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Yeah, I've given a washing machine a new lease of life by replacing (on separate occasions) the heating element and the motor brushes.
I'd have thought a compatible element (rather than manufacturer branded part) would be about £15-£20, then probably half a dozen screws in total (four to get the back off, then another couple for the element). Should be pretty easy, and cheap enough that if it's a more fundamental fault you've lost little except a bit of time and effort.
jsabine
In the distant past I've done this a couple of times and it's a pretty easy job. Most washing machines are fairly easy to work on if you're methodical about taking apart and putting together.