Congratulations, Erin! Let's hope the washer doesn't choose NOW to have a mechanical problem!
I can relate to her fear of someone messing with her machine, though. I hate it when my son "tries" to do his own laundry. He will fill the machine up so far that the lid will hardly close - forget to set the water level to "extra high" (it's usually on low or extra low) and will add enough detergent for an army.
But. . . at least he's attempting to do it himself. If I hear him in the laundry room I'll find something that HAS to be done in there and supervise!!
Maybe she's had an experience similar to this? Who knows....maybe she just likes doing laundry!