Durability of washing machine - How many complete washing cycles (approx.) has your washing machine done over years ?

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Bosch WAE 24361 reached about 5,000 cycles before bearing/noise issues led to replacement

The problem

The original poster was discussing long-term durability of a Bosch WAE 24361. Over time the machine reached about 11 years old and roughly 5,000 washing cycles. Earlier repairs included shock absorbers, motor carbon brushes, motor bearings and later a drain pump. The final reported problem was worn drum bearings and increasing mechanical noise from developing clearances.

Likely cause

Confirmed wear-related mechanical deterioration after long service. Drum bearings were reported as worn out, and the poster also reported loud mechanical noise and looseness/clearance in the machine. Exact source of all noise beyond bearing wear was not fully confirmed.

What fixed it

The poster considered replacing the drum bearings but did not confirm doing so. They decided instead to replace the washing machine with a new Miele WCA 030.

Checks to try

• Approximate cycle count tracked over time: over 4,000, later about 5,000 washes
• Machine age reported as 9 years, later 10 and then 11 years
• Shock absorbers previously replaced
• Motor carbon brushes replaced
• Motor bearings replaced
• Drain pump replaced
• Tub/drum bearings later reported worn out
• Loud mechanical noise and clearances/play reported

Parts or tools mentioned

• Shock absorbers
• Motor carbon brushes
• Motor bearings
• Drain pump
• Dr. Beckmanns service-it washing machine cleaner
• Miele WCA 030