[ljf]

Very generally on a washing machine the first thing to go will be the carbon brushes/bushes - these are usually relatively easy (and cheap) to replace.

If it isn't the brushes then it is likely the control module - this is often so expensive to source new (and can be pricey 2nd hand) that there isn't much point in replacing.

My dishwasher needed a new board, and despite only being 5 years old, the manufacturer wanted 80% of the cost of a new machine. Even on the grey market I couldn't find a good price, and going 2nd hand didn't turn up the parts I needed. Was very sad to scrap such a new piece of hardware.

[kevviiinn]

I feel like pricing like that is one big thing that needs to be regulated in any right to repair bill, price of parts is a huge barrier

[throwawayapples]

Regulating prices produces situations that are rife with unintended consequences. Choose a different brand instead (unless that brand has a monopoly, which is only the case in a few industries.)

[kevviiinn]

Many companies in the US are monopolies, aren't a ton of companies owned by the same 6 parent companies