How to Fix a Leaky Washing Machine Water Hose
If you do not fix a leaky washing machine hose, it could be more than just a nuisance -- it could become a very costly problem. There are only a few reasons for a washing machine hose leak. Each of them are simple fixes, which are made either without leaving your house, and without buying anything to aid in the fix, or with an easy trip to the hardware store for a inexpensive purchase and an easy fix. Does this Spark an idea?
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Turn off the water to the washing machine, by turning off the water valve to which the washing machine is hooked or by turning off the main water valve. Unscrew the washing machine hose from the water spigot or faucet.
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Look in the washing machine hose coupler (connector) and see if there's a rubber gasket in it. Insert your finger into the end of the hose and as you pull it out use the tip of your finger to feel if a rubber gasket comes out with it from within the coupler.
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Inspect the rubber gasket for wear or tears. Replace the hose gasket if it is worn, torn or missing completely.
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Unscrew the washing machine hose from the washing machine. Look in the washing machine hose coupler and see if there's a rubber gasket in it.
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Pull the rubber gasket out. Inspect it for wear or tears and replace it if there are any or if it's missing.
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Inspect the washing machine hose for cracks or tears. Wrap hose tape around the hose while it is dry, if you see any cracks or tears.
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Reconnect the washing machine hose to the water spigot and to the washing machine. Run the washing machine as you normally would, and watch the hose for leaks while it is running.
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Replace the washing machine hose altogether if it still leaks after you've replaced suspected inoperative rubber gaskets and wrapped the hose with tape. Make sure the new hose already has rubber gaskets in it. Purchase new rubber gaskets along with the new hose if it doesn't.
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