Maytag agitator froze up

[ba_50]

We have a Maytag LA710 Series 1 washing machine that sat all winter and now the agitator won't turn. What can I do about it? Thanks.

[Dan O.]

the agitator won't turn.

Is the motor running?

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[ba_50]

Yes the motor is running. I put a wrench on the stem below and it would turn but very hard.

[Dan O.]

Transmission problem?

If the transmission pulley can not be (relatively) easily turned in the agitate direction to make the agitator agitate, than there is a problem inside the transmission. I don't believe a new replacement is available but the original transmission may be able to be rebuilt by a Maytag service depot.

JMO

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[ba_50]

Dan,

My Dad used to work on Maytags in the 60's and remembered that if you sometimes put a load of hot water in the tub and let it sit awhile it will loosen it up, and it did. Bob

[Dan O.]

if you put hot water in the tub and let it sit awhile it will sometimes loosen it up, and it did.

Glad to hear it. Maybe one of the shaft seals was 'stuck' to the agitator shaft and the water loosened it up?

Thanks for the follow up and tip.

Dan O.
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[ba_50]

Dan,

Even though this method has worked in the past, It still isn't working right. We hauled it out into the garage and will use a spare. He will work on it sometime. We try to keep two of everything.