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The Kenmore Elite HE3 is a washing machine by Kenmore.

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The tub appears to be rubbing against somethi behind the rubber seal.

Makes loud noise when spinning even though the machine is level. I'm finding slivers of some sort of plastic, or fiberglass material in the tub after the cycle is over with. It appears there is a ring of this material around the outside of the tub that can be seen when you pull the rubber seal to the side. Any answers?

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Cause 1

Tub Bearing

The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together.

Cause 2

Tub Seal and Bearing Kit

The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission, the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing the outer tub and bearing at the same time.

Cause 3

Rear Drum with Bearing

The rear drum has a bearing or bearings in it to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can become very noisy. On some machines bearings are sold separately from the rear drum, however we recommend replacing both the outer drum and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together because removing and pressing in the new bearing can be exceptionally difficult. Be aware that replacing the outer tub and bearing is also not easy and can be very costly.

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I get rubbing and the drum seems off centre . and the clothes are coming ou with a muddy like supstance on them .

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I have this exact problem and just had my washer repaired by a friend. He replaced the agitator bolt (the part was about $75). He had to take the washer apart to get to the agitator bolt. Could he have put something back together incorrectly to result in this problem or could it be unrelated.

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