If you haven't replaced the supply lines to you washing machine in the last 10 years, $50 is a lot cheaper than what this blowout would have cost. These lines were 11.5 years old. Whew!
If you haven't replaced the supply lines to you washing machine in the last 10 years, $50 is a lot cheaper than what this blowout would have cost. These lines were 11.5 years old. Whew!
In reply to KyAllroad :
How many people remember to turn the water off after doing laundry?
In reply to KyAllroad :
Yikes. We upgraded the laundry and sink supply lines to braided steel (#becauseracecar).
alfadriver said:In reply to KyAllroad :
How many people remember to turn the water off after doing laundry?
You can turn the water off?
David S. Wallens said:In reply to KyAllroad :
Yikes. We upgraded the laundry and sink supply lines to braided steel (#becauseracecar).
^^^ So much this!!!
At least around here I don’t think the home improvement stores sell any but the stainless braided hoses anymore. Good catch.
In reply to alfadriver :
Remember? Intention has to be there in order to remember. I'd rather just replace them every few years and not deal with that hassle. I also have a Govee water alarm underneath the washer in case of leak. A lot less hassle than turning off knobs multiple times a week.
A buddy had a stainless one blow so I installed an auto shut off if water is sensed.
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In reply to lnlogauge :
My washer and dryer are on the 2nd floor. So we have to be safer than most. But I'm not sure why turning the water off is a hassle. Do you leave your outside water on? It's the same hassle given the same faucet.
In reply to alfadriver :
Never heard of a single person I know doing that. Not one.
If you are going turn them off regularly, it is worth switching to the ball valve type with the single lever.
OP does have a timely catch, though. I can't say I would have spotted it in time.
In reply to Appleseed :
Now you have. :)
In reply to alfadriver :
Given that I'd have to drag the heavy ass appliance out and squeeze into an awkward space.... I'm gonna say 99.9999% of the population DON'T shut off the water between laundry cycles.
In reply to KyAllroad :
If there were not automatic shut off systems for washers, your off the cuff estimate may be right. But with that, it suggests to me that we are not the only ones who want to make sure the water is off when not in use. Enough people that it's a profitable item to sell.
But I also have extra reason having the washer upstairs- so that we don't have to drag our clothing up and down hte stairs- what a pain that must be.
KyAllroad said:In reply to alfadriver :
Given that I'd have to drag the heavy ass appliance out and squeeze into an awkward space.... I'm gonna say 99.9999% of the population DON'T shut off the water between laundry cycles.
I know a few people that turn it off between uses, maybe it's a regional thing? Around here it's because most wells are hard water and that even hits braided hoses.
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