Still relevant in 2022. Just fixed my old Whirlpool today in less than 10 min and the parts costed me $3.18 with tax. Got the universal agitator dogs from Tribles Appliance less than a mile away. The wife wanted to throw out the machine and get a new $600+ one, but I said, let me check KZread like I did last year when the clutch (a $15 fix) went out and the machine won't spin cycle. That was an easy fix too. Total out of pocket for both was less than $20. Works perfectly now

Good video! Easy to follow! I just did this repair to mine at home. I have an 80 series washer. I ended up replacing the whole cam kit on it. When I did my repairs I pulled the whole agitator out so I could clean it really good. The kit was $25. The good part is the person at the parts store I got the cam kit from told me that they are still manufacturing parts for these washers so repairing them will still remain cheap. I had a little talk with my neighbor and they told us that they have been through 3 washers in the last 10 years. Mine is over 20 years old with only little repairs to be done. In all, I have had to replace the pump at the bottom, the cam, the lid switch and adjust the timer switch over the last 20 years. If they still made these types of washers I would buy one in a heartbeat again!

Just repaired my Kenmore model 110 from 1992 THAT STILL WORKS. Second set of agitator dogs ive put in. I won't buy a new washer because they dont have traditional agitators anymore. Kenmore products last forever. How Sears and Kmart went out of business had to be bad business management.

My washer is from 1998 and still works because I’ve done my own repair. I’ve don’t this twice now and it’s soooooo easy, thank you!

Thanks so much. I have a 23 year old kenmore 80 series that just started doing the same thing. I also have an old school parts store not too far from me. This should fix the issue. thank you!!!

Thanks for the video. Fixed ours. 22 years

I thought we were facing replacement or an expensive repair on our 20 year-old Kenmore Model 70. Amazingly, I found a bunch of videos on the problem and this one is an exact match. Counting the extra time cleaning all parts, we're talking 30 minutes. Our Dogs were far more deteriorated that yours. Thanks!

Thanks so much for sharing your video. I was able to avoid a service charge.

Thanks for making this video. I followed your steps and fixed my washer. Total cost for parts, 99 cents.

This was the solution for my Kenmore Series 80 washer. Easy and quick fix. Thank you very much for the video.

my washing machine is at least 20 years old, so i've had to replace a couple different parts lately. i'm surprised by how much plastic the manufacturers use to get snapped or eaten up. i sort of think its so suckers end up buying a new machine instead of spending $3 to fix it themselves. its stuff like this that makes me thankful for the internet

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@beerbrewer737

6 жыл бұрын

"...so suckers end up buying a new machine instead of spending $3 to fix it themselves." You're 100% correct.

@tonysamson75

6 жыл бұрын

CSick27 kk,

@danielfitzgerald9008

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonysamson75 I agree 100% And they do and people make a business on the side fixing them In the long run Everyone wins

@duubtuub3071

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielfitzgerald9008 Nope. The suckers still lose the difference between the cost of a new machine and a $3 part, and the value of their time having to deal with replacing something that would not have broken for years if the manufacturer had put in a correctly engineered part. When I find a poorly designed part in a product, I skip that manufacturer on the next go-round, so they lose my business as a result.

FANTASTIC video! I was able to repair my washer in about 5 minutes! Dogs cost me $5.95. You saved me over $80 in repairman fees!

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback!

Thank you! I'm an (almost) 60-year-old woman, and I was able to fix my own washing machine because of your video.

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm so glad this helped!

@guillerminatorres8626

4 жыл бұрын

I cannot seem to separate the top agitator from the bottom one. I tried stepping on the bottom one and pulling the top one off but it does not come off. What to do?@@TheOriginalMechanic

I wanted to thank you for this video. On Saturday my washer stopped agitating. I was able to find this video and it’s my same washer. Ordered the part for $5 and it was delivered today. This took about five minutes to do! Thanks again. Wish I could upload a video of the outcome

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and well done!

Thank you! I was hoping the fix would be easy enough for me to do it myself. My agitator dogs are broken and need to be changed. Im glad I won't have to pay someone to do it for me 🙌

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 ай бұрын

Good luck with your repair!

Thank you!! what a cheap and easy fix, glad to do it myself

I just want to THANK YOU for posting this video! My venerable Kenmore agitator stopped the other day and I thought I was in for an expensive service call. When Googling, I came across your video and it sounded like it might be the answer, so I ordered the 'dogs' from Amazon (less than $4, as you mentioned). They came today and it was, literally, 5 minutes to put them in; now the washer is back in business. THANK YOU from both my wife and me.

