[Perz1val]

I've read somewhere, that washing machines need to be run on hotter programs (at least 60°C) from time. This dissolves detergent accumulation on the bearing, slowing it's wear down. Apparently bearing failure is more common with modern washing machines as eco 30°C programs are used more often.

[sokoloff]

By the time detergent and water reaches the bearing, you've already lost. There is a seal that prevents that from happening and when that seal fails, the bearings will be not far behind.

It is a grease-lubricated bearing; 60°C detergent-laden water would be slightly worse than 30°C detergent-laden water, but neither is helpful.