Washer Not Agitating? Agitator Assembly W11550891 – Fix No-Agitation Fast

A failed agitator assembly is the most common reason a top-load washer stops agitating, leaves clothes soiled, or produces loud clicking and grinding during the wash cycle. In most Whirlpool and Maytag top-load washers, this is caused by worn agitator dogs, broken internal torsion bars, or a cracked agitator body. When it fails, the upper agitator spins freely without resistance, clothes don't get clean, and the machine may produce rattling or grinding sounds throughout the cycle. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-family top-load washers. Part W11550891 is the genuine OEM dual-action agitator assembly that restores full wash performance without modification.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your washer is a Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Crosley, or Admiral-family top-load model
• ✔ The washer powers on, fills, and drains correctly — only agitation is affected
• ✔ The drive motor and belt/direct drive are confirmed functioning
• ✔ ONLY problem is failed, ineffective, or absent agitation action

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Agitator not moving or spinning during wash cycle
• Upper agitator spinning freely without resistance (worn agitator dogs)
• Clothes not getting clean or remaining soiled after a full wash
• Loud clicking, grinding, or rattling noise during agitation
• Agitator wobbling or loose on the drive shaft
• Visible cracks, broken fins, or damaged agitator body

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this agitator assembly restores normal operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11550891
• Type: Dual-Action Agitator Assembly — Top-Load Washer
• Replaces: W10821990, W10882734, W11093899, W11161960, W11162012
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Crosley, Admiral

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy–Moderate — 25–40 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove the fabric softener dispenser cap, unscrew the center mounting bolt, and pull the agitator straight up off the drive shaft. Clean the drive shaft splines, align the new agitator, push firmly until fully seated, reinstall the bolt to spec, and replace the dispenser cap. Run a short test cycle to confirm correct dual-action agitation motion.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with 87 models including: 11020372710, 11020372711, 11021112020, 11021112021, 11021652020, 11022352510, 11022352511, 7MMVW7230LC0, 7MMVW7230LW0, 7MMVWC565FW0, 7MMVWC565FW1, CAW42114GW0, CAW42114GW1, CAW42114GW2, CAW45125LW0, CAW45125LW1, CWW4512RW0, MVW4505MW0–MW2, MVW5035MW0–MW2, MVW5435PBK0–PBK1, MVW5435PW0–PW1, MVW6230HC0–HC5, MVW6230HW0–HW5, MVW6230RHW0–RHW5, MVW7230HC0–HC2, MVW7230HW0–HW2, MVW8230HC0, MVWB765FC1–FC4, MVWB765FW0–FW4, MVWB766FW0–FW1, MVWB865GC0–GC1, MVWB865GW0–GW1, MVWB965HC0, MVWB965HW0, MVWC565FW0–FW3, WTW5005KW0, WTW5015LW0–LW1, WTW5025SW0, WTW5105HC0–HC5, WTW5105HW0–HW6, ZAW47115GW0, plus additional Whirlpool-family models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

11020372710, 11020372711, 11022352510, 11022352511, 11022352512, 7MMVWC565FW0, 7MMVWC565FW1, CAW42114GW0, CAW42114GW1, CAW42114GW2, MVW6230HC0, MVW6230HC1, MVW6230HC2, MVW6230HW0, MVW6230HW1, MVW6230HW2, MVW6230RHW0, MVW6230RHW1, MVW6230RHW2, MVW7230HC0, MVW7230HW0, MVW8230HC0, MVWB765FC1, MVWB765FC2, MVWB765FC3, MVWB765FC4, MVWB765FW0, MVWB765FW1, MVWB765FW2, MVWB765FW3, MVWB765FW4, MVWB766FW0, MVWB766FW1, MVWB865GC0, MVWB865GC1, MVWB865GW0, MVWB865GW1, MVWB965HC0, MVWB965HW0, MVWC565FW0, MVWC565FW1, MVWC565FW2, WTW5005KW0, WTW5105HC0, WTW5105HC1, WTW5105HC2, WTW5105HW0, WTW5105HW1, WTW5105HW2, ZAW47115GW0

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