"Dorot29701" wrote in message
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I have a 10 yr. old Maytag washer (Model LAT5910BAW) and it has never had
a
problem. Suddenly it has started making a squishey noise when it pumps
out
water and then after the water is out and it is spinning, it gets very
loud and
it vibrates. The machine doesn't move around as in unbalanced load. But
there
is definitely a problem. It also leaks a little water at this point.

I need someone familiar with these machines to tell me approximately how
much a
new pump would cost installed. I may be wrong about what is causing the
problem. Talked to the man who makes appointments. A diagnostic service
call
is $49 but if they work on it I pay parts and labor not the $49. If I buy
new,
from them, they take off $25. Their prices are higher than Lowe's and
probably
HD.

I have to decide whether it is wiser to try and fix this one or buy a new
one.
They can't send anybody out for at least a week because of the holidays.
Any
advice? Oh, and if I buy new: Maytag or Whirlpool? I will not be buying
the
top of the line.


For some help try the following sites on Appliance Repairs
MLD

http://www.applianceaid.com/index.html

http://www.repairclinic.com/0003.asp