Zanussi
Drum Bearing Failure
Washer is extremely noisy during spin, with rumbling or grinding sounds.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Worn rear drum bearings, Failed bearing seal allowing water ingress, Damaged drum spider, Off-balance loads accelerating wear
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the washer. Spinning with failed bearings can cause catastrophic damage.
- Check for play: With the door open, lift the inner drum up and down. Excessive movement or roughness when spinning by hand indicates bearing failure.
- Inspect for leaks: Look for rust streaks or water marks at the rear of the tub.
- Plan bearing replacement: On many Zanussi models, bearing replacement involves removing the entire tub and splitting it. This is a major repair requiring special tools.
Due to complexity, drum bearing replacement is usually a job for an experienced technician, and in some cases the complete tub assembly is replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Drum Bearing Kit
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