The older I and my appliances get (receiver 38, washer 19, fridge 19, circular saw 18, screw shooter 17...), the more I realize they just can't be replaced anymore without crappy chinese parts waiting to disable their replacements.
Don’t know about that but I’ve been able to keep a 40yr + electric washer and dryer going by making my own repairs.
Wig-wags replaced twice on washer as well as water pump. Hardest part was turning that 200 something pound beast on its side and back again.
Heating coil and drive belt on dryer.
The parts were surprisingly in expensive
There is a web site that has trouble shooting checklists and how to do a fine diagnosis and repair, in some cases down to the part. Number.