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- Join my newsletter:rick-bolt.ck.page/61fc82e319 In this video I free my stuck agitator while fixing my Maytag washing machine. My agitator was stuck on and I had trouble getting it removed. I eventually used a tow strap to remove it.
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After struggling with my washer for over an hour, I found this video and had the agitator out and everything fixed in under 10 minutes. You win the internet today, sir! Thanks
You are a hero! I was about to give in and accept I had to get a new washer... It took all of my 130#, but it worked! Thank you!
Hey I just wanted to say thank for this video. I have actually been a professional appliance technician for 15 years and have struggled with these. Tried different kinds of penetrating oils to break it loose, use hot water/steam to try to break it loose. Even removed the whole transmission before to get it knocked out but I have never thought to try it this way.
I actually did it on a job today and it worked perfectly
Awesome, glad it is working for you,.You are welcome.
This advice not only saved the day, but also allowed me to get out some aggression. No tow strap, but used the sheet that had been sucked under.
Always good to get that aggression out in healthy ways!!
I currently have a sheet stuck under mine and we can’t figure out how it got under there or get it out. Might be trying this out 😭
Your 3 year old video is still saving the day!
Glad it helped.
Like many others… THANK YOU!!!! This saved me from hours of frustration. Amazing advice
Worked great! Hardest part was getting the tow strap underneath. But worked perfectly!
Thank you, It still needed some persuasion but this was the only video I could find in the vastness of the internet that addressed this issue. You have my gratitude.
Glad it helped!
This was the only video I found that addressed the “stuck “ agitator. Taking your idea I applied a little different method. I used a cargo strap. I needed a lot of pressure. As I tapped with a rubber mallet I kept adding pressure until it popped off.
I was having exactly the same problem when trying to swap out the transmission on a Kenmore 500 series. All the how-to videos show agitators/impellers lifting away like *magic* with no advice on how to deal with a stubborn case.
I used a ratcheted tie-down strap + 2x4, and it took more than a few mallet whacks. But after < 10 minutes I tugged on the top and it popped right off! You have saved us a lot of time and possibly another $70 or so for a new agitator. Thanks a ton, Rick!
Glad it worked for you!
It worked, but we added some vinegar about 45 minutes before we pulled, and it still took about 15 minutes of pulling and hitting until it finally broke loose. Now we're working to pull the drum out...
Thanks for the video.
you're a lifesaver, my sister and I have been watching these videos that say it comes off easily and started to wonder if it even came off.
Outa sight! This video saved me so much time and trouble, and stopped be from cutting the agitator off with a hacksaw. I made a couple of modifications that may have made it even easier.
(1) I used a ratchet tie-down strap with an S-shaped metal hook on each end. The strap was about 1 inch wide. I could have wrapped the strap under the agitatior like you did, but since the hooks fit, I just hooked them under the edge, and used the ratchet to tighten the strap over the board.
(2) I used a hair dryer to apply heat to the top of the agitator where the splines are. That is the only place the agitator touches anything. I try to apply heat in any application where I want to get two parts un-stuck.
After about 5 minutes of heating and beating the agitator up and down and around and around with a rubber mallet, the agitator popped off. Great feeling! I think I'll go and enjoy me some Thanksgiving leftovers now!
Thanks for the help brother, and God bless.
Awesome, thanks for the comment and tips, enjoy the leftovers.
Genius solution! It worked perfectly for me, after a lot of effort and sweat, with no result.
Glad it helped!
I rarely comment on videos, but I just got to say: this is freakin brilliant! I had been straining and straining, and getting nowhere. I expected to throw my back out, as happens with me. I decided to check youtube and hope somebody posted a solution. I finally found this and it made sense. The mechanical advantage of the 2x4 twisting the strap (I used a 2x3. even better!) The tapping both low and high on the agitator. All perfect! This method was smart and simple. The agitator popped off with minimal effort. Much thanks for posting this video.
Thank you for the positive comment, glad it helped.
Thank you for this video super helpful
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This works perfectly. Had the same problem removing the agitator and got it out in 5 minutes. Thank you for posting this video.
