If your Admiral washing machine won’t agitate, you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, we’ll be listing the causes of this issue and giving you easy-to-follow steps on how to fix them.
With the right tools and a bit of patience, you’ll be able to get your washer running properly. So, without further ado, let’s get right to it…
Admiral Washing Machine Won’t Agitate — Solved
If your Admiral washing machine won’t agitate, here are issues to look for…
1. Failed Water Inlet Valve
Your washing machine will not agitate unless the drum has been filled first. If your washing machine isn’t filling with water, you’ll need to change the inlet valve. Here’s how to do this…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet and turn the water supply valve off before attempting this repair in order to prevent water leaks and electrocution.
Step 2. Unscrew the COLD and HOT water inlet hoses from the back of your washing machine using a pair of pliers (keep a rag to clean any water leakage).
Step 3. Release the two metal clips holding the control panel to the cabinet by inserting a flat tool such as a putty knife underneath it. Disconnect the control panel from the mounting base and lay it on the lid.
Step 4. Squeeze the retaining clamp on the hose attached to the water inlet valve and slide it out of place. Pull the inlet tube off the valve.
Step 5. With a Philips screwdriver, take out the two mounting screws holding the inlet valve assembly to the cabinet.
Step 6. Disconnect the water inlet valve electrical connector from the control board and set the inlet valve aside.
Step 7. Get your new washing machine water inlet valve ready for installation. Insert the fill spout of the new inlet valve into the opening at the top of the cabinet. Secure the new valve by using your screwdriver to apply the mounting screws.
Step 8. Connect the electrical connector of the water inlet valve to the appropriate terminal on the control board.
Step 9. Lift the control panel and snap it back into the housing. Reconnect the two water supply lines to the ports at the back of your washing machine (prevent any chances of water leakage by securing the hoses properly).
Step 10. Plug your washing machine’s power cord back into the outlet and turn the water supply valve back on. Make sure the issue has been fixed by running wash cycle.
2. Worn Drive Belt
Your washing machine will not agitate or spin if the drive belt gets worn out. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace a worn drive belt in your Admiral washing machine…
Step 1. Prevent electrocution and water leakage by shutting your washing machine’s water supply and unplugging the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Secure the lid of your washing machine by putting some tape over it. Pull the drain hose out of your home drain.
Step 3. Tilt the washing machine forwards carefully and lay it on the floor. Remove the two bolts holding the drive belt cover with a 5/16 inch nut-driver. Pull the cover off the machine and set it aside.
Step 4. If still intact, carefully pull the drive belt off the motor pulley and drive shaft. Take your new washing machine drive belt out of its packaging.
Step 5. Loop the new drive belt over the two pulleys (make sure the grooved side of the drive belt faces downwards.
Step 6. Put the drive belt cover back onto the machine and apply the mounting screws using a 5/16 inch nut-driver.
Step 7. Lift the washing machine upright carefully and peel the tape off the lid. Insert the drain hose back into your home drain.
Step 8. Reconnect the two water supply lines to the ports at the back of your washing machine (secure the hoses properly so water can’t leak out).
Step 9. Turn the water supply valve back on and plug your washer’s power cord back into the outlet. Make sure everything works as it should by running a spin cycle.
3. Faulty Agitator
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace a faulty agitator in your Admiral washing machine…
Step 1. Unplug your washer’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent any chances of electrocution.
Step 2. Open the lid of your washing machine. Pull the dispenser cup off the top of the agitator and set it aside.
Step 3. Using a socket wrench, remove the bolt holding the agitator to the inner tub. Carefully pull the agitator out of your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. Remove your new washing machine agitator from its packaging. Lower the new agitator into the shaft inside the machine and apply the mounting bolt with your socket wrench to secure it.
Step 5. Snap the dispenser cup back onto the agitator and close the lid. Plug your washing machine back into the power supply and make sure the issue has been fixed by running a wash cycle.
