Panasonic NA-168VG3

[JP46]

Hi, our Panasonic NA-168VG3 started making groaning noises (during the wash/rinse cycle I think, not the spin) about 6 months ago when it was just out of the 5yr warranty period. We ran a service cycle and the noise went away.

However, it has started making the same low-pitched groaning noise again sometimes for up to a minute. Clearing out the filters and running the service cycle again hasn’t helped this time.

Any ideas…?

[kwatt]

Re: Panasonic NA-168VG3

Sounds like bearings which in turn, sounds like a new washing machine on those. Sorry.

K.

[BobHope]

Re: Panasonic NA-168VG3

If it is intermittent noise its not the bearings, but the recirculating pump does this when the jets get blocked.

bob.

[JP46]

Re: Panasonic NA-168VG3

Thanks both. Other Google searches led me to believe that it may be the bearings. Do you think it’s worth getting an engineer to have a look or just accept that it’s been brilliant for nearly 6 years and just get a new one…?

[kwatt]

Re: Panasonic NA-168VG3

If I’m right and it’s the bearings on those Panasonic’s it a rear tank half and that has an RRP of £280. And it’s a total strip down to change it.

Does that make the decision for you? 😉

K.

[JP46]

Re: Panasonic NA-168VG3

It absolutely does – thank you!

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