Washing Machine · Lakeside
Front-Load Drum & Bearing Rebuild
The Challenge
A Spin Cycle Like a Jet Engine
The washer shook across the laundry room and roared on spin — classic collapsed drum bearings plus tired shock absorbers. At six years old with a premium direct-drive motor, the machine was absolutely worth saving.
- Rough, noisy bearings with play in the drum spider.
- Worn shocks letting the tub slam the cabinet.
The Fix 
What We Did
- Stripped and inspected the tub
Confirmed the spider arm was intact — rebuild approved instead of replacement.
- Pressed new bearings and seal
Genuine bearing kit with a new tub seal to keep water off the bearings.
- Replaced shocks and re-levelled
New shock absorbers, feet levelled, then a full 1400rpm test spin.
Result
Whisper-quiet spin, zero movement across the floor, and an estimated five more years of service — for less than a third of a comparable new machine.
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