I think it's crazy that people could be advocating that someone replace a machine without even knowing what the problem is! I know of two local guys that repair washing mahchines and have been doing so for years; even in the worst case scenario a replacement motor or pump plus labour won't even approach half the cost of a new machine. It could be something very simple either that may cost very little, so I say repair not replace. Don't forgot that when you replace an old machine you'll be hit with the PRF charge anyway.