Free washing machine parts: Bosch CLASSIXX 1200 Express WFO2466GB/01 (from 2004)

[IC WG]

We’re disposing of the above machine which has reached end of life with us.

I just fully dismantled it partly to see how easy / hard the bearing replacement might be on a similar machine if I ever wanted to do that. Fair to say it is quite a strip down :)…

As far as I can see Bosch still offer all the parts, but subject to forum rules I’ll be happy to look at sending anything that is still serviceable that anyone wants for postage cost only. Or collect from near Esher.

[iadom]

IC WG wrote:

I just fully dismantled it partly to see how easy / hard the bearing replacement might be on a similar machine if I ever wanted to do that. Fair to say it is quite a strip down :)…

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As the vast majority of appliances currently on the market have totally sealed outer drums and have had for many years the number of bearing changes these days is almost nil.:(

[IC WG]

iadom wrote:
As the vast majority of appliances currently on the market have totally sealed outer drums and have had for many years the number of bearing changes these days is almost nil.:(

Getting the bearing kit for £50-ish on the older machine becomes buying a new complete tub unit for £250 (current BSH prices). Although I’d prefer to do the bearing replacement I’m almost inclined to see the new pricing which is less than half price of full machine as reasonable value given the time / risk as a beginner saved by not splitting tub, etc . Not a good move for overall impact though given that many would find the cost of getting someone to do the same prohibitive compared to replacing machine. If new machine fails to last much beyond 5-year warranty I’d probably be looking next for a (by then) c.15yo machine with split tub that I can refurb.

Which reminds me of a question I thought of… Do Bosch replace the tubs under 5-year warranty if bearings fail, or say it is wear and tear so won’t?

[don]

IC WG wrote:

Which reminds me of a question I thought of… Do Bosch replace the tubs under 5-year warranty if bearings fail, or say it is wear and tear so won’t?

Bosch 2 and 5 year warranty details https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/customer-service/warranty#/Togglebox=9197539-15284478-2/

Don

[IC WG]

don wrote:

Bosch 2 and 5 year warranty details https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/customer-service/warranty#/Togglebox=9197539-15284478-2/

Don

Thanks. I’d already read that and given the detail they state about use on boats it seemed to be quite light on other areas. I’m wondering if “improper installation [or] use” has been used by BSH in a “well if the bearings failed if must have been one of those” kind of way. I’ll let you know if I find out.

[admin]

I was searching for this, thank you so much for the link.

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