Dnk Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Had a very nice start to the day and got £350 i didn't know i was getting from an investment company i had shares in years ago 15 minutes after opening the letter my washing machine went onto the spin cycle and sounded like there was a hammer inside the drum, looks like the drum bearing has gone so goodbye £350 My Zanussi is over 15 years old so i guess i mustn't grumble. Anyone recommend a good replacement that you dont need a degree in rocket science to operate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Definitely the bearing? Ours did the same and turns out the weight on the bottom of the drum had come loose. Tightened it up with a couple of rubber washers and jobs a good 'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Definitely the bearing? Ours did the same and turns out the weight on the bottom of the drum had come loose. Tightened it up with a couple of rubber washers and jobs a good 'un I just guessed at the bearing, i've never seen inside a washing machine so not a clue whats in there I rotated the drum by hand and it actually seems okay, its just on the spin it doesnt sound to happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky_waR Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 It sounds like the weight has come loose.. Happened to us too.. The machine was shaking so much it starts to bounce arround..! Just remove the back panel.. Mine had a cement weight at the bottom. You might need to tilt the macine to get access to the bottom nuts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Had a very nice start to the day and got £350 i didn't know i was getting from an investment company i had shares in years ago 15 minutes after opening the letter my washing machine went onto the spin cycle and sounded like there was a hammer inside the drum, looks like the drum bearing has gone so goodbye £350 My Zanussi is over 15 years old so i guess i mustn't grumble. Anyone recommend a good replacement that you dont need a degree in rocket science to operate Bath tub and a wooden spoons works wonders and its cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Had a very nice start to the day and got £350 i didn't know i was getting from an investment company i had shares in years ago 15 minutes after opening the letter my washing machine went onto the spin cycle and sounded like there was a hammer inside the drum, looks like the drum bearing has gone so goodbye £350 At least the washer ends up being 'free'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Probably the drum support in the back of the drum, made of Ali and if it's never been changed it will be well corroded, bearings will be fine and very rare for a zanussi weight to come loose. Replacement wise go for a Bosch with touch buttons(German made)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Probably the drum support in the back of the drum, made of Ali and if it's never been changed it will be well corroded, bearings will be fine and very rare for a zanussi weight to come loose. Replacement wise go for a Bosch with touch buttons(German made)! Lol check out the washing machine man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 a replacment? the misses and a bucket of soapy water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I shall pull it out of its hole and have a look. Thanks for all the advice, even the spoons in the bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 a replacment? the misses and a bucket of soapy water I tried that a few years ago, she left She wouldn't use the cooker, vaccum or lawnmower either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 At least the washer ends up being 'free'! I know but thats not the point, i was just starting to plan how to spend the little windfall and washing machines weren't on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-mkiv Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 We have a Samsung that plays music when its doing the washing and you barely even know its running. Direct drive I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I do have a Bosch for years, got one for my mum and can't really fault them. Very quiet and well balanced washing machines, easy to setup too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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