Fix Your Stuff

Repair Guides

Learn how to fix just about anything with our step-by-step guides.

App

Your pocket repair helper.

FixBot

The friendly AI repair assistant.

Repairability

Learn why fixable products make sense.

Teardowns

Get a sneak peek inside the latest gadgets.
Community

Answers Forum

Share solutions and get help from a friend.

Find Your Community

Find teams, events, and fellow fixers.

Help Out

Help make repair knowledge free and accessible for everyone.

Right to Repair

Learn about the Right to Repair movement and how to be an advocate.
Store

Featured

Quality parts and tools backed by our lifetime guarantee.

Tools

Shop our wide selection of precision tools.

Parts

Shop parts backed by our quality guarantee.

iPhone Batteries

Batteries tested and guaranteed plus a kit with everything you need.

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

Whirlpool WTW4816FW or the Maytag Centennial washer MVWC415EW2.

28 Questions View all

Options

Agitator spins in circles

My washer’s agitator goes around in circles, not back and forth

Answer this question I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Yes No
Score 0
Add a comment

1 Answer

Filter by:
Most Helpful Newest Oldest

Options

It sounds as if you may have worn or broken agitator "dogs". Several online retailers offer a replacement kit for your particular Whirlpool model. I believe the Mfg. Part # for that model is 80040.

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 0
Add a comment

Add your answer

Cherie Smith will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 1

Past 30 Days: 13

All Time: 139