Well, I'm at the 5 year mark...Should I change my hoses?

[mark_wpduet]

Just wondering if all of you washer freaks (at least those who have had their washer over 5 years) change your hoses every 5 years. This is something I have never thought to do, and I don't think my grandma EVER changed hers on her Kenmore (now that I think about it).....I have heard of peoples homes flooding. I'm tempted to leave the hoses on and just turn the water off each time behind the washer..I dunno...Thoughts?

 

[qsd-dan]

Mine are passing 25 years. My grandmothers hoses to her 806 were passing 40 years right before she moved. I think it's overkill, but the crappy hoses made today may require much more frequent replacement.

 

[aaronfitzy]

and....

I think that your home water pressure has alot to do with it also....If you don't see any bulges or leaks, I really wouldn't worry about it

 

[mtn1584]

Now that you brought up the subject....

I definitely would.
Mike

 

[toggleswitch2]

Do it. Mother Toggle had a mess when a hose of hers popped.

 

[frigilux]

I'm at eight years with my front-loader's hoses. I want to replace them, but I don't remember which type to get.

Someone here said some of the braided SS hoses are no better than their rubber counterparts.

Which is the very best, most reliable type? I turn the water off after I'm finished washing for the day, but my laundry room is right next to my living room and I don't want even a slight chance of flooding.

 

[cleanteamofny]

Feel the hose for bulge and leaks, crud and rust around the connectors.
If all look well then you can get another 5 or more years out of them. And don't ever trust those braided hoses.
I had a connection between the tub and the sink and it failed within 2 years. So a gimmick is a gimmick.
If these hoses are the best?!?
Why don't washing machine MFG add them to the new machines?

 

[suburbanmd]

ATC makes life tougher for hoses

Pre-ATC: Hoses are jolted once, when the wash fill ends.
ATC: Hoses are jolted again and again during the wash fill, as the machine regulates the proportion of hot and cold water.

Take a look at Floodchek hoses. I have a pair, and can vouch that they look and feel much sturdier than regular hoses. I got them for my old Kenmore TL. When I replaced it with an LG, the Sears installer saw the Floodcheks, and told me he'd use them instead of the ones packed with the LG, because they're better. But now I have a Miele, and of course the installer used the Miele hoses, so the Floodchek hoses are sitting in the basement.

 

[rll70sman]

Nylon-shielded washer hoses

I bought these in March 2008 to upgrade from the ones supplied with my original Whirlpool Ultimate Care II top loader because I absolutely refuse to use the Chinese-made crap that's most often available. They cost $26.00 plus tax at the Sears Home Central parts store in St. Paul. Here's what the package says:

Appliance Care Products from Whirlpool Corporation
Nylon-Shielded Washer Hoses

Better Than Stainless Steel

Premium Hoses for Premium Washers
Fits most major washing machine brands. Whirlpool Corporation does not recommend any other brand of washer hoses for its products.

- Braided nylon-shielded hose
- Performs better than stainless steel
- Long-life, EPDM hose
- Industry's most reliable crimp against leaking
- Fusion-resistant coupler

Made in USA

 

[revvinkevin]

The hoses for the FL washer in the house have been there over 12 years now. The water valves have been on 24-7 since installation. I should at least check them, but I have to pull the dryer off the washer just to get to them!

Kevin

 

[bertrum]

If it ain't broke dont fix it!

 

[irishwashguy]

Save your Money or get metal hose replacements

I don't think that I have ever had to replace a hose on any Washer that I have ever had. Mine is almost Five and going strong, no leaks whatsoever. If I fet promted to change them however, I would just get the metal hoses that I saw @ HomeDepot; then really, you would be set.Just something to consider if you feel that they are in need of replacement.

 

[favorit]

AQUASTOP

Door boots and hoses in both my machines (y. 1984 and 2000) have never been replaced ....

Anyway here several models have a built-in flood pan with a float-switch that works on a valve between tap and hose. In case of leakage water goes in the pan and the valve shuts.
The hose has also an "overcoat" leading to the pan.
Almost every dishwasher has it, but also some washers do

Electrolux calls it "AquaLock",
Bosch/Siemens call this device "Aquastop",
Miele "Waterproof System" on WPS washers
Bauknecht/Whirlpool "Wasserstop" [see pic]

File:Aquastop.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

commons.wikimedia.org

 

[pierreandreply4]

Me from what i rember from my 1993 inglis superb 2 washer witch lasted 10 years before i change it i never change the hose on the washer and my duet washer of 5 years (current model) still as the same hoses and they are still working.

 

[cleanteamofny]

26 years and you want me to replace every 5 years?

Going back in time, when I brought one of the last few BD Kenmore in 1982,
the original hoses was still on the machine and I got rid of them when we moved in 2008.
The only thing that was done to the hoses was to replace the rubber gasket.
How's that for longevity?

 

[luxflairguy]

At the new year, I bought a used Miele pair that are between 5-8 years old. I too thought about changing the hoses and called Miele. They said the life expectancy of the machine is 20-25 years and the hoses are made to last the life of the machines. Good machines, good hoses. Greg

 

[lordkenmore]

I can't say for sure, but I have the feeling that my mother, who had a 1960s Kenmore, got 20 years out the original hoses.

For those buying hoses, and, like me, want to avoid buying China-made when possible, it's worth paying attention to the country where they are made. I was shopping for hoses last spring, and it seems to me that stainless steel hoses were Chinese. But I think I saw at least one conventional hose that was US made.

 

[tolivac]

I had a problem with a washer DISCHARGE hose-not a fill hose-the hose I had problems with was a grey plastic replacement hose.I had just gotten the WP machine from the swap shop.I was doing a load and the floor of my laundry room was soaking wet and turning off the supply water didn't help-looked behind the new washer and that plastic hose seperated at the point was it was connected to the washers connector-the joint in the hose came apart.I replaced it with a SOLID rubber discharge hose-no more problems-so if you get a machine with one of those plastic drain hoses---DON'T use it-replace it with a rubber one.May save you from having to wade across your laundry room floor!!I think those plastic discharge hoses were sold as replacement-fit alls.

 

[favorit]

Plastic drain hoses are an improvement

Tolivac,

the fact you ran into a "faulty" plastic hose (maybe your one was just unproperly fastened) doesn't mean that every pastic hose on earth is junk.

Since 15-20 years manufacturers use plastic drain hoses. Old style rubber ones are prone to get "dry"

Worse, rubber hoses may bend too much, that blocks the drain
Plastic hoses don't bend too much and don't get "dryed"