I recently purchased a Hotpoint washing machine and I’m having trouble removing the agitator. I’ve tried looking online for instructions but I can’t seem to find any that are specific to this model. I’m hoping someone here can help me out. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to remove the agitator from a Hotpoint washing machine? I’d really appreciate any help or guidance. Thank you!
I was recently tasked with removing the agitator from a Hotpoint washing machine. I was a bit intimidated at first, but I quickly realized it was a simple process. First, I unplugged the machine from the wall. Then, I removed the fabric softener dispenser cup, which was held in place by two screws. After that, I removed the agitator by unscrewing the four bolts that held it in place. I then had to remove the plastic cap that covered the agitator shaft. The cap was held in place by two clips, which I removed with a pair of pliers. Finally, I was able to pull the agitator off the shaft. The whole process took me about twenty minutes, and I was relieved to have successfully removed the agitator. Now I have the confidence to tackle any other washing machine repair job that may come my way.