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
@CarelessWhispersS
Ай бұрын
After 2 repairman came and couldn't get the agitator off they told me "youtube won't help" but ALAS!!! not even 7 Min after they left I popped it off all with My little 115lb self! No board even needed. Thank you for this life saving video. Very much appreciated and patting myself on the back for this! 😊
@RickBolt
Ай бұрын
Good work! Glad the video helped...
@CarelessWhispersS
Ай бұрын
@@RickBolt and saved me $250! Thank you again!
@Gargoyle-xp2pq
6 ай бұрын
Your 3 year old video is still saving the day!
@RickBolt
6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped.
@AnthonyClinton-r7p
2 күн бұрын
Wow! We were trying everything. A lot of yelling and frustration here. Found this advice and it worked!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@RickBolt
Күн бұрын
You're welcome.
@lacytester8212
Жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
Always good to get that aggression out in healthy ways!!
@destinywinters1804
Жыл бұрын
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 😭
@Joshcarnley
6 ай бұрын
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
@RickBolt
6 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad it is working for you,.You are welcome.
@gregorypape1675
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the positive comment, glad it helped.
@amandap.1887
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video super helpful
@moxeyboii
2 жыл бұрын
00ppp Ppp
@moxeyboii
2 жыл бұрын
Plll
@Chic42282
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@blueyesmoke
3 жыл бұрын
Genius solution! It worked perfectly for me, after a lot of effort and sweat, with no result.
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ashleydawn764
2 ай бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped, you are welcome.
@lawrencejenkins8103
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RP-ii9mr
2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try this now.
@jamesjagusch187
Жыл бұрын
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
@CUtigerz97
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesjagusch187 my wife uses vinegar in most of our wash loads to kill bacteria. Its not bad in low concentrations
@mrjlwjlw
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@thomasodom2636
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@troyowen7448
2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jacquelyntowne3996
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment. I am glad it was helpful.
@tappihaney8211
5 ай бұрын
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
@RickBolt
5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Null_Glow
Жыл бұрын
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! 😆
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
yeah, that sounds tough!
@rachelryhal4199
Жыл бұрын
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.
@ben2mexico
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@wubemeko345
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@LiquidToolExperiment
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling! Glad it helped.
@queensheba1st
9 ай бұрын
Lol
@EdCates
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you!
@buehners2
Жыл бұрын
This works perfectly. Had the same problem removing the agitator and got it out in 5 minutes. Thank you for posting this video.
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@williamdawson9344
Жыл бұрын
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.😁👍
@Lexus_929
2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I am glad it helped.
@ohioken1
10 ай бұрын
I know you posted this 3 years ago, but this method worked when all else failed! Thank you
@RickBolt
10 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@samuellorenz3249
2 жыл бұрын
Gonna try this but with a ratchet strap. I’ll keep you updated. Thanks for the direction Update: Got it!! Just make sure equal pressure is applied to both sides. This is key!
@slynnish
Жыл бұрын
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!
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@Triggerghoul369
3 жыл бұрын
Worked great! Hardest part was getting the tow strap underneath. But worked perfectly!
@bicivelo
Жыл бұрын
I was literally about to drag the engine hoist/puller up the second floor to take out my damn agitator. Glad I found this video first! What’s crazy is that as soon as I balanced out the equilibrium with the rope, it just popped right up! Thanks!!!
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
That would have made for a more interesting video. Glad it helped.
@bnhamilton
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the comment and tips, enjoy the leftovers.
@freaknic68
9 ай бұрын
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!!!
@catbird1759
6 ай бұрын
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
@RickBolt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your methods.
@MTSPORTSCARDS
6 күн бұрын
@@catbird1759 will the penetrating oil cause problems with future washing , I’m really dumb with this stuff
@catbird1759
6 күн бұрын
@@MTSPORTSCARDS it was used only for removing the agitator from the shaft. Of course I cleaned everything before reassembling
@evilsnowman0
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Glad it helped.
@MsCjmaxi
3 жыл бұрын
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
@TopCat2021
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the genius solution and sharing the video, so in effect it comes off like a lawn mower engine flywheel.
@jamipants24
Жыл бұрын
Solid solution to getting the agitator out. Thanks for the tip.
@TypicalOldDude
9 ай бұрын
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!!
@RickBolt
9 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@Dr.Steele
7 ай бұрын
i literally just a minute ago climbed in stuck my feet on either side and yanked lmfao.
@jkindred2494
3 жыл бұрын
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! 😉
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you!
@jamesnola-ny9cg
9 ай бұрын
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.
@richardlawless3989
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@dustinhendricks1177
2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! 🤦🏻♂️ I literally paused this video, pulled up (by hand) on my agitator, and bumped the top with my hand. Boom! Agitator freed. Unbelievable. Thank you so much.
@terryg1884
9 ай бұрын
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!!
@RickBolt
9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@andyl624
3 ай бұрын
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.
@grantheinrich
7 ай бұрын
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!
@yee11111
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@gasparian911
Жыл бұрын
My bolt is stuck, i have tried an impact and it wont come out, any ideas?
@filmbyandy
2 жыл бұрын
Like many others… THANK YOU!!!! This saved me from hours of frustration. Amazing advice
@bobjakubowski1024
2 жыл бұрын
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
@belladonna8425
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@itzkevo479
6 ай бұрын
I have been trying to get this part out for 3 days will be trying this today
@itzkevo479
6 ай бұрын
Well I tried it but the agitator broke lol
@itzkevo479
6 ай бұрын
I know what my mom in law is getting for Christmas
@SkuxxVirus
6 ай бұрын
You are a genius! Worked in 30 seconds!!!
@RickBolt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment
@misseybi
Жыл бұрын
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!
@ScrogginHausen
Жыл бұрын
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.
@gerardogaray7227
3 ай бұрын
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.
@larrytouvell6486
2 жыл бұрын
Just tried your technique today. It worked like a charm. I did spray PB blaster on first. Thank you for your video!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@wetwriterrr
2 жыл бұрын
GREAT!!! I'm rushing to free my stuck Maytag agitator. Goodbye new washer.
@raftersteve
Жыл бұрын
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.
@danbirchall2486
2 жыл бұрын
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
@brandonwilson4108
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jeffmalenfant
3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video , in fact i had the same idea with the strap but not the wood. Great help, thanks so much. 😊
@samuelmanzanarez96
Ай бұрын
This was very helpful! Thank you
@RickBolt
Ай бұрын
You're welcome.
@brutalblues
2 жыл бұрын
Great concept! I used a ratchet strap and a board and a rubber mallet. Worked!"
@MrLer1954
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro! It worked! When I’m thru I’ll donate to the cause!
@WoodyHouse-ko5sf
8 ай бұрын
I used a strap, and it worked. Good thinking! Thank you.
@volcan19941
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@volcan19941
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man. I kept checking. I broke my agitator at the bottom.
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@hectorgerardo5119
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Fallopius2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I couldn't get the 7/16 bolt out either, even with a long extension and a hammer drill. So my solution was to cut off the agitator with a hack saw, then the bolt came out with not too much effort. Since I was replacing the agitator anyway (side effects of the hack saw lol), I drilled two holes into the base of it, and used a ratchet strap around a 2x4. A few cranks of the ratchet and it popped off. Of all the things to find underneath it... a COVID mask 😤
@keithwhitfield572
2 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a video like this for about an hour!! This did the trick!! Thanks!!
@alphamartin8064
Ай бұрын
Thank you, that did the trick.
@RickBolt
Ай бұрын
You are welcome.
@gottafixit2024
Жыл бұрын
Tightening beyond belief worked for me. It was sludged and rusted.
@tompeterson4184
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Thanks. Got the strap and am still pulling and pounding. I'm going to try the boiling water and vinegar next.
@kekq3525
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will give it a shot
@kirkwright3952
2 жыл бұрын
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
@kirkwright3952
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Doctor2285
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I needed a solution for this problem, after searching the internet for an agi-tamer and with no luck doing so.
@cameronortiz1917
Жыл бұрын
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!
@mikimiki195
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this video it’s 9:00pm wife just told me washer is not agitating 🤣 well this is good start i need get this thing back in business
@RickBolt
5 ай бұрын
Good luck! This washer is a pain.
@mikimiki195
5 ай бұрын
@@RickBolt I took it off no issue That’s one time in my life time 🤣
@jaylarue4434
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was driving me nuts
@Himithor
Жыл бұрын
BROTHER THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! YOUR VIDEO WAS/IS THE BEST!!!!
@ronaldlester6395
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@RickBolt
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@Jamesebeisner
10 ай бұрын
We found wrapping a belt around the agitator and using a board worked very well. We were not able to get anything to slide under the agitator. Thank you for the awesome video!
@ploots9
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@RickBolt
7 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@kyle1513
2 жыл бұрын
You saved me! What a great solution, thank you kind sir!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped.
@kyle1513
2 жыл бұрын
@@RickBolt The straps along with tension created with the piece of wood were an ingenious idea that worked perfectly
@mightimouse01
7 ай бұрын
Wow this was so easy , it worked.
@RickBolt
7 ай бұрын
Great!
@cmk6965
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, your readers and their comments. All went will until I have to remove the agitator. I decided to just spray WD40 on the area where the screw was exposed. I waited just five minutes and the agitator popped right out. Thanks again, good job!
@papoortega877
Жыл бұрын
Your method worked for me too, thank you.
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@bereanmike
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@RickBolt
8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@advdetail73
3 жыл бұрын
Your technique worked perfectly, thank you!
@sylvestersenegal441
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you!!!
@danielseghers8214
2 жыл бұрын
Your idea worked great ! Thank you for posting your video!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@chrissmith3319
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@RickBolt
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@aatusa1262
3 жыл бұрын
This is my exact problem as we speak thank you!
@timothyboda6771
3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Did the trick in like 10 seconds....thanks for posting!
@RickBolt
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching.
@tomburris4733
Жыл бұрын
Fought mine for an hour. Applied this hack and it was out in minutes
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
It is a pain..
@elieeid8865
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post, it helps me to take out my agitator
@RickBolt
Жыл бұрын
you are welcome
@melisawhitecotton7770
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@st6v6ng00
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thank you for the trick and clip.
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@toddjolibois7232
2 жыл бұрын
It worked like a charm! Thank you!
@RickBolt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@johnsamson9889
11 ай бұрын
You sir are a genius. Thank you so much.
@RickBolt
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment. I am glad this video is helping others solve this problem.
@liquid3331
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