It usually seems to happen due to slow leaks rusting the bearings.

I know some LG machines are notorious for this and as its a direct drive
system the motor has to be replaced as well which is uneconomic.
Brian

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"Tim+" wrote in message
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You have to have a kind of grudging admiration for the way that some
washing machine parts are designed to last *just* longer than the
warranty.

Our six year Hotpoint's main bearings are on their way out and the parts
warranty is of course five years. This will be the very first washing
machine that I've owned whose bearings have died before the rest of the
machine is beyond economic repair.

Tim


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