Washer Drum Bearing Replacement Cost
A roar or jet engine sound during spin that gets louder over time, a drum that wobbles when you push the rim, or gray streaks on clothes from a failing rear seal. Bearing failure is the classic end of life symptom on front loaders.
Washer Drum Bearing Replacement Cost runs $250 to $500 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $40 to $150, labor $200 to $400, about 2 to 4 hours on site.
- Priciest fix is the rear tub bearing worn (front loaders), up to $500.
- 0 of 2 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is hard.
- This is the judgment call.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Rear tub bearing worn (front loaders)
Water gets past the tub seal and washes out the bearing grease. The repair means pulling the tub and pressing new bearings, labor heavy, and on some models the bearing is molded into a sealed plastic tub, making the "repair" a whole tub assembly.
Tub bearing/seal kit (top loaders)
Same failure, usually cheaper to access on a top loader.
Repair or replace?
This is the judgment call. On a quality machine (Speed Queen, LG direct drive, Electrolux) under warranty adjacent age, repair. On a 7+ year old builder grade front loader, a $400 bearing job against a $600 to 800 new washer usually says replace. Get the quote, check the tub design first.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every washer is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
Can I keep using a washer with bad bearings?
For a while, but it gets louder, drinks more power, and can eventually let the drum drop or seize mid spin. Plan the repair or replacement now.
Why are LG and Samsung bearing jobs quoted so high?
Some models require splitting a welded/sealed outer tub, so the part is a whole tub assembly rather than a $40 bearing kit.
Model specific guides for this problem
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