Whirlpool Washer Part Designed To Fail??

When Whirlpool first introduced their direct drive washer in 1983, the design included a small coupler between the motor and transmission made of plastic and rubber. It literally felt like a cheap toy… and the burden of turning that huge, water & clothes filled tub was on this plastic toy’s tiny shoulders! Needless to say, they …

Whirlpool Washer Coupler 285753A

When Whirlpool changed their design on this washer coupling to include a metal center, couplers began lasting longer and generic versions had to hustle to keep up. They have arrived, however, with a solid replacement coming from the ever innovative Jason company. Here are a couple of pictures of both. 285753A From Whirlpool 285852 From …