On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:26:27 +0000, Scott
wrote:

On Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:02:18 +0100, "Brian Gaff"
wrote:

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.

This could be bad news for me as I bought an LG machine on the advice
of the repairer, who declared my last machine beyond economic repair
and recommended LG.

A sample of one's not meaningful, but we bought a DD LG washing
machine 11 years ago. The only fault has been a noisy pump which was
both cheap and easy to replace.

Our machine has bearings which can be changed without replacing the
motor, so I wouldn't attach to much credence to Mr Gaffs hearsay.