@dramypsyd There is an evil method manufacturers have of dealing with repair parts. These parts become more and more rare and thus more expensive. The cost often times exceeds any reasonable price for said part. A part that when new would cost $50, after 3-4 years is often $125, then by 6-7 years it's $250. After that, as someone else said, it's time to shop for a replacement. And appliance repair firms, in the US charge $75-125 to come to your house, plus about $100 an hour for labor.