Do you have the service manual for your washer? Can you find the part you need? I Don't have a Miele but my 24" Asko is incredibly easy to replace parts on. Is the machine working well other than the timer?

Repair it! The W1926 may have been their best washer before they started dumbing them down for the US market. I have one, along with an operations manual, and for some reason a PDF of the service manual for the smaller versions (W1203, W1215, etc.). These were well over $1,500 when new, and they are built to last. Their new machines run on 120v rather than 240v power, so they take longer to heat the water and can't heat it to as high temperatures anymore. They also have less intuitive controls that nonetheless give you fewer options.

My W1986 blew a bearing which snapped a belt. I live in NJ not too far from the Keasby, NJ repair center so I chose Miele factory tech over an independent. Miele quoted me $1270 which includes transportation to and from the Keasby center. I thought about replacing the washer but when I learned that the new models run on 110v and have a smaller capacity, I decided to repair my old washer. It would cost me $4000 to obtain a commercial model and I was not about to go there at this time. So call me crazy but I think I did the right thing. The tech person says I am basically getting a remanufactured machine.