I have had this Maytag Performa PAV3200AWW machine for about 14 years now. In the last 5 years or so we have had problems with unbalanced loads. The other day the wife puts in a load to wash it filled alright and started to wash and it just stopped in mid cycle. She tried to get it to started again but with no success. She had to ring all the clothes by hand and empty out the tub by hand. That same day I get home and I try to put into the wash or agitate cycle and I got this buzzing noise, the same thing happens when I tried and put into the rinse cycle. It gives off the same buzzing noise. I don't know if that buzzing noise is coming from the motor or the front panel. To add to the problem I cannot seem to turn the basket inside the tub. I would appreciate any help anyone would be able to give me? I don't even know if it would be worth fixing this old machine. We looked around for a new one and the reviews for them were just horrible.

Thanks for the quick reply mr-mjsjr. I tried turning all the two pulleys which turned quite easily. Then I tried to turn the motor with no success. The motor has seized up. I don't know if it would be worth replacing the motor on this machine. I am going to check out the price and then will take it from there. Like I mentioned previously that we have been looking at new machines but they all seem to be pieces of junk!! All the reviews seem very negative on just about all the new machines out. Would you have any info or know of a good brand that is worth the money?
Thanks again!

Just finally fixed the old machine. Replaced the motor and a had replace another worn out piece. Cost me about $230 to fix it. Again thanks a lot mr_mjsjr for the help. I can't really say that it is working like a new machine but I know that it does a good job washing my clothes.