Dear all-
I have an LG LD2060SH. The recirc. pump failed noisily after about 8 months and was replaced under warranty. The new one after 18 months is still working, but noisy. No warranty still applies.
Having removed the old pump, I can see that water has leaked around where the motor spindle enters the pump and has corroded the top bearing of the pump, which sounds like a knackered roller skate. I've WD40'd the worst of the rust out, soaked in lubricating oil and covered the outside of the bearing in grease and re-assembled but it's still noisy.
I see I can get a new pump for 90 quid plus delivery, but everyone says it will take up to a month to come.
Has anyone found a good source of LG spares, and why are they so expensive compared to other brands? How can I complain to LG about this whole experience? Their customer services have been unhelpful. Is it possible that I could get someone to pull the bearing and replace it? Am I likely to find a match, or source the NSK bearing? What sort of company might do this for me for a reasonable price?
I wish I'd kept the last pump the repairman left behind - could have robbed a bearing off that because each has two.
It's a shame, I used to really like LG as a brand and still do for electronics but I'd steer clear of their home appliances next time.
Thanks!