Questions regarding Maytag LA712 refurb (series 04)

[chef]

If people had issues of agitation being too rough on delicate clothing, couldn't they select the wash and spin speed to regular slow, gentle slow, or gentle fast?
Also the dial pad has a start point for delicates.

I'm rebuilding a pitman but if the orbital is easier to rebuild or purchase and isn't rough on delicate clothing, I might consider it.

 

[chef]

In the diagram, it looks like the agitator for the orbital transmission has additional small fins. I would think the orbital agitator would be rougher on the clothes than using the pitman transmission agitator?

 

[lowefficiency]

What those diagrams aren't showing is that the later agitator with the "shark fins" is smaller in diameter at the base.

So for an equivalent amount of rotation, the outer edge of the fins moves a smaller distance on the newer agitator. It also, by being smaller, provides more free space for the clothes at the bottom to move around in. The two of those combine to make it more gentile on clothes - countering some of the effects of the more rapid short-stroke agitation of the newer transmission.

 

[chef]

Ok sounds good to me. I'll continue rebuilding the pitman and before picking up an orbital, I need to locate an orbital agitator. It looks like there's 2 orbital agitator models? And if I can find an orbital agitator, hopefully it'll come with the filter housing and fabric softener thing. I found a picture of an agitator but it looks different than in the diagram

 

[wayupnorth]

My LA511 from 1984 does not have that last agitator picture. I dont remember or care what transmission it has but it is an old school Maytag from Newton IA and sounds the same as my sisters 1963 Maytag did. Mine fills to the top, washes a big load fine and cost me a $28 part in all those years, thanks to AW members. I will never get rid of my Maytag washer and dryer as the only thing a new Maytag has in common with mine is the logo.

 

[chef]

Is this the correct agitator for the orbital trans?

Part #: WP207538

AGITATOR W WHIRLPOOL WP207538

AGITATOR W

www.unlimitedapplianceparts.com

 

[drummerboy928]

That appears to be the newer style of the “shark fin” that is found in the Dependable Care machines with orbital transmissions.

 

[chef]

Which orbital agitator works best?

 

[combo52]

Best Maytag Agitator

The load sensor by a mile.

 

John

 

[chef]

Thanks. Are these the ones? Is there a model number? I've seen different versions

 

[combo52]

Maytag Load Sensor Agitator

The 1st one is the correct one the 2nd one won't work.

 

Most any Maytag Washer model that starts with LTA....... would have the correct agitator if it looks like # 1.

 

John 

 

[chef]

I can't find Maytag washers starting with LTA but I found several starting with LAT.

The first pic agitator has a notch on the bottom four small fins, part number WP22004042.

The second pic agitator doesn't have a notch on the bottom four small fins, part number W11550891.

Either one will work?

 

[combo52]

LAT. LTA

Sorry about that, LTA is a 1969 Whirlpool washer.

 

You only want the first agitator in your picture, the 2nd one will not fit a real 2 belt Maytag Washer.

 

John L.

 

[maranoman]

Part Number for Load Sensor Agitator/Dispenser

The correct part number for the load sensor agitator base assembly that you are seeking is 22001821. The fabric dispenser housing is 22001805. The fabric dispenser cup is 22001806. The agitator locking screw is 22001819.

Several are available on eBay, although not cheap.

 

[chef]

Merry Christmas everyone!

It seems the agitator is available new but the fabric dispenser housing and the fabric dispenser cup isn't available new.