And my washing machine is in the process of dying.  It was the cheapest model and I got it 12 years ago, so it may be time to get a new one. It won't go into the cycle where it drains the tub without me playing with the dial for about 10 minutes.  I can finally get it to work, so I don't think it's the drain, or anything like that.  I think it's just time to get a new one