the agitator on most washers go back and forth . at least one i know of goes up and down. we will talk about the back and forth.Underneath the tub usually accessable from the back of the machineis a transmission and belt along with other things. when you start the washer it will fill with water . When the correct volume of water is reached a switch is activated that sends power to the timer which in turn routes power to the proper connections needed to agitate. now when washing power is sent to a agitator control which lifts a plunger that makes the transmission rock back and forth which is calledagitation
An agitator that barely moves in a washing machine likely has too many clothes in the machine. Too many clothes constricts the agitator and prevents it from working as it should.
Pulsator is like agitator, but it doesnt have a post at the centre
that would be the agitator. it moves the laundry around to 'swish' the water through your clothes.
Top-loaders have two options for swirling the load: an agitator (central spindle), or an impeller (a small bump at the bottom of the bowl). Impellers spin and pulse to turn the washing over, rather than twisting it. Washing machines with impellers tend to be easier to load and unload, but their dirt removal isn't always as good as agitator models.
It depends on what type of washer it is. If it's a GE model, and the motor / transmission is good most likely your problem is the Agitator Coupler which is located beneath the agitator If the washer is made by Whirlpool / Kenmore and the motor / transmission is good most likely your problem is the Agitator Dogs which are located inside the agitator Both are easy and inexpensive fixes
An agitator that barely moves in a washing machine likely has too many clothes in the machine. Too many clothes constricts the agitator and prevents it from working as it should.
Pulsator is like agitator, but it doesnt have a post at the centre
An agitator is a device or mechanism to put something into motion by shaking or stirring. There are several different types of agitators, such as manual, a washing machine agitator, and a magnetic agitator.
When you washing machine is in the spin cycle the agitator should rotate along with the drum of your washing machine and that's normal. There is no way it could be going up and down and will only appear that is is agitating while on spin.
agitator cap can be unscrewed, then the retaining nut removed, then the agitator pedestal can be pulled up off the drive splines.
Agitator
that would be the agitator. it moves the laundry around to 'swish' the water through your clothes.
The agitator has two parts. One is the bottom agitator and then you have the top agitator that moves the clothes around. If the top part of the agitator is not moving. You probably need to replace the dog ears. A great sight to look this info up is www.repairclinic.com. I have ordered from them before. Good Luck! Karen
Top-loaders have two options for swirling the load: an agitator (central spindle), or an impeller (a small bump at the bottom of the bowl). Impellers spin and pulse to turn the washing over, rather than twisting it. Washing machines with impellers tend to be easier to load and unload, but their dirt removal isn't always as good as agitator models.
It depends on what type of washer it is. If it's a GE model, and the motor / transmission is good most likely your problem is the Agitator Coupler which is located beneath the agitator If the washer is made by Whirlpool / Kenmore and the motor / transmission is good most likely your problem is the Agitator Dogs which are located inside the agitator Both are easy and inexpensive fixes
it works by putting your clothes in the washing machine and turning on all the details
A hair dryer has more in common with a vacuum cleaner than a washing machine. Both hair dryers and vacuum cleaners use fans to move air. In a washing machine, the motor spins a tub and/or the agitator in a tub, and the clothes and/or the water move around.