Candy Drum Bearing Wear / Failure

Washer is very noisy during spin, with rumbling or grinding sounds.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn drum bearings, Failed bearing seal allowing water ingress, Damaged drum spider, Loose drum pulley

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the washer. Do not continue to use the machine with severe bearing noise as further damage may occur.

  • Check drum play: Open the door and lift the inner drum up and down. Excessive movement or clunking indicates bearing wear.
  • Inspect pulley: Remove the rear panel and check that the drum pulley bolt is tight.
  • Assess repair options: On many Candy models, bearing replacement requires splitting or replacing the outer tub. This is a complex job involving full drum removal.

Due to the complexity and need for special tools, bearing or tub replacement is usually a job for an experienced technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Drum Bearing Kit
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