Oh boy!
I "get" to play Maytag repairman. Only it does not involve Mrs Carrera in a negligee wanting me to service (deleted)
The washing machine just stopped. It is a top loading washer. I diagnosed it as the lid switch. I looked around on-line and found the part number. I went to the local "mom and pop" owned store where we bought the washer. He confirmed my diagnosis as very likely, and sold me a replacement for less than the on-line places. Now I just need to take the top of the machine apart and replace a plate with switch plate assembly.
It looks like a lot of fun to replace.