There is water dripping inside of my washing machine. Is it time for a new one?

The machine is about 10 years old. For about a month I could get the dripping the stop but I finally had to shut the water off this morning because it filled up with about 4 inches of water overnight.There is water dripping inside of my washing machine. Is it time for a new one?
It sounds like all you need is a new solinoid valve. It is an electricly controlled valve that opens when it is in the fill mode. It is inside the cabinet and on the back. The hoses connect directly to it. Look in the phone book for an appliance repair shop and give them the model number and manufacturer for the washer and they ';should'; be able to get the part for you. You can also have it repaired and should not cost too much. Check out the links below. the 2nd one is a picture of a ';typical'; valve for a Whirlpool brand washer. Personally, I do not think you need a new machine. Most washers nowadays should last 10-15 years.There is water dripping inside of my washing machine. Is it time for a new one?
You could either pay to get it fixed or you could buy a new one.
Yeah, sure. You need a new washing machine. The water dripping from inside your washing machine may damage the electric wirings and may cause serious damage to you.
Isn't a washing machine supposed to leak water?