My top load washer started poyring water out the bottom when I start a load and while rinsing. Could this be easy to fix for pretty cheap or do I need to replace it?

Check and make sure the door is pushed all the way down until you hear a click. If it starts with the next cycle, then your door switch may be bad. It's a pretty easy fix, but I would watch a video at least before doing it yourself.

I think your washer's drive belt has broken, Joanne. You'll need to have someone replace it. That's a pretty easy fix, but they'll need to know your washer's model number before they arrive so they can bring the correct belt to fit it.

Water temp changed? Different detergent? Overloading enough to prevent proper agitation? All these can affect the performance. Also, if drainage is slow due to clog or weak pump, it might not rinse well, leaving soapy residue as well. Whirlpool pumps are pretty cheap and easy to change, usually, should that prove to be the source of your trouble. But look for simpler causes first.

This is a common problem with a double water input hot and cold. Theres 2 valves on the back that let the water in, the rinse works as it lets cold water in, this means your other valve is not working, the `hum` you can hear is valve trying to open as it is an electric coil actuator. Its an easy fix and the valves are quite cheap, theres normally only 2 wires, make a note of where they go, they are colour coded.

if you're saying it dies in the rinse cycle you could have a problem with your cold water not coming into the washer,the washer only uses cold water in rinse cycle,no cold water the washer won't run,try starting it just with cold water and see if it fills,if not bad water valve or problem with water in house valve or bad hose.

I have a Bosch also with a similar problem. I cleaned everything that I could (lower screen in bottom of washer, etc.) and still had scum. I have hot and softened water and neither fixed it.
Here is a cheap solution. If it does not work, you are out some vinegar. I started the rinse cycle, once it was full of water, used 1 cup of white vinegar dumped it in the bottom of the washer and ran it through. 20 min. Then ran another rinse cycle to wash it down. Next load came out 5 stars! Just like new. The vinegar can be corrosive if left in there for a long time, but it breaks down a lot of the mineral build up. Very acidic. Hope it works.

I had a similar problem. I cleaned everything that I could (lower screen, etc.) and still had scum. I have hot and softened water and neither fixed it. If your water is not soft or hot, you may be out of luck.
Here is a cheap solution. If it does not work, you are out some vinegar. I started the rinse cycle, once it was full of water, used 1 cup of white vinegar dumped it in the bottom of the washer and ran it through. 20 min. Then ran another rinse cycle to wash it down. Next load came out 5 stars! Just like new. Hope it works.

The pressure switch is failed - remove the tube from inside the top console area and blow it out. If you're lucky it will again work - with no charge.

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That sounds like your lid switch. This switch is located on the top. Raise the lid, Looking down at the washing machine it is the little hole. If you push it down with your finger on mine it's grey in color. The problem is that the switch is not getting pushed down far enough. if you pull it down manually with your hand a little farther you should hear it click over and the machine might scare you as it starts up into the rinse cycle. You can purchase them pretty cheap online at any applince site.

Pump is leaking around the drive shaft.
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