Glad it helped
Rick, thanks so much for your video!! I had the agitator off in five minutes, saved me a bunch of time and frustration. Thank you again from New England.
You're welcome!
I decided to look for videos as soon as i figured out the darn thing was stuck. I am not one to write comments, but making an exception on this one. slight modification in execusion, but same basic idea. Took 20 seconds and pop goes the agitator. THANK YOU!!
Thank you.
After 4 attempts, this worked for me. My washer is a direct drive and it's rusted and doesn't seem to be agitating correctly But I did get the agitator off! Thanks!
Just tried your technique today. It worked like a charm. I did spray PB blaster on first. Thank you for your video!
Glad it helped
Been looking for a video like this for about an hour!! This did the trick!! Thanks!!
I spent so many hours today watching vids and looking up manuals because mine doesnt lift out like in all the vids. 😢
You're the only one to address this 🎉 thanks.
Glad it helped, you are welcome.
Solid solution to getting the agitator out. Thanks for the tip.
Your technique worked perfectly, thank you!
I tried your method and it was very hard. However, I tried another method which I find it easy and want to share to people like you. Here is the method. Once you loss the bolt turn on the washer for a while and open the washer and wiggle the agitator slowly and will come out easily. I spend more than 4 hours finally it came out easily.
Thank you for the genius solution and sharing the video, so in effect it comes off like a lawn mower engine flywheel.
I have a newer model. It has a steel spline insert. I stumbled across your video by accident. I couldn’t get the bolt to break loose and was looking for that video. I ended up using an impact to get it out, after that the agitator would not budge. Since I stumbled across your video, I gave it a shot. It worked to the “T”. Thanks man!
My bolt is stuck, i have tried an impact and it wont come out, any ideas?
Thank you! after several videos. I found yours. It gave me the confirmation I need.
I also found too. That if a 7/16" doesn't work. A 10mm does the job for that bolt. I let it sit over night with tension.
I had a 2×4 over the top of the washer also. But, I used a come-A- long strap with an old belt rapped around the agitator.😁👍
I'm still working on mine but after a great fight I finally see some resolution I think you may have saved my lower back extremity!
( trying to keep it clean)
Thank you
I just did the same repair couldn't get the bolt of even with my impact. Got a higher torque impact with long extension and it spun right off. After that same problem with stuck agitator. I used your technique with the strap and 2x4. Just a little tapping and it popped off. Good tip
All the other videos we watched weren't helpful at all (they all showed the agitator smoothly lifting right out), after straining to get it out for over an hour and my husband worried we were going to break it, we finally found this video. My husband grabbed his rubber mallet, added some boiling water, and used a belt (we didn't have a strap near by) and after about 20 more minutes of messing with it, it popped out. Thank you so much, this video saved us.
Thank you for the kind comment. I am glad it was helpful.
I tried for hours to get this off. I should of watched ur video. Got it off within 5 min. All ur steps worked. Thanks so much!!
You are welcome. I am glad it helped.
After spending the afternoon fighting that thing, crying a bit, I found you video. You got it right. I did exactly what you said and then tap it hard ish at the top and pow. It came loose. Thank you so much
Glad it helped!
God bless you! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I come home after a very long day & I'm thrilled because I'm going to throw my freshly bleached sheets into the dryer & throw myself into a hot shower (gotta shave them legs when you got fresh laundered sheets coming). Except.... My FLIPPIN flat sheet is stuck under the agitator plate!!! You saved my night! I didn't have to rip or cut my sheet. Yaayyyeeee me! 😉
Awesome. Thank you!
Hey I wanted to thank you for this video. It did work for me but I was forced to do a bigger version. The 2x4, strap and rubber hammer didn't do it. I have an old mantle that's 4 inches thick by 12 inches wide. I ended up using that with an automotive floor jack on top of it and a tow strap. The jack was straining some but after two tries with that setup, the agitator popped off. That's the most stuck thing I've ever encountered! 😆
yeah, that sounds tough!
Brilliant! Thank you so much! I had my 23 y/o, stuck agitator off in less than 5 minutes and I didn’t break it in the process!
Fantastic!
This is my exact problem as we speak thank you!
This was awesome! Did the trick in like 10 seconds....thanks for posting!
