Question about Amana ALW480DA Top Load Washer
Most agitators also have an air gap cap underneath the fabric softener cap as well. This is to prevent water from rising inside the agitator and getting to the drum bearings. Look closely under the fabric softener cap to see if there is another cap that you might have to remove. You can usually use a small flat tip screwdriver to lift the cap off. You will need a socket (with extender) and ratchet to reach the mounting bolt. As you loosen the bolt, you will need to hold on to the base of the agitator at the same time to keep it from turning. Now, not knowing what your agitator looks like, it may or may not have this set up (just a thought for you try). If there is no mounting bolt of any kind as you say, the type of agitator you may have is held on by plastic grips that snap on to a mounting hub under the base. Unfortunately there is no easy way I know of besides lifting straight out. You may have to rock it side to side a little while pulling up to get the clips to release. Normally, the problem encountered with this type of agitator is the clips wear out and no longer grip and it keeps falling off. Why do you need to remove the agitator? Just wondering because you didn't mention any problems. Good luck to you. I hope this helps.
Posted on Jul 01, 2007
As I suspected. This type of agitator DOES just pull off. You have to lift straight up really hard to get it off. The older types have a mounting bolt. It sounds like the plastic "teeth" that grip the agitator hub may be worn off the agitator itself underneath. Just look up inside the agitator when you get it off. The hub could also be the culprit. Or, it could be a combination of both. Just be careful you don't throw your back out pulling on the agitator, or have it come off and pop you in the face. I hope you have some luck. Let me know if I can help any further.
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I have the same style and can't get the agitator off. How did you suceed
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Thanks for the suggestions!
I need to remove the agitator because it doesn't seem to want to agitate anything but me, at this juncture. I can hear the assembly inside going back and forth, as if whatever is supposed to be moving it is still doing what it needs to do, but it seems as if something inside the agitator is stripped. The washer still fills, drains and spins with no problems... It's just the wash cycle causing me the problem.
I'm including a picture of the agitator, minus the fabric softener.
Well, I got the agitator removed... I didn't throw my back out doing it, tho I did almost throw myself into labor!
The agitator off, I was able to look further to determine the source of my non-functional washer. Apparently the bell was totally stripped and a significant portion of the "teeth" were left in the seal.
I ordered the replacement part.... Found out that it was significantly back-ordered and, after a month, finally received my part on Friday, August 31st - a day after I ordered it from somewhere else.
My newest problem lies in the fact that nowhere had I read anything about the need or possible necessity for something referred to as a "seal tool"... Is this part positively necessary for ensuring the drive bell and seal are placed correctly?
Any further guidance is significantly appreciated...
Kim
My amana is much older. No softner cap. Just a simple cap on top of agitator. Can't get it off. Tried turning it, but wont budge. Can I just break the cap off? Need to check the agitator. Currently is not agitating.
Model TAA300L very old.
my spin cycle dedided to eat some clothes the clothes came out but the strings broke off and they are struck aroung the agitator how do i get the thing off so i can remove the cords
Sounds like I have the same problem and I cannot get the agitator off. My Amana will not spin at all. I will try to get it off again, but once I do what parts should I be looking for to replace?
Also, my Amana dryer is making a loud squeak when running. It worked fine after we changed the belt and we did lubricate it at the same time and it worked fine for a few months. Now it is making a high pitched squeal, but still sries the clothes. Also, my timer does not work and I had it replaced twice already. Why would it keep breaking. I have had the thermostate replced too. I am not sure sbout these Amanas. A family of 5 must really put them to work. Can you help? Thanks
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