A reconsideration.

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After continued searches for a manual for my washing machine with no success, and a further investigation of what is involved with disassembling the washer, I have to reconsider repairing the thing myself. I must assume it is an older machine, so finding parts is probably as easy as finding a manual. I can either attempt to have the machine repaired or simply buy another machine. Given the date of the machine, at least fifteen and probably older, the value of a repair should it prove successful would just be a stop gap until it eventually fails. As for buying another machine, the choice is between new and used.

Though used sounds good, I have to consider what portion of the population sells a perfectly good washing machine. There are, to be certain, some who replace their washing machine every few years. I think they all live in New York, L.A., and never use their machines, preferring to simply never wear clothes twice. Just... saying. The rest sell a machine because something was giving them problems and they have decided to buy new(er). As for new, there is always the option of looking over the dinged and dented aisle. They may simply not have a machine there, or one that I would be willing to buy. Just because a machine price is slashed because of a ding does not mean it is worth the reduced price. One of the benefits of buying a new machine? Getting rid of the old one. I am NOT going to become a junk collector!

What was wrong with dissassembly? I would have to undo more gadgets, hoses, and wires then I see and a minor computer, rewire the thing using simple schematics, and then possibly reconfigure the settings (somehow). I did find schematics while looking under the control cap. There are no instructions for reconfiguring the settings either. My education and experience will not take me that far. At least it took me far enough to know better than to attempt to proceed. From other reading, it had seemed that the top could be removed with a simple electrical disconnect.

Yes, I must begin looking for a new washing machine. And somewhat quickly. My dirty clothes have been partly completed but I have a bit of a backlog as well. I can always go to a laundromat, but between gas money and the costs of doing my laundry there, even just the washing, a new machine looks much more feasible much quicker than one might think. Ah well. If I fear the cost I do look forward to a washing machine, if researched well, that should hold up for five years (or until warranty fails). Such is the world of modern engineering combined with modern business. Planned obsolescence, the keyword for the world in which we live. Ah, but that is so very green, too, right?

I had visitors today. Mormon missionaries stopped by. They called first, but I thought they suggested dropping by tomorrow afternoon. I had planned to clean the place at least a bit. Nope. Within the hour they arrived. Still, they have seen the worst. Anything from here is going to be better. No, not that bad. Simply not really that good. It was good to have company in any case.

Well, on to reviewing washing machines. I really want a front loading, larger capacity, machine. I am not so worried about fancy wash cycles, solar powered or nuclear power, blue neon lights, or any of what they might potentially be offering in some of these insane contraptions. Just, as I said, a large capacity, front loading, get-it-done machine.

Good night.