How old are your hoses?

newbie308
newbie308 Posts: 767
edited September 2011 in The Clubhouse
Hi Polkies,
I decided to make a public service announcement regarding the supply hoses to your washing machines! Do not underestimate the dammage that can happen if one or both decide to let go while you are away from home! I discovered this weekend after being away for a couple days that washing machine hoses have a five year warranty, and mine were seven years old. Guess what? I knew that I had my work cut out for me when I opened the fromt door to a steam bath. Apparently the hot water supply hose ruptured at the supply side, and was delivering a half inch column of hot water for at least a day. This was kind of funny since we just got the basement dried out from Irene!

Please don't let this happen to you! If your supply hoses are more than 4 years old replace them before they decide to let go! A new set of Maytag hoses is only $20! I wrote the date on a piece of tape and wrapped it around the new hoses so I can have a reminder as to how old they are.

You can bet that I will never go away for more than a day without shutting the main supply valve to the house from now on either!
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited September 2011
    My hoses be about 22 when they get any older they start being mouthy and ya gotta slap em around too much. I suggest not having hoses over 25 cause they start cutting into ya profits.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2011
    When we replaced our washer there was a big bubble near the faucet and could have burst anytime. Went with the braided high preasure hoses with new washer.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,414
    edited September 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    Went with the braided high preasure hoses with new washer.

    exactly the old rubber hose is just trouble waiting to happen. One other thing i recommend is a "one lever shut off block" when you're done with laundry just flip the lever to shut off water to you machine.
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 767
    edited September 2011
    Yeah, I installed one of those valves when I built the laundry room, but my wife thinks it is too much trouble to turn the water off when the washing macine is not in use, and on when you need it, so that is why she is running the shop vac while I type messages on the Polk furum! Ha! Maybe she won't mind using the valve from now on!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,414
    edited September 2011
    newbie308 wrote: »
    Yeah, I installed one of those valves when I built the laundry room, but my wife thinks it is too much trouble to turn the water off when the washing macine is not in use, and on when you need it, so that is why she is running the shop vac while I type messages on the Polk furum! Ha! Maybe she won't mind using the valve from now on!

    that'll teach her:biggrin: love it
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited September 2011
    Brand new, lol. And a spare set just in case.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2011
    I keep my hoeses at least 18 and no older than 25. afro.png
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2011
    Going on around 5 years or so. Instead of drinking beer, I was in the garage one Friday night cutting tile when I heard a hissing. I thought a gas line had broke, but when I turned around I saw water shooting from one side of the garage to the other. It was a washing machine hose. Thankfully, there is a valve for both the hot and cold so I turned it off, and replaced the hoses the next day with the good braided hose. Now I only turn the water on when washing clothes, and turn it off as soon as it is done. Since the hoses are not under pressure 99.9% of the time they should last forever. I hope.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2011
    Wow, thanks for the PSA. People always talk about water heaters, never thought of these.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited September 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Wow, thanks for the PSA. People always talk about water heaters, never thought of these.

    I'd keep an eye on both... Just replaced this trusty, crusty WH on Saturday -

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    She was 20 years old... lived a good long life.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    ^^ omg!

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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited September 2011
    Replaced mine about 3 years ago. Heard what sounded line a gunshot from the basement.. went down and the hot water supply hose had burst. Wasn't even doing any laundry.

    My water heater looked almost exactly like nadams. Replaced it back in December. Next is the furnace.. which is 70's vintage..
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2011
    That is why you need these.
    http://www.amazon.com/Watts-MFS-2PBSPL60-1212-FloodSafe-Connector/dp/B000HE8FR4

    Flood Safe Hoses. They are stainless steel and have automatic check valves. If a hose blows, or if a hose blows inside your washing machine the spring loaded check valve slams shut, shutting the water off.

    You have to turn the water off and disconect the hose to reste the check valve. Pretty much just release the pressure behind the check valve.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    That is why you need these.
    http://www.amazon.com/Watts-MFS-2PBSPL60-1212-FloodSafe-Connector/dp/B000HE8FR4

    Flood Safe Hoses. They are stainless steel and have automatic check valves. If a hose blows, or if a hose blows inside your washing machine the spring loaded check valve slams shut, shutting the water off.

    You have to turn the water off and disconect the hose to reste the check valve. Pretty much just release the pressure behind the check valve.

    Yikes, what's with the reviews? Bad product or stupid consumers?
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2011
    Those hoses have some really negative reviews, wow.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2011
    My Watts washing machine hose was supposed to prevent water damage. After a few months, it put out a fine spray during the fill cycle. it was sufficient to wet the dry wall and soak into the subfloor causing over $6000 in damage, but it was not big enough to cause a puddle on the floor that I could see. The Watts insurance adjuster agreed that the hose appeared to be the culprit and took it for an "independent evaluation". Turned out Watts evaluated its own hose, proclaimed no "manufacturing defect", and refused to return it. So I had no proof. I WILL NEVER BUY A WATTS PRODUCT AGAIN!

    Ouch...
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2011
    replaced my hoses this summer... good to go for a while now...
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited September 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    When we replaced our washer there was a big bubble near the faucet and could have burst anytime. Went with the braided high pressure hoses with new washer.
    Yep, since those came out I never looked back and this is all I buy now.
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    exactly the old rubber hose is just trouble waiting to happen. One other thing I recommend is a "one lever shut off block" when you're done with laundry just flip the lever to shut off water to you machine.
    Great idea!
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Going on around 5 years or so. Instead of drinking beer, I was in the garage one Friday night cutting tile when I heard a hissing. I thought a gas line had broke, but when I turned around I saw water shooting from one side of the garage to the other. It was a washing machine hose. Thankfully, there is a valve for both the hot and cold so I turned it off, and replaced the hoses the next day with the good braided hose. Now I only turn the water on when washing clothes, and turn it off as soon as it is done. Since the hoses are not under pressure 99.9% of the time they should last forever. I hope.
    Clever, I think I will start doing it too.
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Wow, thanks for the PSA. People always talk about water heaters, never thought of these.
    Water heaters are definitely a mess when they start leaking. Mine never game any warning as there was no external rust, rusted from the inside and busted while I was working. Nice feeling going down the basement that evening! My sister mentioned to me that her insurance company pointed out they would not insure her home next year if they did not have proof of replacement and her home is not actually that old.
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    That is why you need these.
    http://www.amazon.com/Watts-MFS-2PBSPL60-1212-FloodSafe-Connector/dp/B000HE8FR4

    Flood Safe Hoses. They are stainless steel and have automatic check valves. If a hose blows, or if a hose blows inside your washing machine the spring loaded check valve slams shut, shutting the water off.

    You have to turn the water off and disconect the hose to reste the check valve. Pretty much just release the pressure behind the check valve.
    Interesting, however...
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Yikes, what's with the reviews? Bad product or stupid consumers?
    Exactly, reviews aren't too impressive and a little more research is advisable before buying such product.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,192
    edited September 2011
    Mine are about 8 years now , original on the house. They are a upgraded model with the steal braiding on the outside. They look to be in perfect shape but now I'll keep my eye on them. Maybe I'll pick up an new set just to be safe. Now I'm nervous , every hose I'm nervous.
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