MY hotpoint aquarius 1200 wm31 starts then blows my electricty?

My Aquarius 1200 recently started knocking the trip switch. It would take in the water and after a few minutes the trip would go. Got it looked at and was told it was the timer. Even though the repair man said the machine was otherwise immaculate and the brushes were only 1/3 worn (which is seemingly good) he said it would cost too much to repair.

Angie
November 2007

UPDATE,
discounted my motor an tried a rinse, this doesnt blow my electricity so it seems its the motor, anyone have any ideas how much 1200 motor will cost me?
cheers to all

jay rennie
November 2007