Product review (5 stars): I "AM" the Maytag Repairman!!
After calling Maytag Customer Service and finding out that a 1-year Extended Warranty on my two year old washer would cost $309.95 and included parts and labor, I had a further discussion with the CSR. She was very nice and as we talked about my washer's problems she suggested that the problem was probably the lid-lock mechanism. I bought it on Friday from Amazon (best price) Prime (Sunday delivery). I watched a terrific repair video while I removed and replaced the defective part with the new one. I reconnected the hoses and plugged in the machine and voila' -- it works just fine. I am delighted to have saved a LOT of money.