Drum Bearing Replacement Cost — Washer, Dryer & More (South Africa, 2026)
Estimated R550–R3 000 for a drum bearing replacement in South Africa, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 4 sourced repair jobs across 3 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a drum bearing replacement costs, by appliance and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| Appliance | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | Noisy or loud | Drum bearing replacement | R400–R1 200 | R1 200–R3 000 | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Won't tumble / drum not turning | Drum support / bearing assembly repair | R500–R1 400 | R900–R2 200 | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Noisy or loud | Drum bearing / roller repair (grinding, thumping) | R250–R900 | R550–R1 500 | Pro recommended |
| Dishwasher | Noisy or loud | Spray arm / bearing / debris repair | R300–R600 | R600–R900 | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 7 South African repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.