Hi,

The washing machine makes a loud banging noise when spinning. It is at least
twenty years old and so not doing too bad.

Had a look at it today, the drum seems to have a lot of slack in it and I am
assuming that the bearing is going.

Does this sound plausible? If it is the bearing, is it worth repairing or
should I buy a shiny new "AAA" rated washing machine?

TIA Colin