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Yeah, I was going to limit myself to this one part, one attempt then just replace it. This was a cheap part. I had the actual timer part quoted at $155 to me...and motors run at least $100. Not worth it to put hundreds into an old washer when I can get a new one for not much more.

I managed to do this job without gettiing hardly any water on the floor too....miraculously. I had a paint tray and a shopvac ready when I took the hose off the pump...I held it over the tray and shoved the vacuum hose right into the washer hose.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;919359]Another "Internet saved me money & grief on repairs" Couple years ago, during a sewing emergency (don't ask!), my wife's sewing machine stopped working at 2:00 a.m. on a project needed at 8:00 a.m.

I got on the internet, goggled the make/model - came up with post with diagrams explaining the problem as a common one caused by a jammed gear. Disassembled the sewing machine, found the issue exactly as described/shown, fixed it, reassembled it and had it working all in ~45 minutes.

Fixed a TV per the internet also. Truly amazing the info that is out there.[/quote]

I wonder how anyone ever fixed anything before the internet. The number of things I have fixed or made directly through internet advice is unknowable at this point.

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I'll have to agree with the internet and repair tips and directions. I have used it for help with car, boat, and several appliance repairs. I know I have saved over a grand the past several years just on the few appliance repairs I made on my own. Then comes the satisfaction of fixing something on your own.

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[quote=FRPLG;919412]I wonder how anyone ever fixed anything before the internet. The number of things I have fixed or made directly through internet advice is unknowable at this point.[/quote]

We didn't ... we either pulled it apart to try and fix it, breaking irreparably in the process, or we called a repairman.

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Yeah, there was a lot more trial and error, a lot more busted knuckles and cursing and a lot more money spent, time wasted and happy repairmen.


I used to rely on Chilton's and Haynes manuals for car repair, now I just sign up for a car forum every time I change cars. You get tips from people who have already done the cursing and breaking parts on their own.