I got a new machine, a Crosley (made in the USA). I have a range made by them. So far so good and luckily it fits into the tiny washroom I have (it had to be less than 26" in depth and wow, what a job finding something small enough).
The new machine actually cost less than the one I replaced (just over $400). It was delivered for free yesterday and they took the old Gibson away.
I have also found someone to help w/the house too so 
The person I found will be able to get the light as his brother lives north of where we are and there is a Home Depot there and he can get the LED light and install it easy enough.
Anyway, thanks to everyone for your advice/ideas, and yes, it was indeed time to let the old Gibson washer go.
Thank you Mother!
Mother had bought it for me as a house warming present only to die a few months later so I think this was one reason I have had a hard time letting go of it. Very sad indeed & wow did she ever go fast! Cancer sucks! 
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