Another Whirlpool Agitator Question

Sounds very like you need to replace the "dogs", four little nylon pieces that drive the top part of the agitator around. Fairly simple job, you'll need a 7/16" socket plus an extension.

Hi,

That appears to be a part# to something....but it is not a model# :(

Worn agitator drive dogs can prevent the top 1/2 of the agitator from working properly.

jeff Appliance Repair Aid

Where do you get the "dogs", how much should they cost and do they come with instructions? I could possibly handle this with instructions as long as I don't have to "walk" the machine out of its spot wedged against the dryer to do it.

Ok...I found the model #! I was looking on the lid...not on the lip UNDER the lid. The model of my Whirlpool Washing Machine is LA5500XT.

There is no parts dealer in my little town. Is there an online source for these worn out nylon dogs in the agitator?

Try here...

Hi,

I found LA5500XTW0 LA5500XTW1 LA5500XTF0 LA5500XTF1 LA5500XTG0 LA5500XTG1 LA5500XTM0 LA5500XTM1 LA5500XTN0 LA5500XTN1

These may help as well.....

Might those last 2 digits be appliance color codes?

Hi,

Sorry, I missed the orig post on this, but I stock lots of the DA agitator dogs, at $7.50 plus the Priority Mail - if you still need any.

Here's an article that'll help you with installation:

Dave Harnish Dave's Repair Service New Albany, PA

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Acts 4:12

They are a change of some sort...when a change was made during production ( trim, new part, colour change, screw loaction, ect ) the model# is changed. When looking for a part or any information, the full model# is best :)

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid