KitchenAid Topload Washer tangling clothes during the High Agitation Cycle
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10-04-10, 01:11 PM
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HELP! Topload Washer is twisting laundry around the Agitator during Wash Cycle
My laundry is getting twisted/wrapped around the Agitator (between Upper & Lower Agitator) during the Wash Cycle when I use the "High/Fast Agitation Setting" and it's making a grinding noise. I replaced the Lower Agitator, Dog Ear's and Motor Coupler but it didn't fix the problem. The Bottom Agitator moves back & forth and the Upper Agitator moves clockwise. It's a KitchenAid Topload Washer and the Model# is KAWS850JQ4. What part could be causing this problem?
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10-05-10, 09:21 AM
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Yes, I can put my fingers under the Agitator. The grinding/clicking noise starts when the laundry begins to wrap around the Agitator but only during the "High/Fast Agitation Setting". I don't have any problems with the Washer when I use the Low Agitation Setting.
If the tub only has water in it then there isn't any noise during High/Fast Agitation. However, when I add the laundry then the grinding/clicking noise begins followed by tangling fabric's around the Agitator.
If the tub only has water in it then there isn't any noise during High/Fast Agitation. However, when I add the laundry then the grinding/clicking noise begins followed by tangling fabric's around the Agitator.
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I removed the Shell of the Washer and the grinding noise sounds like something is slipping or skipping and the noise seems to be coming from underneath the Agitator where the Transmission (Gearcase), Brake & Clutch are located.
Also, I noticed there was a Medium Size Round Belt (made out of a felt rubber material) that came off (due to breakage) and I think it's suppose to go around (or above) the Transmission and Clutch. Would that Belt have any effect on how the Washer Agitates?
Also, I noticed there was a Medium Size Round Belt (made out of a felt rubber material) that came off (due to breakage) and I think it's suppose to go around (or above) the Transmission and Clutch. Would that Belt have any effect on how the Washer Agitates?
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I loaded a video on YouTube, please go to the following website to see/hear what the Washer is doing YouTube - 100 7565
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Originally Posted by pugsl
When is it making a grinding noise? Can you put your fingers under agitator?
Answer to 2nd Question: Barely, just the tip of my fingers.
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10-07-10, 04:59 AM
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You need the agitator dogs (real name) Less than 10 dollars. Should be a bolt in top of agitator, remove bolt take agitator out replace dogs reinstall, 5 minute job for me.
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10-07-10, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pugsl
You need the agitator dogs (real name) Less than 10 dollars. Should be a bolt in top of agitator, remove bolt take agitator out replace dogs reinstall, 5 minute job for me.
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10-07-10, 04:15 PM
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I looked at video the top of agitator is not turning with agitator. put hand on top of agitator it should only turn in one direction. If it goes both ways dogs or agitator bad. Could be gearcase problem but did not sound like it.
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10-28-10, 08:30 AM
Me too! What was the problem?
I've got the same problem with my washer. Any sort of load on Fast/Fast agitation and it starts making noise and spinning. It will also make the noise on regular agitation with a large load.
I watched video and it could have been a shot of my washer
I also replaced the agitator dogs. My agitator and coupler are fine.
Have you had any luck?
I watched video and it could have been a shot of my washer
I also replaced the agitator dogs. My agitator and coupler are fine.
Have you had any luck?
