In another lifetime I repaired appliances for a couple years as a job. However, this was back when GE washers had a concrete block bolted underneath for balance, Whirlpool/Kenmore washers were belt drive before they went to direct drive, and I don't recall any digital controls, only mechanical timers and such. Front load washers were extremely rare and not mainstream. Refrigerators were often the easiest to me since they all operate by the same principle and have the same functioning parts, just different configurations.
But, this isn't unusual for me as I fix most everything I can before paying someone else, including cars, HVAC, small appliances, home repairs/upgrades, etc. Plus, I get the benefit of learning something and knowing corners weren't cut when repairing.