-Maytag-Kenmore Cabrio, Bravos, Oasis Washers: Control Board Displays F51 Code
- How to Keep Your Front Loading Washer Smelling Schweet, Baby, Schweet
- Service Manual for the Kenmore Front Loading Washing Machine
- How to Replace the Clutch in a Whirlpool Direct-Drive Top Loading Washer
- How to Test the Electrical Components in the Whirlpool Duet Washer
- Frigidaire-built Kenmore Front-Loading Washer Won't Spin
- Appliance Deconstruction Techniques Illustrated
- How to Replace the Mounting Stem/Seal and Tub Bearing in a Maytag Dependable Care Washer
- Name That Part!
- Getting to the Lid Switch in a Kenmore Top-Loading Washer
- Maytag and Samsung Brand Front-Load Washers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
- Maytag Neptune Makes Gawd-Awful Racket When the Drum Rotates
- Tired Mom Fixes Her Kenmore Washer
- How To Remove the Tub in a Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE Washer
- How to Replace the Brushes in a Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Motor
- Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE3t and HE4t Washers: A Peek Under the Hood
- Maytag Performa Washer Tub Very Loose and Slops Around
- What is the Sound of One Staber Washing?
- Staber Washer Fan Mail
- How to Replace the Door Switch on a Whirlpool Duet or Kenmore HE3t (and HE4t) Front Loading Washing Machine
- How to Replace the Boot/Bellows on a Whirlpool (or Kenmore) Duet Washer
- Maytag Neptune Washer Tripping GFI Circuit Breaker
- Whirlpool Duet Front Loading Washer Walks or Vibrates During Use
- Whirlpool-Kenmore Direct-Drive Washer with a Lazy Spin
- Whirlpool Calypso Washer: RIP
- GE Profile Washer Chugging and Clanging
- Appliance Repair Radio: Which Washing Machine Should You Buy?
- Kenmore HE3t Washer Stainless Steel Tub Self-Destructed
- Asko? A Former Asko Owner Says, "Oh NO!"
- Maytag Neptune FAV6800AWW Top Load Washer "OP" Code
- The Staber Washing Machine, One Year Later
- Whirlpool Duet Washer F02 or SUD Problems
- How to Troubleshoot a Maytag Performa Washer that Won't Spin
- Replacing Motor Brushes in Washing Machine Motors
- Replacing a Water Inlet Valve for Some Common Top-Loading Washing Machines
- Maytag Atlantis Washer: No Cold Water in Any Temperature Setting
- Replacing the Door Boot in a Maytag Neptune Washer
- Maytag Neptune Washer: Belt Won't Stay on Main Pulley; Washer Repair
- Whirlpool Calypso Washer Intermittent Drain Failure; Washer Repair
- Whirlpool Duet Washer Door Latch Stuck in Lock Position; Washer Repair
- Maytag MAH5500 Won't Spin - Locked Rotor Error; Washer Repair
- LG Washer Shows LE Error Code on Display; Washer Repair
- Maytag Neptune Spin Bearing Replacement; Washer Repair
- Washer Flood Prevention 101
- Replacing the Hub Seal Kit on an Amana Washer
- LG Front Load Washer Squeaks in Spin Cycle
- Disassembling the New-Style GE Washer
- Maytag Neptune MAH8700 and MAH6700: "E3" or "dc" Error Codes
- Schematic for a Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer
- Some Tips on Setting the Drive Bell on an Amana Washer
- Unlocking the Control Lock on Certain Electrolux Washers and Dryers
- Maytag Neptune Washer Stops During the Wash Cycle and Must be Manually Restarted
- Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE3/4 Washer: F11 and FH Fault Codes
- Appliance Repair Radio Update
- Removing/Replacing the Shock Absorbers in Kenmore Elite HE3/4 and Whirlpool Duet Washers
- Maytag Neptune Washer Drum Bearing and Seal Replacement Kit
- Diagnosing a Bad Transmission in a Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer
- Fridaire Gallery Front Load Washer won't Drain or Spin
- Appliance Repair Podcast Update
- How NOT to Replace the Drive Coupler in Your Kenmore or Whirlpool Direct-Drive Washer
- Kenmore HE4t Washer Error messages F11 and Fdl
- Kenmore stacked laundry center washer makes loud squeal
- How to tell when the drive block is worn out in your Whirlpool or Kenmore direct-drive washer
- Diagnosing transmission problems in a Whirlpool / Kenmore top-loading, direct-drive washer
- How to check the transmission in a Frigidaire top-loading washer
- Some inside service tips on the new Kenmore Oasis washer
- How to troubleshoot a Maytag Dependable Care washer that only runs on the "Delicate" cycle
- Squeaky Maytag Washer Model #SAV4655EWW
- Kenmore HE3t or Whirlpool Duet Front Loading Washer Won't Start?
