Replacing and repairing the water supply hose of washing machine.
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The washing machine is one of the most necessary household appliances. It helps to keep clothes clean, so the breakdown of this device is always a disorder for the hostess. After all, from this moment she will have to wash things manually. One of the causes of improper operation or breakdown of the device is damage to the hose. In this article, we will talk about the water supply hose and the breakdowns that are connected with it.
The water supply hose in the washing machine flows: Reasons
Often, after installing the washing machine, during washing, we can find a puddle on the floor. This is very bad, because it can cause a short circuit or hit someone from the household with an electric motion. Therefore, the problem should be solved immediately.
Reasons for the leakage of the water supply hose:
- One of the possible reasons is damage of the flood hose washing machine. Perhaps the hose is intact, and the breakdown is associated with the places of the joint of the hose with the water supply.
- The reason for the leakage of the water supply hose may be bad connection. This happens if during the installation the master did not tighten the connection, so there is an clearance. Because of this, a leak appears at the junction.
- Incorrect position of the hose. It happens if the hose at the junction of the connection with the pipe is bent, squeezed. Because of this, a leak appears. In this case, it is necessary to correctly set the hose, changing its position.
- Wear of the gasket. It happens if your washing machine is quite old. Due to constant mechanical vibrations and high water pressure, the laying wear out. Because of this, the problem appears.
- Bad docking of plastic and rubber in the hose. The fact is that over time, rubber loses its elasticity and shape. Therefore, it is poorly fixed, there is a leak. Often such a problem appears when changing the position of the machine, if you move or change the place in the apartment.
Replacing the water supply hose in the washing machine: Instructions
Replacing the water supply hose is a fairly simple manipulation. A person who is far from the repair of washing machines, that is, any household, can easily cope with her. It is possible for any man.
Instructions:
- It is necessary to turn off the water supply in the water pipes using a special valve. Next, you need to remove the old hose from the washing machine, as well as unscrew it from the connection point to the water supply.
- It is necessary to connect a new hose, tightly tighten in the places of fastening, turn on the water supply.
- Look: is there a leak or not? If you tightly twisted the hose, it is at the right angle, then there will be no leak
- If a leak appears, you must try to tighten the nuts in the places of fasteners. Please note that strong efforts cannot be made so as not to disrupt the thread. It is better to repeat again an attempt to tighten the nuts on the thread.
How to lengthen the pouring hose of water supply of a washing machine?
In most cases, the washing machine is not perceived as an expensive household device, but as a workhorse that saves time, as well as keep their clothes clean. Very often during the purchase, especially in a new apartment, few people think where this car will stand. In the process of installation, some troubles arise due to the fact that the length of the water supply hose is not enough to connect the device.
There are two options for solving the problem:
- Change the location of the machine
- Lengthen the hose
Remember that for the normal operation of the machine, the length of the hose should not exceed 3 meters. The plumbing store has a large selection of hoses, so you will be able to easily purchase a new one. Most often, difficulties arise with the acquisition of hoses of non -standard sizes, that is, more length than the standard. In this case, the hose of the required length may not be in the store. You can solve the situation by connecting two hoses.
Instructions:
- To do this, the brass nipple is taken and two hoses are simply wound up at the edges
- Further, the connection is carried out as usual
- One part is connected to the washing machine, and the second to the water supply
In the case of leakage of the water supply hose, you can try to eliminate the problems with your own hands, without acquiring a new hose. This method is suitable if the gasket is out of order. In this case, it will be enough for you to just replace it with a new one. They are sold anywhere on the market or in a plumbing store. If this did not particularly help, then the cause of the leak of the hose is the accumulation of dirt or the drying of rubber. In this case, there are no options for repairing the hose. We'll have to purchase a new one.
As you can see, the repair and lengthening of the water supply hose is a fairly simple manipulation, which almost any person will cope with. We advise you to turn to a specialist for help if you do not have appropriate knowledge or you doubt that you can do all the work yourself.
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