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching.
Tip: The reason the agitator won't come up easily is because of rust. Let the agitator soak in 3 gallons of white vinegar for 18-24 hours to dissolve the rust, then the agitator will come right out.
I’m going to try this now.
I just read that using vinegar on your washing machine can be bad because of the acidity. Not sure how accurate it is, but I just wanted to put it out there in case
@@jamesjagusch187 my wife uses vinegar in most of our wash loads to kill bacteria. Its not bad in low concentrations
I know you posted this 3 years ago, but this method worked when all else failed! Thank you
Great to hear!
Excellent video, Thanks. Got the strap and am still pulling and pounding. I'm going to try the boiling water and vinegar next.
Ended up being able to use this little handheld garden claw to wedge under and after a few tries it popped off. Was the perfect size and angle to pry it off and i figured less likely to crack the plastic since pressure is a bit more evenly distributed among three prongs rather than the small pry bar i have. Couldn't believe it worked lol.
Thank you so much for this! I chipped and split the hell out of that agitator hammering it but it finally broke free. I can see exactly where it was stuck now from rust and decay.
Bad news though. I wanted to blame a kid’s toy or the wife’s bra so bad, but unfortunately it was my favorite tank top that got stuck under the agitator in the first place. Good thing I was home alone when I fixed it!
I know the feeling! Glad it helped.
Lol
Awesome video. I needed a solution for this problem, after searching the internet for an agi-tamer and with no luck doing so.
Great information. I used what is called pea line rope. It's a thin flat nylon style rope that boring crews use to pull wire through conduit. I used a smaller board and wrapped it like you did. I had also sprayed some penetrating oil in the center. I let it set for about 30 minutes and took a long 3/8 extension and placed it in the center, tapped it a few times with a hammer. It popped right up. I had been placing screw drivers under it, and some locksmith air bags. It wasn't budging. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your methods.
Only video I could find like this. So it will help trying to figure out why there is rusty little bits of metal in the bottom of the washing machine after cycle. we're thinking take the agitator apart to see if it's rusty
This worked great, thanks for posting. It took a lot of frustration away.
Glad it helped
Thanks for the vid.
After watching it I wiggled the agitator, but since I had no straps I decided to wrap my belt around the base of the agitator and pulled. The agitator came off. :)
If I had not watch your video, I would not have taught of that. So thanks a lot.
Great tip! Glad it helped.
This video helped me very, very much, thank you.
You're welcome!
I passed a strap through bottom of the agitator but did not board on top. Wiggled lightly from side to side while not trying to break the plastic agitator but had no luck. Got the idea to heat the top of the agitator with a blow dryer and then wiggled back and forth using the strap. It worked! The low heat setting will slightly expand the plastic helping it loosen a stubborn agitator.
BROTHER THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! YOUR VIDEO WAS/IS THE BEST!!!!
I used a strap, and it worked. Good thinking! Thank you.
It worked like a charm! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
I really appreciate this video , in fact i had the same idea with the strap but not the wood. Great help, thanks so much. 😊
Thanks Bro! It worked! When I’m thru I’ll donate to the cause!
Great concept! I used a ratchet strap and a board and a rubber mallet. Worked!"
YAAAHHHH MAN!! I LOVE YOU!! IT FINALLY WORKED!!
Brilliant idea! It worked😊 thankyou for sharing
You saved me! What a great solution, thank you kind sir!
Glad the video helped.
@@RickBolt The straps along with tension created with the piece of wood were an ingenious idea that worked perfectly
This worked for us thank you for showing the real deal!!!!
Great to hear!
Hi. Great technique. The ratchet strap slid in great. I had added a mix of hot water n dollar tree awesome orange all purpose degreaser n spot remover because of the citrus acid it to loosen the gunk under agitator. With straps it took less than 5 mins to pop agitator off.
Your idea worked great ! Thank you for posting your video!
Glad it helped!
Very useful vid. Thanks for the help!
Thank you thank you I was about to cut it off totally works THANK YOU
That is slick Sir...
Thanks for the video..
thanks you thanks sooo much i just did your tecnic, it worked ferfect .