- Lint Filtering
- Staber Washer: A Customer's First Impression
- Upper Part of a Two-Part Agitator in a Whirlpool Washer Not Working
- Glorious Washer Repair
- Whirlpool Duet Washer Error Message HF
- Horizontal Axis Washers: Are They Worth the Money?
- Fixed a Washer With Dad
- Frigidaire (or 417 Kenmore) Front Load Washer Leaking from the Bottom; washer leak; washer repair
- How to Replace the Water Inlet Valve on Most Washers; Maytag, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Roper, Kenmore, Estate, GE, Hotpoint, Frigidaire
- How to Replace the Tub Boot on a Frigidaire-built, front-loading Washing Machine; Frigidaire washer repair; tub boot
- Is Your Washer a Flood Waiting to Happen?
- Mailbag: Washing Machine with a Case of the Drips
- How to Open a Whirlpool or Kenmore Direct-Drive Washer; how to take apart washer; washing machine disassembly; washer repair
- Whirlpool-Built Direct Drive Washer: Pump Removed from Motor
- Maytag Neptune Washer with Top Panel Raised, Accessing the Door Latch Assembly
- Whirlpool Washer wont spin - The Laundry Shack - Appliance Repair Hut - The Samurai Appliance Repair Forums; washer repair
- Removing timer knob on KitchenAid washer KAWE777BWHI - The Laundry Shack - Appliance Repair Hut - The Samurai Appliance Repair Forums; washer repair
- War Story: Maytag Washer LAT9714AAE Spins but Won't Fill or Agitate; washer repair
- How to Remove the Timer Knob from a Whirlpool Washer; washer repair
- How to Remove the Timer Knob from a GE Washer; washer repair
- How to Remove the Timer Knob from a Maytag Dependable Care Washer; washer repair
- Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer Component Access Diagram (valve, pump, motor, washer plate, u-joint, pressure switch, etc.); washer repair
- Whirlpool Duet Washer: how to remove the front access panel; how to remove the boot (bellows) assembly from the tub, how to replace the boot (bellows), washer repair
- Washing Machine Diagnostic and Repair Guide; washer repair; washing machine repair
- War Story: Working on a Stack Laundry Unit that Flooded; washer repair
- Is it Worth Replacing a Broken Coupler on a Whirlpool or Kenmore Direct Drive Washer?; washer repair
- Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE3t Washer Repair Manual
- Kenmore Washer Won't Spin; washer repair
- Frigidaire Gallery Front Load Washer Won't Drain or Spin; washer repair
- Kenmore (Frigidaire) Front Load Washer Tub Bearing Woes
- Whirlpool Duet Error Message HF
- Appliance Repair Revelation, Mystery Leak from a Frigidaire (Kenmore 417.xxxxx) Front Loading Washer
- Field Notes: Maytag MAV Washer Won't Run, Just Buzzes
- War Story: Leaking Frigidaire Front Loader
- GE WASHER ROARS DURING SPIN CYCLE
- Fisher & Paykel GW608 Slow Filling
- Frigidaire FWX445RF Washer - Won't Drain
- Fisher & Paykel GWL10 Washer Not Draining
- Washer Eating Bra Wires
- Rich Repairs on a Maytag Neptune Super Stack Washer
- Whirlpool Duet Washer Giving Some Not-So-Good Vibrations
- Black Smudges Left on Clothes After Doing Laundry
- Washing Machine Drain Pipe Backin' Up Blues
- Three Easy Steps to Total Washing Machine Flood Prevention
- Mailbag: Do Maytag Neptune Washers Still Suck?
