How much does it cost to fix an agitator?

Repairing or replacing a washing machine agitator is generally an inexpensive fix, typically costing between fifteen and one hundred dollars depending on whether you replace individual internal parts or the entire assembly. If your dual-action agitator is simply spinning freely because the internal plastic drive dogs (cams) have worn out, purchasing a replacement agitator repair kit costs only ten to twenty dollars, and you can easily install it yourself in minutes using a socket wrench. However, if the entire central agitator unit is severely cracked, warped, or has stripped mounting splines, purchasing a brand-new OEM agitator assembly usually costs between fifty and one hundred dollars. If you hire a professional appliance repair technician to diagnose and replace the agitator assembly, labor fees will add an extra one hundred to two hundred dollars to the total service bill.

Professional appliance repair costs to fix or replace a broken washing machine agitator or its internal components typically range between $150 and $300, including both technician labor fees and replacement parts. If you choose a DIY approach, individual internal plastic repair components like agitator cam dog kits or drive spline adapters are extremely inexpensive, usually costing between $15 and $35. However, if the entire transmission shaft assembly is stripped, replacement costs approach the price of a new unit.