My machine's been getting quite a workout lately and I imagine it's gone on strike! :( It fills with water just fine but when it comes time to dance its little jig it just gives us the raspberries and refuses to agitate. (A more accurate description of the noise is probably something similar to a distant or muffled jack-hammer.) When I move the dial to the spin cycle it does drain but making its racket all the while and not actually spinning. Any insight you can provide is greatly appreciated! The laundry is piling up and I would rather not have to go with Plan B... :( Thanks! Melody :)