Product review (5 stars): Washer Drain Pump for Maytag Performa Model PAV2300AWW
My 10+ year old washing machine, Maytag Performa Model PAV2300AWW, has been fully operational but getting increasingly louder when running, emitting a loud metallic rubbing noise during both the agitation and spin cycles.  Researched via the internet and found a likely cause was bearing failure in the washer drain pump, a part costing anywhere from $50-$100 online and at brick & mortar parts wholesalers.  Dropped $17 for it here on Amazon from DeepDiscounts Co. and it arrived earlier than expected.  Followed the installation instructions in this really helpful video - youtube.com/watch?v=bq4YU55PFkQ (search youtube for "Pump in a Performa washer") - and the new pump was installed in about 15 minutes.  The washer is now working without that annoying noise.

This is a super easy repair if you have a socket wrench and a set of pliers, and doing it yourself will save you a couple hundred dollars and leave you strutting around your house like you are actually mechanically inclined.