Bearing trouble.

GadgetBoy · Post by **GadgetBoy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:45 pm

My tumble dryer started making funny noises this week so I investigated it today and discovered .....

This is the late rear drum bearing. The "clump" at 8 o'clock is the remains of a ball welding the inner and outer shells together.

What is more concerning is the size of the bearing. Half the weight of the drum and contents are supported by a bearing this size

What's even more surprising is that I had spares! They're exactly the same bearing in micro-scooter wheels and I'd kept the ones out of a dead micro-scooter. You never know when something will come in handy!

ahma · Post by **ahma** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:11 pm

SKF or genuine original parts?

GadgetBoy · Post by **GadgetBoy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:15 pm

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:40 pm

That'll be a hoover/candy dryer I guess. They usually end up with a nicely gouged arc in the back cabinet where the drum drops after bearing failure. Welcome to the world of the modern appliance!

GadgetBoy · Post by **GadgetBoy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:53 pm

Indesit.

Luke Hooper · Post by **Luke Hooper** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:21 pm

RS (rubber shield) is much better bearing choice than metal shield (which has no two letter indicator, I believe)

Metal sheild has less resistance and friction, but that's totally nigligable and ignored in this application. Rubber shield will keep the moisture out, and keep the bearing running smooth a LONG time...

just my 2 cents!

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:30 pm

That is a small bearing David - probably manufactured and installed as such so that it does give problems and promotes appliance renewal. Not everyone is mechanically minded and I would think that the average Joe would possibly purchase another machine as opposed to have a go repairs. Well done mate.

alanbird · Post by **alanbird** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:12 pm

Same problem with our BOSCH washing machine but it had big bearing probably about 5 inch diameter and lasted for less than 3 years, too many boiler suites

Alan

GadgetBoy · Post by **GadgetBoy** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:16 pm

Its the pig poo!

alanbird · Post by **alanbird** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:26 pm

I've not heard oil from Ladas called that before

Alan

GadgetBoy · Post by **GadgetBoy** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:28 pm

ROFL!