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How to Replace Old Washer Hoses
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How to Replace Old Washer Hoses
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" Old washing machine hoses that fail can really cause problems. A leaking washing machine hose can go undetected for days or weeks. Modern stainless steel hoses are stronger and are less subject to rupturing. Here's how to replace them. To replace the washing machine hoses, slide the washing machine forward until you can reach both ends of the hose. Before you unscrew the connections, label how the hoses are connected; hot water feed to the hot-water inlet, cold water to the cold-water inlet of the washing machine. Next, turn off the water supply valve. Loosen the cold-water hose connection using groove joint pliers. It's wise to have a bucket and towel spread out to catch any water still in the close. Unscrew the other end from the cold-water inlet on the washing machine. If they are too tight to unscrew by hand, use pliers. Working backwards, screw the new stainless steel supply hose to the cold-water inlet of the washing machine. Twist hand tight and makes snug with the pliers. Don't over tighten. Screw the other end of the new supply hose onto the cold-water faucet. Make it hand tight, and then, using pliers, tighten a half turn more. Now, move to the hot water supply hose. Unscrewing the hose from the hot water faucet and from the hot-water inlet to the washing machine. Screw the new stainless steel hot water supply hose to the hot water inlet and to the faucet. Tighten both ends of the hose first hand tight and then finish by making the connection snug with a groove joint pliers. There's a rubber washer on either end of the hose so you don't need to over tighten. Now, slowly, open the cold-water faucet and check the connection for leaks. If you find an occasional drip from either connection, use groove joint pliers to gently tighten the connection. Slide the washing machine back into place and the project is complete."
