For repair technicians, buying a broken machine of a popular brand (like Whirlpool, Maytag, or Samsung) is like buying a discounted parts warehouse.
Many modern washing machines "die" because of a single, inexpensive component. A blown thermal fuse, a snapped drive belt, or a faulty lid switch can render a $800 machine useless.
Are you looking to a specific model for parts, or are you trying to sell a broken unit and need a listing description?
Avoid machines that smell like heavy electrical burning or severe mold; these are often more trouble than they're worth.