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Model: WFW8300SW03 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
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RobOnMV  
#1 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2014 3:02:37 PM(UTC)
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Hello all,

I just had a repair tech come by and check out our washing machine. He said the bearing is gone, needed replacement, but he said it wasn't worth it as it was an all day repair, and I should just buy a new unit.

I'm finding it a bit hard to believe that taking off the back, replacing a bearing would be a $500+ repair, but I could be wrong.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2014 4:42:18 PM(UTC)
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I assume your machine sounds like a jet engine in high spin. It probably is a $500.00 repair from a Whirlpool tech. The problem is that the bearing is pressed into the rear tub assembly and is not a separately repairable part. The rear tub assembly is a $200.00 part and does take a while to install, although $500.00 in total is pretty steep.

Unfortunately this problem is the bane of front loaders, and can occur for a number of reasons one of which is not using the right detergent.

Sorry for the bad news.
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RobOnMV  
#3 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2014 4:52:39 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the info - It was older, though certainly was hoping for more than 7 years out of it.

I asked him what brand/model he would get, or has, and he replied that he would probably get any direct drive top loader over any front loader.

Researching for a new washer now.

Thanks again.
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sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2014 5:00:22 PM(UTC)
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Good advice, I would say the same thing. Try to avoid anything with electronic controls, they contribute nothing and just cause expensive trouble.
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RobOnMV  
#5 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2014 5:09:13 PM(UTC)
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funny - I left out that he also mentioned "direct drive top loader with knobs - no electronics".

Thanks
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sidfink43  
#6 Posted : Monday, September 15, 2014 5:12:24 PM(UTC)
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Smart man - Good luck
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