Product review (5 stars): Bearings carry the front loader.
Since my washing machine was "taking off like a jet plane" I assumed it was the bearings as suggested in videos online.  The cost of the bearings ($25) is negligible relative to the work of installing them.  After taking the machine apart it became apparent that the motor driver had actually burnt out.  My son installed the bearings and then a used motor and the washing machine works exceedingly well.  It is possible that the old bearings were good but we didn't want to chance it.  The bearings were delivered quickly, installed and worked nicely and I would buy them again if necessary.  A good product at a reasonable price.