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

You're both welcome. I appreciate that you took the time to comment.

Just what I needed...Thanks so much

2024 just performed the same fix Thank you kind sir

Thank-you - this really helped me and now my washer is fixed!

Hey sir you just saved few hundred bucks from my pocket. Thank you so much!

This video is still effective! Just replaced the agitator dogs on my old Kenmore washer. Thanks for being concise and to the point.

Thank you for creating this video.

Your video just saved me $70. Thanks!

Thanks for a no nonsense "DIY" vid. Just fixed my Series 80 Kenmore washer.

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you for posting this!

I paid just over 4.00 for a new set of dogags at one of the few remaining parts stores in my area, and now it works great! Thank you.

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

Thank you sir! Great job, saved me a lot of worry! Looked on Amazon for the dog agit's @ over $7 not including the shipping. But found them at Walmart for $5 including tax and shipping! Problem solved!

Had to watch the video because my lower par came off as well and could not figure out how to remove the dogs. Thanks for the video it made it a minute project with watching the video and writing this thank you message!

@TheOriginalMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

Thank you so much. you just saved me a bunch of money I don't have to spend for repairs. God bless you.

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Alright! Well done.You're welcome.

The video is a few years old now but it's still relevant. I paid four dollars for the parts & fixed it in 20 minutes.

Thank you for posting this!!!! It helped me out so much!!!

Thank you... Yours was the most concise and easy the understand video.

Thank you so much for creating this video. I can now feel more reassured I'll be able to put the agitator back on now that I've taken it off. I can't wait until the part shops open tomorrow and I can buy the agitator dogs. I want to fix this machine so I can win fight with my mom. My mother and I have been arguing about what to do regarding my washing machine that worked but the agitator wasn't turning properly. She kept on telling me to buy a new machine since my Kenmore is now over 10 years old and appliances are only supposed to last 10 years according to planned obsolescence 'rules'....consumerism is her mantra. I've got more of an environmentalist leaning, and I don't have time to research, then shop for, and then take time off of work to wait around all day for the delivery of a new machine. I'm making my kids watch me fix this machine so they are not going to be part of the generation that throws out everything because no one knows how to fix anything anymore,. Also to show them that a mom can fix stuff....my husband's contribution to this so far was that he noticed that the agitator wasn't working, shrugged his shoulders and told me to do something about it. By the way, in your video, why didn't you wash off the gunk build up on it before you replaced it? I did this with mine hoping that this will further prevent the dogs from slipping. I also pulled up the lower portion of the agitator off to clean that too....lots of gunk built up over the years in the inside of the bottom of that part.

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I'm glad you've found my video helpful. I, too, have long believed in keeping machines out of the dump and scrapyard as long as possible. I think 20 years is a better guideline for the life of major appliances and I have personally seen them last much longer. You are going to win that bet and thanks for the excellent comment! Oh, and I didn't even notice the gunk...but that's just a guy thing.

Best advice I’ve seen for this topic. Thanks bud

Great video Sir!! I also checked out the comments you helped so many people Me being one Thank You again Sir.

@TheOriginalMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank u sooo much!! I got a washer off of fb and was worried i got ripped off. Your video was simple and i easily fixed my washer!

Had to say "Thank You". A $3.99 package of those parts (Whirlpool makes them in Black Plastic now) and your video here, saved me from a contractor repairing our Kenmore for $350.00 or more (yeah right, he said it was "The Motor" without even looking at it). Somewhere that guy has a pair of Cement Shoes in his future!

@TheOriginalMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Repair shops and their scary phone calls are the reason I DIY

Yeah, many thanks to you for this video. Saved me a ton of money and frustration. Mine was slighty different but close enough for me to figure out. I have clean clothes again!!

So I need to comment.. all of these show a 7/16 nut holding the agitator on, well I must have a one of a kind series 80 kenmore.. mine had a Plastic nut with a 1/2 inch drive square which held down a spring over the drive to allow for a floating top agitator piece.. maybe you can cover that including the removal of the plastic sleeve retainer over the hub that holds the dogs in place.. I'm sure there are many more like mine that people need some direction.. BTW once I figured how it came apart it took less than 10 min to repair I do appreciate your videos as I used one for the lid switch..

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 ай бұрын

Nice work. I haven't the set-up you had to deal with.

Excellent repair video! Saved me buying a new washer! Thanks

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. So glad you were able to make good use of the video.

Just did this today. Thank you

Good video easy to follow..

thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful. I was all prepared to purchase a brand new washing machine, but I fixed it for a LOT less!

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to hear the video saved you some money!

