Replace Washing Machine.

[arabbadot]

My whirlpool WGA 3494 washing machine will not now spin. It is eleven years old. Any ideas , guys, on whether to buy another or seek repair.
I am not sure if this is just the start of a series of problems. Do washing machines last long?

[mallyh]

might be cheaper to buy a new one .it could be the start of numerous faults xx

[hereIam]

Eleven years is quite a good run. My old one lasted 12.

[andy-hughes]

These days, most machines and appliances have obsolescence built into them - and anything beyond about five years is considered good value for a domestic appliance.

Given the increase in specs on modern machines, and the decrease in prices, I would upgrade to a modern machine.

[Bazile]

We have had a Bosh for donkeys .

Touch wood - the only thing that has gone wrong ( worn out ) has been the Brushes as far as i recall .

I think manufacturers build into their products a certain period of time , for it to fail ; so they can sell you another one .

[TWR]

Try changing the drive belt.

[gingejbee]

Our last machine (AEG) was seventeen years old when we replaced it with a new Miele...never a moments trouble. The Miele has a ten-year all-inclusive warranty (yes, I know, the machine was pricey!) and they are said to engineer their machines for a twenty-year lifespan....borne out by Which? reports.
The moral is....buy German washers (that incudes Bosch) if you want performance AND longevity.