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My washing machine, although working fine and not making any nasty noises, has developed a “up & down” play in the outer drum.
Machine does 1 wash a day approx and is not overleaded.
Are bearings known to die on this model, and if so, is it tub removal & split in two job?
While I’m here, anything else prone to go wrong with this model since it seems a bit of a “cheapy” in Bosch’s range.
Any advice / experience gratefully received!
ROb
Re: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
Hya Rob
Yes it is a split tank, but isnt for the faint hearted. Its not the easiest of split tanks. Personally I would seek an engineer for this one.
As for the other points raised, they are a pretty good machines and rarely give problems.
How old is it anyway??Greg
Re: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
Hi
Thats not bad for 7 years really. Wouldnt get that sort of durability from the run of the mill junk we see about today.
I think they are good value for money compared to most IMO.
GregRe: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
The guy I bought it from said it was “hardly used” thanks to him moving out and storing the machine due a a divorce, so I was hoping to get a few more years out of it yet!
Re: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
The bearings could go faulty prematurely, if the machine was installed incorrectly. 🙁
That drum is normally pretty reliable!
Re: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
bearings could go faulty prematurely, if the machine was installed incorrectly.
HOw would that happen may I ask?
Re: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
If all four feet aren’t firm on a solid floor, making the machine level, then the all the stress during the final spin, won’t be exerted in the right places.
Whenever I’ve seen premature bearing failure on a plastic tub Bosch, that’s been the common factor.
Re: Bosch WFL2260 bearings
Blimey! NO al feet are on the ground!! Just hope it doesn’t get worse very quickly! Should there be a little bit of play at all?
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