Fixed mine thanks to your vid. God bless you sir .

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad this helped you!

Thanks for your excellent instructional video. It saved me at least $100.

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you. Just fixed my washer for $6.00.

Top part of the bolt is broken off. Any other way to remove the agitator? Great video!

@JessiDolli

3 жыл бұрын

I know. Mine looks very corroded and rusty almost like it would break if I started turning it. I would say it may have to be broken off and replaced with a new one. I seen where they have a “new kit” on here for washing machine agitators and it includes a new bolt w/ washer, a new black o’ ring where the fabric softener lid comes off underneath, a new part for the entire agitator as well as the bottom so I’m going to look into that because I’ve a feeling my bolt/washer along with every other piece may need to be replaced. Good luck.

Thanks you.. Same washer I was clueless, until I watched ur video... Thanks again..☺☺☺☺

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to comment!

Excellent 👌. Thanks for posting

I had to get a hooky tool to pry under the clips in order to get the assembly to part.

Hi there, I was wondering if WD40 would help loosen the 7/16" bolt (holding the agitator to the shaft) as it is very stubborn and refuses to budge?

@TheOriginalMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Sure why not. Good luck with it

Thanks for this. Definitely a cheap and easy repair

...wow, unbelievable. I've just tolerated my agitator doing poorly and making that "stripped out" sound for years. I never knew how cheaply and easily this could be fixed. Got $4 in replacement parts and it's like a new washer!

@Goldenwoodz

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for not throwing it out these direct drive Whirlpool made machines are awesome until they start slipping into spin when they should only ever neutral drain

I have a Kenmore washer, but if I use Whirlpool agitator dogs, will it still be alright?

This video is great, but after removing the fabric softener cup there is a plastic piece wedged in that will not allow me access to the bolt. I don’t want to break it- any ideas on how to remove this?

Thank you! Very helpful!

The cap that fell off at the 2 minute mark - any idea what that piece/part is called? Mine is cracked and I'd like to replace it. Thank you! - great video!

@TheOriginalMechanic

Жыл бұрын

No I don't'. I would check for an online parts manual if you don't have the original paper copy.

Good job

Great video man! Helped me out a lot. My friends washer is good as new!

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting and nice work!

thanks! big help!

What size Socket is it ? As close as I can come to is a 10MM.. My bolt is all Rusted up . So I Cleaned it out and I know I will have to put some WD40 or something down there to get it to loosen . Any Tips Out there ???

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

+BigHeartedMan65 Mine was 7/16. That's the right idea to use a penitrant. Let it soak in there a while. That's a tough problem though, because the agitator will turn with the bolt. Keep working it both ways and use a jarring motion and hopefully it will break loose. Good luck with it.

@JessiDolli

3 жыл бұрын

That’s how mine is so I’m having the same problem. I decided to just buy a new bolt/washer because of the corrosion sadly.

I found it easier that i kept my socket & extension in place, while spinning the bottom part of the agitator to take out the bolt, saves me from cranking the ratchet so many times with so little room

Mine is a 90 series and I can’t find the spring retainer plastic piece with the bolt. It is one piece where bolt comes out at the bottom. Do you know where this piece can be purchased? Sears does not have it. I don’t see it anywhere online...

I replaced the dogags and now the agitator moves, but only back and forth. It doesn’t continue around in a 360 like it did before. Could I have messed something else up in the process or is there something else I should do?

@pmarquisYT

5 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Edge The black part which he slides back down the cylinder at 3:25, if you put it the wrong way down, it will cause the problem you're describing.

The kit comes with an O-ring but unfortunately none of the videos covers where to put it

If the agitator still doesn't just come off and you're sure there is another bolt that your specific washer has, and of course, noone is aware of. fight the urge to go searching for other agitator removal videos and play them forwards. Backwards and forwards again the truth is that in lieu of the obscure bolt that doesn't exist, most likely it's rusted into place. You can use WD40 to break lose the agitator. Spray it liberally down the thread pattern area and let it soak in. finally add some elbow grease and it should break loose. Good luck!

Thanks for the video - However like so many others of this type, please tell us which model number you are working on. I have a model 70 but the agitator assembly is not the same.

Hola soy Araceli de Zihuatanejo te doy las gracias , ya que al ver tú vídeo pude cambiarle los perros a la lavadora de mi mamá no es el mismo modelo pero lo LOGRÉ. No se como enviarte un vídeo y lo puedas ver. Gracias que Dios te bendiga

Is that black mold in there?

Thanks Man! I appreciate it!

Thank you, fixed in 10 minutes.

