Electrolux Double Action Agitator (131605901)

The Electrolux Double Action Agitator is the central washing component inside the tub of a top-load washing machine that moves clothes through the water and detergent to clean them. It uses a two-part design where the upper portion oscillates independently from the lower base, creating a dual scrubbing motion that lifts and tumbles laundry more effectively than a single-piece agitator.

The Electrolux Double Action Agitator can wear out over time due to the constant stress of moving heavy loads, which causes the plastic components and internal cam dogs or directional cogs to crack or strip. Hard water deposits, detergent buildup, and overloading the washer can accelerate this wear, leaving the upper agitator spinning freely or the whole unit unable to move clothes properly.

Look for these symptoms to help determine if the agitator needs to be replaced:

- Upper agitator spins freely in both directions without grabbing

- Clothes are not being moved or tumbled during the wash cycle

- Visible cracks, breaks, or missing fins on the agitator body

- Loud clunking or grinding noise coming from the center of the tub

- Laundry comes out poorly washed or tangled in one spot

- Agitator wobbles excessively or feels loose during operation