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4. Failed Lid Lock
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace a failed lid lock in your Admiral washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrocution or water leakage, make sure to unplug your washer’s power cord from the outlet and turn the water supply faucet off before proceeding with this repair.
Step 2. Place a towel on the floor beneath the water supply lines. Unscrew the two inlet hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine with a pair of pliers (keep in mind that some water will spill out).
Step 3. Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the control panel rear access cover. Pull the cover off your washing machine and set it down.
Step 4. Pull the lid lock wire connector from the control board and release the wire from the retainer.
Step 5. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the tabs holding the lid lock wire to the top of the cabinet. Push the lid lock wire through the the opening in the top panel.
Step 6. Remove the screws holding the top panel to the cabinet using your 1/4 inch nut-driver. Put some tape over the lid of your washing machine to secure it.
Step 7. Carefully lift the top panel and support it by resting it against a wall or using a lanyard (do not rely on the hinges to support the panel).
Step 8. Release the wires holding the lid lock wire to the bottom of the top panel using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 9. Loosen the two screws holding the lid lock to the top panel with a Philips screwdriver. Pull the lid latch assembly off the tub panel and set it aside.
Step 10. Your new washing machine lid lock should come with a new bezel. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the old bezel off the control panel.
Step 11. Get your new washing machine lid latch assembly out of its packaging. Snap the bezel of the new lid latch into the top panel.
Step 12. Place the new lid lock on the top panel and apply the mounting screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 13. Secure the wire of the new lid lock in all the retainers on the top panel. Push the lid lock connector through the opening in the top panel. Lower the top panel and snap it into place. Peel the tape off your washing machine’s lid.
Step 14. Go to the back of your washing machine and use your 1/4 inch socket wrench to apply the screws to secure the top panel.
Step 15. Secure the lid lock wire in the retainer on the top panel. Connect the electrical connector to the control board.
Step 16. Put the control panel access cover back on and apply the bolts to secure it. Connect the water supply lines back to the ports on your washing machine (make sure they are secured properly so water can’t leak out).
Step 17. Plug your washing machine’s power cord back into the power supply and turn the water valve back on. Try running a cycle to ensure that the machine works properly
5. Failed Drive Motor
Do the following to replace a failed drive motor in your Admiral washing machine…
Step 1. Prevent any chances of water leakage and electrocution by shutting your washing machine’s water supply valve and unplugging the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Disconnect the two water inlet hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine (some water will spill out, so make sure to keep a rag nearby).
Step 3. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the retaining clamp on the drain hose at the back of your washing machine and slide it out of place. Pull the drain hose off your washing machine.
Step 4. Secure the lid of your washing machine by putting some tape over it. Tilt the machine backwards carefully and lay it on the floor.
Step 5. Take out the two bolts holding the belt cover using a 5/16 inch nut-driver. Pull the belt cover out of place and set it aside.
Step 6. Slowly rotate the drive belt and take it off the motor pulley. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the drive motor.
Step 7. Remove the two mounting bolts holding the motor assembly to the bottom of the machine using a 1/2 inch socket wrench. Carefully pull the motor assembly off the tub and set it aside.
Step 8. Remove your new drive motor from its packaging and mount it on the washing machine. Apply the mounting bolts with your socket wrench to secure it.
Step 9. Connect the wire harness to the terminal on the new drive motor. Carefully loop the drive belt around the motor pulley and drive pulley (make sure the grooved side of the belt faces downwards).
Step 10. Put the belt cover onto the machine and secure it by applying the two nuts. Carefully lift your washing machine upright and peel the tape off the lid.
Step 11. Reconnect the COLD and HOT water supply lines to the ports at the back of your washing machine (in order to prevent water leaks, make sure the hoses are secured properly).
Step 12. Connect the outlet hose to the port on your washer and slide the retaining clamp in place to secure it. Plug the washer into the power outlet and turn the water supply valve back on. Try running a cycle to see if the problem has been fixed
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