- Washing Machine Shootout: The Staber vs. Whirlpool Duet
- Mailbag: Kenmore Front-load Washer Stinks
- Appliance Repair Revelation, Opening the Maytag Neptune Washer
- "Is There a Washer and Dryer Worth Buying?"
- Mailbag: Whirlpool/Kenmore Calypso CE Error
- Mailbag: Whirlpool/Kenmore Direct Drive Washer Suspension Springs
- Mailbag: Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer Debacle
- Mailbag: Fisher & Paykel Washer that Won't Start
- Mailbag: Washing Clothes in the Bathtub
- Mailbag: What Washing Machine Would the Samurai Buy?
- Mailbag: Washing Machine Help
- Appliance Repair Revelation: Fisher & Paykel DC Drive Washing Machine
- Appliance Repair Revelation: Is Your Washer Belt-Drive or Direct-Drive?
- Appliance Repair Revelation: Wiping Out Washer Lint
- Appliance Repair Revelation: Removing the Agitator from Your Washing Machine
- Appliance Repair Revelation: Water Flows into the Washer but the Tub Never Fills Up
- Mailbag: No-Spin and a Burnt R43 on a Maytag Neptune Washer
- Mailbag: Washer Keeps Filling Even When Unplugged
- Appliance Repair Revelation: Fixing Washer Water Flow Control Problems
- Mailbag: Maytag Neptune Machine Control Board R11 Burned Out...Again
- Mailbag: Amana Washer Leaks
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Replacing the Drive Coupler on a Whirlpool (or Kenmore) Direct Drive Washer
- Mailbag: Replacing the Belt on a Whirlpool (or Kenmore) Belt-Drive Washer
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer Repair Manual
- Mailbag: Maytag Neptune Washer Won't Spin
- Mailbag: Slow Water Flow into a Washer, Part II
- War Story: Maytag Neptune Stack Laundry MLE2000AYW, Washer No Spin
- The Maytag Neptune Washer: A Class Act
- Mailbag: Whirlpool/Kenmore Calypso Washer "LD" Error
- Mailbag: Slow Water Flow into a Washer, Part I
- Mailbag: Kenmore (Frigidaire) Front Load Washer Noisy Spin
- Mailbag: Help! My Washer Flooded!
- Mailbag: Washer Drain Pipe Overflowing
- Maytag Performa and Atlantis Washer Repair Manuals
- Mailbag: My Washer Stinks!
- Mailbag: Error Codes on a Whirlpool Calypso Washer
- Mailbag: Opening a Whirlpool or Kenmore Direct Drive Washer
- Appliance Tip of the Day [Encore]: Preventing Washer Floods
- Pearls from the Field: Gettin' Hosed
- Spin and Tumble!
- Mailbag: Maytag Atlantis Washer Squeals
- Replacing the Belt on a Whirlpool and Sears Kenmore Belt-Drive Washer
- Mailbag: Kenmore Washer Overflows After Replacing Drive Coupler
- Mailbag: Mystery Leak from a Direct-Drive Washer
- Mailbag: Whirlpool Belt-Drive Washer Won't Pump Out
- Samurai on the Job: Maytag Atlantis Washer Model MAV7600AWW
- Mailbag: Accessing the Lid Switch on a Whirlpool/Kenmore Direct Drive Washer
- Mailbag: Replacing the Cabinet on a Whirlpool-Style Direct-Drive Washer
- Mailbag: Washing Machine Overfills and Floods
- Mailbag: Kenmore Washer won't Agitate
- Mailbag: Water Flows into the Washer and then Right Out the Drain Hose
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Preventing Washer Floods
- Mail Bag: Whirlpool Washer No Spin Problem
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Maytag Atlantis Washer Squealing
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Slow Water Flow into Your Washer
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Sudsing out of Your Washer Drain Stand Pipe
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Preventing Washer Floods
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Your Detergents Suck
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Washer Water Usage
- Appliance Tip of the Day: Levelling Your Washer