Is your Whirlpool washer's agitator spinning freely in one direction but not the other, or not agitating at all? Worn agitator dogs are almost always the cause. These small but essential plastic cogs (Part #80040) engage the agitator during the wash cycle and are one of the most common wear items on top-load washers — and one of the easiest fixes.
Part Number: 80040
Fits: Whirlpool top-load washer appliances
Symptoms this part fixes:
- Agitator only moves in one direction
- Agitator spins freely without grabbing
- Clothes not being cleaned properly
- Agitator not moving at all during wash cycle