Practically new washing machine was busted. The American brand Maytag is heavily favored throughout this house for their warranty... However, we've discovered their warranty is next to useless.

I spent a few minutes on YouTube figuring out how to troubleshoot this thing. Turns out it's a $25 part held together by tiny plastic tabs.

Super glue. Two Dolla Fix.

Time to go back to washboards and wringing out clothes before air drying by the fire.