Whirlpool Washer Agitator Base / Agitator Assembly W11418231, Replaces W10715783

Genuine Whirlpool OEM lower agitator component/base for select top-load washers. The part holds the agitator auger and rotates to move clothing during the wash cycle. Some sources describe it as the complete agitator assembly, while detailed parts information identifies it as the agitator base or lower agitator section.

Is This the Right Part?

✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Clothes remain poorly cleaned because the agitator does not move the load effectively.
• Agitator feels loose or slips during operation.
• Grinding, rubbing, or unusual agitation-related noise when the base or its drive interface is damaged.
• Visible cracks, breaks, or jagged edges on the agitator component that may contact clothing.

Check Before Replacing

• With the washer unplugged, visually inspect the agitator base for cracks, broken sections, stripped splines, or jagged edges.
• With the washer unplugged and the tub empty, gently check whether the agitator assembly is unusually loose or lifts away from its normal seated position.
• Observe whether the agitator moves during a wash cycle only after confirming the washer is safely operating; never reach into a moving tub.
• Before replacing the agitator base, verify that the symptom is localized to the agitator and not caused by an unrelated drive, control, or load-balance problem.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM washer agitator base/assembly.
• Lower agitator component designed to hold the agitator auger.
• Rotating component for moving clothing during washing.
• Documented as replacing Whirlpool manufacturer part W10715783.
• Used on select Maytag and Whirlpool top-load washer applications.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the washer.
• Use the appliance-specific service or installation documentation for the correct removal and reassembly procedure.
• Handle the agitator carefully because retaining tabs and plastic components can be damaged during disassembly.
• Confirm the replacement is fully seated on the drive interface and that any original retaining components are correctly reinstalled before testing.
• Do not operate the washer with exposed or damaged agitator components, and keep hands clear of the moving tub and agitator.

Verified Compatible Models

MVWP575GW0, MVWP575GW1, MVWP576KW0, MVWP576KW1

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.