Friday, May 1, 2009
Safety tip about washing machine hoses
Leaving a washing machine’s valves open all the time greatly increases the chance of catastrophic hose burst. Any hose that is cracked, blistered, soft, or has corroded fittings needs to be replaced. I prefer the hoses that have a braided stainless steel jacket. You will pay more for this hose but it is much stronger and will last longer. The best preventive measure however is to develop the habit of always closing the valves when the washer is not in use.
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A good safety tip, Jeff. After having a hose break and spray water all over our storage area in the basement, we always shut off our water when going on vacation!
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