Commercial coin-operated washer in multiplex broken

[Elizabeth Lee]

We have a washer in our multiplex that has been absolutely great (compared to the new ones these days).  We have had to change the belt and misc repairs but this time we were told to replace it.   I have always fixed things because at the end of the day, that $100 here and $200 there adds up at the end of the year.  New washers seem to run 800-1500 not including install/haul away!   The repair guy felt it was the transmission (burning rubber smell, no spinning).  Yes I am looking for a second opinion but would like to see how you all decide on these matters.  Other things were always straightforward but these details are getting to me.