On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:05:08 GMT, Bob wrote:

If the old machine is still running and it fits your needs, keep it
until it breaks. New machines may have some advantages:
- gentler on clothes
- more water and energy efficient
- more reliable in the short term

If your old Maytag is one with two drive belts and a spinning gearbox it
is likely to last until it corrodes with only some inexpensive repairs.



I'll have to consider what you say tho I need to check the internals
for my Maytag (model LAT8704).

thanks.