Washing machine drum bearing

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Washing machine drum bearing

Mutiara 06/01/2008, 13:59

Hi, after waiting for several weeks now for a French artisan to come and fix our washing machine, I have now given up on him after he has let lme down twice now, so decided to attempt to replace the drum bearings myself.

Has anyone ever done this and if so is it a relatively easy job for a good DIY'er. Any tips /things I should know?

Re: Washing machine drum bearing

Anton Redman 06/01/2008, 15:17

First stage for me would be to check that I can source the bearings at a reasonable price. ‘Washing Machine Bearings’ in google will pull a good number of potential sources.

Link below gives an over view of what is required.

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=155

http://www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

Re: Washing machine drum bearing

ErnieY 06/01/2008, 17:14
Before shelling out on a new bearing I'd strip it down and check that the drum spindle it supports isn't damaged. On at least 2 machines I've tried to repair over the years I've found that the spindle has been turning inside a failed bearing effectively rendering the drum scrap. Depending on age and availabilty/cost of spares this could result in a scrapping of the whole machine.

My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !

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dwmcn 30/01/2008, 9:56
Depending on the age of the machine, I would scrap it and buy a new one. I changed the belt in a dryer once, and that was enough for me.

Re: Washing machine drum bearing

Caussenarde 30/01/2008, 13:41
Hi there,

Our neighbour had similar problems with his washing machine drum.

He is a competant bricoleur and was able to deal with the drum, bearings and all. He put the finished results to very good use for his Soiree Chataigner for 12 guests.

Here he is below, toasting his nuts in comfort.

Next year he may even reattach the motor, for even more spectacular results!!

Re: Washing machine drum bearing

dwmcn 30/01/2008, 17:02
French lateral thinking. Toasting his nuts, eh?

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Weegie 30/01/2008, 17:22
They are also used in place of keep nets by some of the fishermen hereabouts.

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ErnieY 30/01/2008, 17:55
In the cellar of one house we viewed there was a row of top loader washing machine drums being used for vegetable storage, an excellent idea I thought Idea [I]

My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !

Re: Washing machine drum bearing

Punch 30/01/2008, 18:31

It depends on what machine it is too. Years ago, I used to be a Miele service engineer working at the homes of the rich and famous ( via the tradesmans entrance of course ! ) when I was also a marathon runner ( those were the days !) but I digress..........

Some machines are a right pig to do but I have recently changed an AEG drum bearing which was a doddle although it is correct that if the drum has been noisy for some time and the spindle has worn, you may be better off scapping it! I also tried to change one once in a customers house in Moor Park ( posh UK area), and the bearing inner race had worn a groove on the spindle, and was well and truly stuck. I cut it through with a similar tool to a dremel and was prising it off, when it exploded and shattered the customers huge art deco mirror. Sad [:(]

Not one of my best days I can tell you !

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