Product review (1 stars): Front loading washer bearing and seal assembly problems
We bought a front load washer in September of 2011. Yesterday, August 23, 2013 we had to have the tub/seal/bearing assembly replaced.  I inquired if this was a common problem related to all front load washers. It is not common to ALL front load washers but is a definite problem with the Whirlpool model # wfw9640xw00.  Fortunately, we had taken the extended warranty when we bought the unit and the repair was covered. If we had to pay out of pocket for this repair the cost would have exceeded $800.00. It would appear that Whrilpool is very much aware of this problem.  To my knowledge they have done nothing to inform the consumer of, or to correct this ongoing defect.  Looking at this in light of the many class action suits now in our courts, this avenue may be the only recourse the consumer has to have this flaw corrected.