[snowaterskier]

I have a Whirlpool Gold washing machine, model number GSX9885JQO. In September 08, it stopped running. A repairman came out, and did something to at least get it through the cycle it was in. After that the washing machine would work sporadically - sometimes not at all - sometimes only the heavy load or quick wash setting and then sometimes I was not able to select size load or water temp. On the other hand, it would go for days running just perfectly. Most recently it did not run for 4 days and then today all of a sudden it gave me the choice of using heavy load, whitest whites, or quick wash, but I was unable to change load size or water temp. The repair man said it needs a new memory board ($250) and maybe a touch pad ($190) but he won't know if it needs the touch pad until he installs the new memory board. I'm not spending $500 to fix it as I can buy a new one for a little more. I really like this washing machine (when it works right) and am wondering if it could possibly be something else since it does work OK sometimes. I also wonder if there are any refurbished parts anywhere. This washing machine is only 8years old and I hate to think that I need a new one already. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[hvac1000]

Parts are expensive for sure. You just need to make the decission. Repair or replace. If both of those parts were bad on my washer I would just but a new one.

[snowaterskier]

Hi. Thank you for your input. I did find the parts cheaper on-line with a 30-day return policy. I just wish I knew why it works sometimes and not the others. My dad said if it was the memory board, he doesn't think it would work at all. Last night I could do a load on the heavy wash cycle. Now this morning it doesn't work at all. It's crazy!

[hvac1000]

Good luck with your decission.