"Jim Warren" wrote in message . uk...

Yes it is likely to be the bearings, and most bearings are common sizes, so
they can be replaced. But between the bearing and the drum will be a water
seal, and if the bearings are worn, that is likely to be damaged too. So
assume that you if you dismantle you will need to replace that too (if you
don't, and it is worn, it will let hot soapy water wash the lubricant from
your nice new bearings, and they won't last very long).


On my hotpoint it was a number of screws that had come undone inside &
allowing various bits to clonk against various other bits. Simply
picking them up from under the machine & replacing made for a nice
quiet machine again.