How to replace the water supply hose for a washing machine

For entering water in washing machines they are connected to water mains with the inlet hose. Most often, a branch is made having a tap so that you can instantly shut off the water supply. The filling hose for the washing machine comes in a set with the equipment itself - no additional purchase is required.

However, what should I do if I need to replace it? Replacement may be required for a variety of reasons: leakage, shell failure, improper length, or poor quality part. To purchase a truly high-quality hose for a washing machine, you need to know their types and how much a high-quality filler hose costs. Just about it and will be written below.

Versions of the

inlet hose The inlet hoses for the washing machine have a completely uncomplicated device circuit. At the base of the filling hose is a small PVC pipe, which is reinforced with reinforced thread, as well as with nylon braid. This filling device consists of several layers, which makes it possible to hope for its durability - they have sufficient resistance from breaks and are ready to withstand high water pressure.

At the end, the bulk hoses are reinforced with metal sleeves, fittings and nuts are visible from it. One fitting is screwed to the washing machine, the second - to the water pipe. Fittings, nuts are made of plastic. They do not have a special strength, so they are twisted by hand, and not with a wrench - it will save them from damage.

This construction of a water inlet hose is very common - as such they come in a set with a washer. Usually they have a certain dina. When the washing machine is not mounted near the water supply itself, an elongated water inlet hose will be needed to supply water. These tubes can be purchased separately, the length of such a hose varies from 1 to 6 m. If necessary, the length can be made longer by connecting two or more inlet hoses with the help of connectors.

FUM - tape can seal the junction to avoid water leakage. However, it is better to exclude such compounds, since you cannot call them reliable.

Is it possible to disassemble the filling hoses for washing machines? Of course, you can do it. However, it is recommended to throw out the filling( priming) hose with damages and throw out a replacement. So you will avoid possible leaks during the water supply - new filling hoses are, of course, more reliable and have serviceable fittings, what not to say about the old hose that has been repaired.

Inlet hose with Aquastop

The construction, which is protected from leakage, is called Aquastop. Simple hoses, as mentioned above, can break - this is due to normal wear and tear. If water leaks, you can easily flood your neighbors. Aquastop hoses neutralize this possibility.

The hose with the Aquastop protection block is a design where 1 tube goes inside the second one. Between them there is a special material, when water gets on it, it swells, which causes the protection valve to open, which blocks the water. The system functions as follows:

• regular mode - water flows through the internal, main filling hose;
• if it is damaged( rupture or slow leakage) water acts on the swelling material;
• material swells and the valve works, closes the water, the floor in the building remains dry.

These hoses are distinguished by a high price compared to classic ones, however, they provide a guarantee of protection against possible leakage. It also happens that the washing machine, even without working, produces water, in this case the hose with the Aquostop system will not help you.

Incorrect position of the

inlet hoses. It is important that it be placed in the correct position with respect to connections to the water supply system, as well as to the washer. The plastic part of the inlet hose inside must be correctly positioned under the rubber gasket. In twisted form, it should equally apply pressure to the gasket on each side. In the place with the lowest pressure during the water supply water leakage is able to form.

If water is leaking for this reason, then it’s enough that you correctly position the filler hose and tighten the connections a little more.

Connecting the filler hose to washing machines

To connect the filler hose to the washing machine, you need to take care of the connection to the water supply. In this place a tee is installed and a crane for overlapping, a nut of plastic and a fitting are screwed onto the tee. As a rule, for all the time you use a washer, you will not have to perform these operations all the time, as well as replacing a drain hose.

Professionals advise additionally to put together with a side insert a mechanical filter that purifies water( in addition to the grid that is already installed at the entrance to the machine).Due to this, the washing machine will be protected from the penetration of dirt. The filter is placed behind the tee, in front of the filling tube.

What should I do if the washing machine is not installed at the water supply? In this situation, you can connect several inlet hoses in series. However, a better solution is the installation of an additional plastic pipe to the place of installation of the machine - thus, the chance to avoid leaks is higher. Accordingly, the valves for locking in any case installed on the place of tie-in to the main water supply.

It is recommended to use an appropriate tool when joining plastic pipes. After working the washing machine it is necessary to block the access of water to the machine.

How to tighten the filler hose? Some users do it with great effort, but do not do so - there is a high probability of damage to the gadget made of plastic. It is necessary to twist them manually, without using tools and other available tools that increase the effort. It is only necessary to make a tight connection, where the nut will not loosen, and the connection itself will not allow water to leak.