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LintFilterGuy  
#1 Posted : Monday, July 27, 2009 5:08:31 PM(UTC)
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LintFilterGuy

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I just bought a used washer and dryer. They're installed and working, so I'm happy.

But I have one little worry. The washer hoses (rubber) are about 3 or 4 years old. I should probably have bought new ones when I installed the washer, but I didn't.

I live on the third floor of an apartment building, so a burst hose would be a mess not only for me, but for other people.

So, since I will only be using the washer once a week or so, it occurs to me that maybe I should should turn off the water supply (at the faucets behind the washer) and only turn them on when I'm using the washer. Just to be safe. I see that lots of people suggest you do that when you go on vacation.

On the other hand, the apartment isn't new, so I don't know how good of shape the plumbing is in. So maybe turning the faucets on and off would be more risky than leaving them on. Or maybe the increase and decrease in pressure would increase the wear on the hoses.

Any thoughts?
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applianceman  
#2 Posted : Monday, July 27, 2009 5:43:06 PM(UTC)
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What you are doing is fine but I recommend changing the hoses to give you peace of mind and this should be done every few years anyways. These ss hoses are less likely to burst Part Details - E-Z FLO 6' 3/8 FXF SS WM HOSE, part number: AP3891317 But just rubber hoses are fine especially if you plan the change them regularly. Clothes Washer Repair Guide
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