Thank you, I will give it a shot
Thank you, going to try it now
Thank you!!! I was having the same issue. This worked great.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this post, it helps me to take out my agitator
you are welcome
You are a genius! Worked in 30 seconds!!!
Thank you for your kind comment
This worked awesome! I tried everything and saw this ! It took a bit with my Lil muscles but I did it lol
Oh thank you!! Soooo much I love you for this video. Your the MAN hands down.
Thank you for the kind comment!
Super helpful, thank you for the trick and clip.
You are welcome.
You sir are a genius. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind comment. I am glad this video is helping others solve this problem.
Your video was great, thanks for the special note that a hammer might help to un-stick the agitator once the screw was removed. Our hearts sunk after the success of getting the bolt out with a 13" extension on the end of a drill. The agitator would not budge......until a few taps at the top with a rubber mallet. Yeah, saved us time & $$! Thank you so much!!
Glad it helped
Thank you. This was driving me nuts
Your method worked for me too, thank you.
You're welcome!
Just had to do this on my Maytag commercial washer. Ended up using two air wedges, a weeding tool from WalMart, a Rubber mallet, and a lot of anger.
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome
I had to hit mine on the bottom to get it to come out. Chipped the top when I hit it at first. So definitely try hitting it on the bottom at first. But thanks for the help!
Just did the wood and straps and after getting the right pressure and tight spot..a few hits with the rubber mallet...came right off 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁😁😁🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 dont bother with anything else...you need godly force and that is it!!!
Thanks for the video! I simply sprayed some lubricant in the hole once the bolt was removed. I let it soak for about 20 minutes then tapped all around the top and bottom with a rubber mallet. It popped right out! Thank you sir!!
Great tip!
i literally just a minute ago climbed in stuck my feet on either side and yanked lmfao.
Thank you so much.
mine is the same exact unit and its stuck as well.
I will definitely try this method. And give a second comment on my Outcome
Well it worked after continuing to tap with rubber mallet around on the shaft of the agitator it finally broke loose.
I would have never thought to try a ratchet strap under the agitator with a 2x4 across the top.
Thanks so much for your EXTREMELY valuable video.
Mine was stuck as well, sprayed some penetrating oil (PB Blaster) in the bolt hole after removing the bolt, tapped the top of the agitator a couple times with a rubber mallet, let sit for about 30 seconds and it pulled right off. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for this! Only thing that worked for me
Glad it helped!
GREAT!!! I'm rushing to free my stuck Maytag agitator. Goodbye new washer.
Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you!!!
ok i will try this tomorrow. my admiral washer's agitator was stuck as well.. i watch tons of video and was like.. ok after you remove the bolt its very easy to pull the agitator.. and it got me agitated. ugh!
Thank you!
Job Martinez thanks for watching!
I also have a stuck agitator on a maytag a112 but my model doesn't seem to have a bolt in the middle of the agitator, unless I missed something major.
It does everything in the washing cycle except agitating. The belts seem fine but I can only turn them in one direction using my hand. And the agitator doesn't turn at all manually.
I hope I'll be able to lift the agitator off with your method.
My strap was too wide so I ended up using a shoelace tied to my strap and then a 2x3. That plus some WD-40 did the trick. Thanks!
Thanks. It worked for me.
We have been working on our Whirlpool washer for more than a week. Blood sweat and tears. Banged, Beat, tried trampoline spring tool, Citric Acid, Vinigar, Degreaser, tow strap as in the video more than a few time. It is still stuck tight. Not sure what to try next
Thank you so much!!
You're welcome!
Eventually had to use a 4 lb. sledge on the nut, but this method works. Be careful hammering the bolt, its aluminum and deforms. Put and 11mm or 12mm steel socket on it and hit that.
Thank you so much
You are welcome
How do you keep the whole drum from rotating when taking the bolt out at the bottom of the Agitator? I don't have an impact driver, just a ratchet and extensions.
I had the same issue and used these steps. Unfortunately I got inpatient and put too much pressure on it and it cracked. It finally came out after beating it with rubber mallet. I bought the agitator on amazon for $60 and replaced it.
I’m glad this worked for many however we used this method and a piece of the bottom busted off. So be careful when trying this.