Whirlpool AWM 336

[Pat22090]

Hi, Sister in-laws drum bearing has failed quite spectacularly. I can get a bearing assembly for about £70 which just bolts in to the drum housing, or a bearing kit for about £16 which involves getting the old pair out and drifting thenew one in. I’ve never known a replacement bearing go in without a lot of grief and blood. Is there any easy way to replace the bearings themselves, or is it going to be easier and more cost effective to replace the assembly? Given the age of the machine is it cost effective to replace the bearings if there will be more problems ahead? 🙁

[aqualectric]

Re: Whirlpool AWM 336

If the bearings have gone to that degree, then you need to strip it down before you buy anything and look at the condition of the drum shaft. If the bearings have broken up, it is very likely that the shards of metal will have scored the sealing collar on the spider shaft and therefore the seal will not work. ANY damage to the collar renders the shaft scrap. New drum spider (at Whirlpool’s prices!!) would not be viable.

Hope that helps,

A.

[whirlpool]

Re: Whirlpool AWM 336

hi iv worked on whirlpool for 16 years and it aint worth fixin not worth the time and money

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