Bearing damage is a very common washing machine problem, and it's quite difficult to fix for the untrained user. Even finding the right part in the store can be challenging. You can first disassemble the washing machine and remove the old bearing to use as a reference, or you can study the bearing sizes for LG direct-drive washing machines and follow our recommendations for purchasing a new part.
What bearings are used on LG washing machines?
The list of bearings installed in LG washing machines is extensive and directly depends on the washing machine model, making it sometimes difficult for buyers to figure out which part to buy. We'll list the most popular models of these "home helpers" and the bearings compatible with LG appliances from the South Korean brand.
The most popular washing machine WD 800 8C is compatible with 205 and 206 bearings.
Model F 1068 LD requires parts 205 and 206.
For WD 1020 W, only the 205 and 206 models are suitable, which are the most popular of all.
The list for the WD 1020 W machine is slightly different - you will have to purchase a 206 or 207 bearing.
For model number WD 1012 C, you will have to look for the less popular 203 or 204 bearings.
The F 1022 TD also fits rarer models – 305 and 306.
The WD 1030 R model requires standard 205 and 206 bearings.
For WD 1040 W you need to purchase in stores 203-204.
WD 1014 C also requires part 203 or 204.
The WD 1050 F washing machine is designed for standard bearings – 205-206.
The F 1058 ND equipment will require parts 205 or 206 for replacement.
The same goes for the LG WD 1074 FB model, which requires the same 205 or 206.
Nothing will change for the WD 1080 FD washing machine – bearings 205 and 206 are suitable for it.
The WD 6002 C washing machine requires different bearings – type 203 or 204.
The same bearings are needed for the “home assistant” WD 6012 C.
Household appliance WD 6023 C also requires parts 203 and 204.
The WD 8022 CG washing machine is designed to work with bearings 205 and 206.
The LG WD 8023 CB also works well with the two most common types of bearings – 205 and 206.
The LG WD 14310 washing machine will require slightly less popular bearings of types 305 and 306 for replacement.
The same type of parts is used by the LG WD 12210 BD model.
Bearings 305-306 are also suitable for the WD 12275 BD washing machine.
Finally, the LG WD 16101 FD also works well only with bearings of type 305 or 306.
As for the common LG 10384 model, it works perfectly with standard 205 and 206 bearings.
The same applies to equipment with the number LG WD-10192T.
And even the popular WD 80302 NUP series requires the same parts 205 or 206.
This list doesn't include every LG washing machine, as listing all models would take up an entire article. However, we have listed some very popular models and the bearings they require. As can be seen from the points listed above, mainly for household appliances LG fits bearings of models 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 305 and 306. However, this doesn't mean you can just randomly pick any one in the hopes it will fit. You should first carefully examine the dimensions and other parameters before purchasing a new part.
What are the dimensions of the components?
As we discussed in the previous section, LG washing machines are most often equipped with bearings 205 and 206—these are the most common parts. Let's take a closer look at these, along with a number of other parts that are also commonly installed in washing machines.
Bearing 205, also known as 6205 ZZ, averages $6.50 on the market. Its GOST article number is 80205, and its dimensions are 25 x 52 x 15 millimeters, where 25 is the inner diameter, 52 is the outer diameter, and 15 is the width. This is a sealed bearing that is used in the bearing assembly of a washing machine. For this bearing, the seal is selected according to the diameter of the larger bearing, that is, 52 millimeters.
Bearing 206, also known as 6206 ZZ, is larger than its popular counterpart, so its average market price is slightly higher – around $7.30 per unit. GOST part number is 80206, and its dimensions are 30 x 62 x 16 millimeters, where the largest number is the outer diameter, 30 is the inner diameter, and 16 is the width. As with the previous part, the seal for this bearing must be selected based on the outer diameter – 62 millimeters.
The bearings described above are ideal not only for appliances from the South Korean brand LG, but also for equipment from AEG, Electrolux, Zanussi, Hotpoint-Ariston, Indesit, Whirlpool, Samsung, Bosch, Siemens, Candy, and many others, which you can check in the store for more details.
These are the most popular bearing models that fit most washing machines from LG and other manufacturers. However, it's worth considering other well-known bearing models, as they are also frequently used in modern household appliances.
Bearing 203 (6203 ZZ), as one of the smallest sizes, is also the cheapest – $4.60 each. It can be found using the GOST part number 80203. Its dimensions are only 17 x 40 x 12 millimeters. As before, it is recommended to select the seal based on the largest diameter, i.e., 40 millimeters.
Part 204 (6204 ZZ), according to GOST 80204, is only slightly larger than the previous model, so it costs only slightly more – on average $5.90. The dimensions are 20 x 47 x 14 millimeters, where 47 is the outer diameter, 20 is the inner diameter, and 14 is the width. Select a seal that is the same size as the maximum bearing diameter, i.e., 47 millimeters.
Element 207 (6207 ZZ), GOST 80207, is sold in stores for $8.50 per piece. This is due to its increased dimensions, which reach 35 by 72 by 17 millimeters. As usual, the largest number is the outer diameter, the middle number is the inner diameter, and the smallest number is the width. For this element, look for a 72-millimeter seal.
Bearing 305 (6305 ZZ), GOST 80305, sells for $7.90 each. It's slightly smaller than the previous part – 25 x 62 x 17 millimeters, where 62 is the outer diameter, 25 is the inner diameter, and 17 is the width.
Finally, bearing 306 (6306 ZZ), GOST 80306, is the most expensive in today's selection—on average, it can be purchased for $9 per part. Its large dimensions of 30 x 72 x 19 millimeters indicate that the seal must also be very large—72 millimeters.
These are the main bearings that fit LG washing machines. Always select the part carefully to ensure the correct dimensions.
Bearing damage is a very common washing machine problem, and it's quite difficult to fix for the untrained user. Even finding the right part in the store can be challenging. You can first disassemble the washing machine and remove the old bearing to use as a reference, or you can study the bearing sizes for LG direct-drive washing machines and follow our recommendations for purchasing a new part.
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