Hotpoint Washer Agitator Repair Kit

The small drive parts (often called dogs or cogs) that connect the agitator to the drive shaft on a top-loading washer.

DifficultyEasy to moderate

Typical time20 to 45 minutes

ToolsSocket, Flat screwdriver, Agitator puller (if stuck)

Safety. Unplug the machine and turn the water off before you start. Water and electricity: keep the floor dry and never work on a live machine.

Signs it has failed

The agitator no longer moves but the drum still spins
A clicking or ratcheting sound during the wash
The agitator turns freely by hand without catching
Clothes barely move even on a heavy cycle

Check before you buy

Lift the lid and turn the agitator by hand: it should resist and spring back, not spin freely
Remove the cap and bolt and look at the plastic dogs for wear or cracks
Rule out a broken drive belt or coupling if the drum does not spin either

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your washer and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Unplug the washer
Remove the agitator cap, then the bolt beneath it
Lift the agitator off the shaft (a puller may be needed if stuck)
Replace the worn dogs or cogs with the new kit parts
Refit the agitator, bolt and cap, then run a test wash

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Kits are specific to the washer design. Match your model number to the compatible list before ordering.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.