Ecobubble drum getting 'grindy'

[MikePhillips]

Our 3 year old ecobubble washing machine is beginning to get a bit noisy during drum rotation.   It sounds like it's grinding a little where it used to be almost silent.  If it is empty, I can reach inside and turn the drum manually.  It feels a little rough when moving but it used to be glassy smooth for the same motion.

Can I expect a massive repair bill or will this maybe not deteriorate?  Any quick fixes?  Could it be limescale?

Thanks

Model number: WF1114XBD/XEU
 

[Beth_S]

Take a look at this video, @MikePhillips. Hopefully this will help 😊

[MikePhillips]

Hi Beth,

Thanks for the message.  Sadly, I don't see a link to any video.  Could you repost please 👍👍

[Beth_S]

Sorry, Mike! Must have forgotten to paste the link for you 🙈

Here's the link:

https://ljsp.lwcdn.com/api/video/embed.jsp?id=323417e0-5b9a-4ce5-8658-6db2516317e1&pi=d8bef549-3...

[MikePhillips]

Hi Beth. Thanks for the video.  Sadly, I don't think it addresses my problem.  I double checked and our machine is nicely balanced and well 'planted' on a concrete floor.

The sound is more like the sound it would make if the drum bearings had become damaged - really 'grindy' and gets louder/worse at high spin speeds.

I think I'll have to get someone round to look at it..

Thanks anyway