Muy bien explicado gracias

Bingo Shazam! Thanks just ordered the dogs👍

Appreciated. I have this problem. Will repair it now 😀

Anyone kno why it keeps agitating clothes in a circular motion-one direction even after replacing dogs?

I was able to successfully use this to replace my dogs but now I’m having a small leak at the bottom of the machine.. exact same kenmore 80 series model. Is it possibly from not reinstalling the agitator properly? Any advice would be appreciated!

@TheOriginalMechanic

10 ай бұрын

I can't see how this repair could result in a leak. You may need to look under there to find the source. There may be a drain hose that somehow came a bit loose, especially if you had the move the machine during the repair.

@snixysnix

9 ай бұрын

Okay, thanks so much!

My washer is 110.92480200. We removed the entire agitator because we needed to remove the basket to replace the lint filter underneath. How do we get the agitator itself to come apart in two pieces so we can replace the dog agits?

@TheOriginalMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

I would think you have to remove the bolt holding the two sections together.

My bolt is corroded and stripped what do I do

What do you do if the bolt head inside the agitator is dissolved and cannot be grabbed by the socket wrench?

@TheOriginalMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Try a smaller socket, maybe a metric size. Use some WD-40 or PB blaster first.

@AbhijitShrikhande

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalMechanic Thank you for the suggestion. It did not work for me though. It is a sad state of affairs with the bolt melting down / dissolving like that.

Thanks!!! Great video!!!

Awesome. Thx for tutorial.

Anyone else’s NOT have the 7/16” bolt???? Mine is just a plastic collar with no clear way to remove it.

If agitator is broken will it make the washer shake violently on spin cycle?

@TheOriginalMechanic

Жыл бұрын

This particular problem certainly won't cause that to happen.

@prftaepps

Жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalMechanic what I think is happening is that because the agitator isn't working the clothes are piling up to a side.

Bolt seems to be stuck, even tried spraying WD40. Any suggestions?

@TheOriginalMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I usually use a penetrant and also shock the bolt with short hard strikes with a hammer.

Best video it worked thanks!

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to hear it helped.

Excellent

good job where is a good place to get the Gog Aggs for the 80047 Series 70 Kenmore washer?

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

I ordered them form Amazon. Thanks for watching.

@DeSoccerRefMan

8 жыл бұрын

Tanks - very good vid btw

Mine thing at 2:19 does not come out like in the video, it looks the same, but the piece does not just slide out like that.

@TheOriginalMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Most likely it is stuck on there. Parts can become fond of one another. Maybe soak it a bit.

Perfect. THANKS!!!!

Great video I supect my machine needs the same repair,

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah this pretty common.

Great video! I personally would’ve taken advantage of cleaning the agitator and grime.

Thank you!

I had a question for the sponsored parts and kits on your video would you recommend they work? And are they reliable sites?

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

I had nothing to do with these links. If they are genuine Whirlpool parts they would be fine.

That washer is a Kenmore washer

So it turns out I'm missing that black ring. Any idea what it's called so I can order it?

@TheOriginalMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't, but you should be able to find an exploded view online. I have always been able to find one, even for older equipment.

@ukieflip

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalMechanic Thanks anyways. I fixed it using what I already had, plus the dogs, which were completely broken off.

Question, to replace the agitator dogs, will I need to take the entire top part of the agitator out?

@007Environment

8 жыл бұрын

Or, does it depend on the washer I have?

@TheOriginalMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

Well, yes. But that only involves one 7/16" nut to get it apart, at least on the model I worked on. There may be a few differences from model to model.

My agitator does spin, but there is some water at the end of the spin cycle and the clothes at the bottom are drenched in water. Would this problem be solved by replacing those 4 little dogs? Thank you ahead of time.

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

No, you have some other kind of problem- maybe a plugged drain sump or problem with the drain pump.

@midnightprayer5784

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that answer, may I ask is the drain pump a part of the washer or does it have anything to do with the pipe that goes out of the washer, I'm assuming causes the water to be carried away from the washer by. I shook it the other day and then the next load of laundry didn't leave any water. So then I washed some bath rugs and the weight of them plus water wouldn't drain and left them soaked with some water in the machine, I shouldn't wash rugs in the washer, I didn't know that before.

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

The pump is mounted in the bottom of the washer. I have a video on removing and checking the pump: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIScx6ejdM7Jmag.html

@midnightprayer5784

7 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate that information, God bless you!

@TheOriginalMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Thanks alot

THANK YOU!!

@TheOriginalMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

Narciso Rodriguez You're welcome. I really appreciate the comment!