Product review (1 stars): Washer tub bearing common issue and can not replace the part!
Bought June 1, 2014 for over $450.  As of February 2018, the bearing which is integrated into the tub has gone bad.  The technician says he cant get this part, but even if he could, it would be $240 something dollars at HIS cost.  He said it is a poor design, and he sees it with these all the time, and it's time to buy a new one.  Whirlpool says not under warranty, Will not buy this brand again!  Beware!  $450 + washing machine should not be unusable in 3 years!!!