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Servis 6033 Quartz Bearings

MEmef13
Asked almost 14 years ago 2,262 views
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Hello there,

I have a Servis 6033 washing machine which needs replacement bearings. I've had a look, and it seems that the drum needs to be lifted out from the top of the machine, is that correct?

I have a bearings set, but presumably will need a new drum seal and door seal to complete the job.

Any advice will be gratefully received!

Many thanks

Michael Fitzpatrick

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Servis 6033 Quartz bearing wear led to replacement of the machine

The problem
A Servis 6033 Quartz washing machine was still operating but the drum bearings were clearly wearing out. The owner asked about replacing the bearings and whether the drum had to be removed from the top, and expected that seals might also be needed.
Likely cause
Worn drum bearings. Forum replies also warned that on a 23-year-old machine there could be related wear such as seized fasteners, rust, obsolete parts, or possible drum shaft damage, but these were not confirmed on this machine.
What fixed it
The accepted advice was that, given the machine's age and obsolete parts situation, repair was likely not worthwhile. The owner decided not to attempt the bearing repair and bought a new washing machine instead.
Checks to try
  • Owner confirmed the machine still worked
  • Owner confirmed the bearings were clearly on the way out
  • Owner stated the machine had a plastic tub
  • Forum member checked a main spares site and reported parts as obsolete
  • Owner had already sourced a bearing set
Parts or tools mentioned
  • Bearing set

Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.

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6 Answers

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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered almost 14 years ago

If it's as old as I suspect it maybe isn't worth repairing. All the parts are obsolete on the main spares site I checked.

Whitegoods Help — appliance repair expert and forum host.
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mef13
Answered almost 14 years ago

I managed to source a set of bearings. It's 23 years old!

I've kept the motor good with brush changes, don't know if this a repair that's beyond me...

Mike

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered almost 14 years ago

23 years is very impressive. Personally I think it's asking too much to expect it to last longer. At that age you may well find things are seized up or other things worn or rusted if you strip it down. If it has a metal tub, the tub could be very badly rusted inside, the drum shaft may be damaged. If it has those tapered roller bearings they usually damage the drum shaft if the main front one collapses. It's a big job at the best of times but on a 23 year old machine where most parts are obsolete it's a bit risky.

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mef13
Answered almost 14 years ago

It still works, but the bearings are clearly on the way out. Plastic tub.

I'm feeling less and less like attempting this, I might do it for fun over Christmas!

Mike

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7george
Answered over 11 years ago

Hi mef 13,

Can you tell me how to find bearings for my 25 years old Servis model 3305

Thanks ,George

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mef13
Answered over 11 years ago

Hi there,

I found my bearing set on easy spares.co.uk. A quick look implies they don't have anything for the 3305. I still have the Quartz bearing set I bought: I decided not to bother trying the repair and bought a new washer. If I can turn them up and they would fit you're welcome to them.

Best regards

mef13

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