Sounds Like Jet Taking Off when Kenmore Front Loader in Spin Cycle (Bearings?)

[freddy101]

The Sears repairman spent 5 minutes looking and listening to my washer and then told me that the bearings were worn down.    I got an estimate from him in the amount of $511 (parts only...labor an additional $193).    This is after I'd already paid the $129 service fee for him to come out.   The washer is 5 1/2 years old and not used heavily (only me in the house).   For that price, I'll get a new washer.  

Question:   Am I being scammed?   Does it really cost $511 to replace bearings in this model washer?

Model 417.44142400

[schaffersapplian]

this is what you need Here.

[schaffersapplian]

if i came to your house, my service call charge is $75, and my rate is 60 bucks an hour.  that job takes about an hour to an hour and a half depending how cramped the room is.  just some food for thought

[JWWebster]

Schaffernator you can make it look better by choosing the EARTH link 3rd from left over the
happy faces. Put your link in there hit the ok then another box will pop up to title the link, then type SHELL or whatever and it looks a bit better, or just keep doin what you like  

Here is the same link: Shell

[schaffersapplian]

i fixed it, and put the link to appliance parts pros. Thanks J to the W  

[JWWebster]

When you gitz good I will show you how to use the link generator, so that everytime someone buys something from APP then APP supports this site and that means we get out and have more clout on this here world wide web.

[niobrara]

I have a idea the Sears repair mans repair price may have also included the tub and shaft ,with the bearing.But thats just the way I would have bid it.I could be wrong.

[schaffersapplian]

Here is the other part niobrara is talking about. You may need to change it as well as it slides into the bearing and may be damaged.  This repair isn't for the faint of heart, but can be achieved without any special tools and some patience.  The basket assembly may or may not have to be changed, and the only way to really know is to take it apart.