Non-Damaging Washer Agitator & Hub Puller Tool Kit for DIY Repair
A user describes a washing machine repair as being incredibly difficult, comparing it to the "seventh layer of hell." They had trouble with a stuck component and ended up using a chisel, which unfortunately damaged the shaft. This highlights the need for specialized tools to disassemble appliances without causing more harm. A toolkit with purpose-built pullers for common washing machine parts like agitators, hubs, or bearings could really help. The benefit? It would allow DIY enthusiasts to tackle tough repairs safely and effectively, avoiding expensive damage and reducing the frustration that often comes with these kinds of projects.
Origin Reddit Post
r/appliancerepair
In the seventh layer of hell with a whirlpool top loader
Posted by u/MightyMcRaven•05/28/2025
Hey gang, so I’ve had a hell of a time with our family washer. Day three of this. Clothes are piling up and the pressure is on.
Whirlpool top loader, stopped spinning clothes and then made a
Top Comments
u/MightyMcRaven
Yeah I’m thinking that’s the plan in the morning
u/MightyMcRaven
I don’t doubt that one bit
u/MMproMM
Just use a gear puller like [this](https://a.co/d/cBMBOz5).
u/BoydMFCrowder
You know you’re gonna need a gear case now also. Probably needed one before all this for the sound it made but you chiseled the whole shaft!
u/22LT
May have to use a chisel and try and crack it off.
u/MightyMcRaven
https://imgur.com/a/CNyHid9 here is what I’m looking at now