Direct Drive drum bearings question
I got some good help here many many years ago when the bearings went on my machine and I was looking for a replacement.
I ended up with a Zanussi which eventually went too and I replaced that with a LG F1281TD.
When I saw that it had a direct drive motor with a ten year guarantee I kind of assumed that it was not going to be prone to the bearing wear that I always seem to suffer from.
The machine has been getting louder and louder in its spin cycle so I am now starting to think that I was mistaken as it's just made an awfully loud knocking noise during the spin.
Are these direct drive machines still prone to bearing failure?
Kind regards,
Matt
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LG F1281TD noise during spin was not confirmed as drum bearing failure
- The problem
- LG F1281TD washing machine became progressively louder on spin and then made a very loud knocking noise, raising concern about possible drum bearing failure on a direct drive model.
- Likely cause
- Drum bearing failure was suggested as a possibility, but the original poster later confirmed it was not the bearings. The exact cause was not given in this thread. Other possible causes mentioned in discussion were loose drum weights or other faults causing knocking noises.
- What fixed it
- Recommended check was to remove the drive belt and spin the drum by hand from the front to listen for a rumbling noise that would indicate worn drum bearings. The original poster investigated and found the fault was not the bearings, but the actual repair or diagnosis was not documented in this thread.
- Checks to try
- Machine noise increased over time during spin
- Very loud knocking noise reported during spin
- Advice given to remove the drive belt and spin the drum by hand from the front
- Listen for a rumbling sound as an indicator of drum bearing wear
- Original poster inspected inside the machine and confirmed it does have drum bearings
- Original poster confirmed the fault was not the bearings
2 Answers
Hello Matt. I'm afraid it seems that most modern washing machines are prone to bearing failure. Drum bearing failure that is. It sounds like you have unfortunately got a lot of experience with this fault but just make sure it is the drum bearings though, as there are other faults that can cause a knocking noise. The best way is to take off the drive belt and then spin the drum by hand from the front. If drum bearings are going you should get a rumbling sound. Knocking noises can be caused by loose drum weights and various other problems - Washing Machine is Noisy | More causes of a noisy washing machine | What do noisy drum bearings sound like?
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Thanks Andy,
I've investigated the problem and found that is wasn't the bearings at all.
I've created a thread in the appropriate place for it.
Having now looked inside the machine I can see where the bearings are, so yes it does have them.
Thanks,
Matt
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