Why is the agitator not agitating?

Hey Mona,

If your Kenmore 110 Series Washing Machine refuses to spin or agitate during the wash cycle, see the Kenmore 110 Series Washing Machine Doesn’t Spin or Agitate problem page for possible causes and solutions.

First, you might suspect a bad lid switch and/or lock/lock motor failure. These are common failures and can happen mechanically or electrically.

If it spins, but won’t agitate it could be the drive coupling/block, or the motor coupling. One connects the motor to the transmission, the other connects the transmission to the agitator.

For more specifics, just post your washer’s manufacturer’s number and model number.

Good Luck.