Frigidaire/Kenmore 417 washer bearing failure

Here is my Frigidaire/Kenmore model 417 that have a bearing failure. I will be changing its bearing this weekend. The new bearings will be high quality high speed bearing, not those chinise cheap bearings they have put in the first time.

Bearings numbers : 6306-2RS1C3 and 6307-2RS1C3

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• Frigidaire
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[kennyt1230]

First front-loader I ever bought--it died after 4 years--transmission blew.

[MageMinds]

That's right, Front Loader doesn't have a transmission, only a powerful electric motor with a belt to turn the tub. That's what makes them so silent (when bearings works), no transmission.

The motor is really easy to change I'd say that after having a good access to the rear of the unit it should take 30~45 minutes or so to put in a new motor. But don't ask for the price of the motor though.

[zooseheidi]

if you remove the stainless steel tub and reverse the drive pulley, it makes a great fire pit for the back yard.

[MageMinds]

Sure, but it makes clothes really messy, be sure to not try to wash clothes while having a fire at the same time, that may burn your clothes... :-)

[whfoulk]

How did you get the replacement parts for your unit? Did Kenmore/Frigidaire provide them to you Free? Was it difficult to tackle the replacement?

Thanks.

[MageMinds]

Frigidaire would have replaced the full read outer drum assembly, including the same cheap China bearings. The repair would have been a bit easier with that part, but but only last as long as the original part did. I choose the route to change the bearings only, use USA made bearings.

[MageMinds]

@AmazingAccuracy Go to the forum applianceblog(dot)com and you'll get pretty much every answer you'll need ... You have to register to be able to ask questions, but answers are supplied by a professional repair man, he know everything...

[toddthompson007]

Zanussi and Electrolux front load washers, sold in UK, are the same product. In the UK you can buy the replacement spider and rear basket bearings. U-tube shows repairs. On e-bay you can seach and find the part (use worldwide search for zanussi washer spider). Also you can purchase the two rear tub bearings on e-bay: 6306-2RS and 6307-2RS

[5610winston]

Recipe for failure: place aluminum in contact with stainless steel. Add water and stir. Even distilled water will cause the galvanic reaction, and your tap water is not likely to be distilled.

[5610winston]

If you're lucky, it's the bearings or the motor. there have been A LOT of problems with the aluminum drive spider assemblies and dissimilar metals corrosion.

[washermad24]

can u do a vid of tha dryer

[Hoover1100]

Front loaders don't have transmissions.