09/01/2026
Take Two Minutes and Check Your Washing Machine Hoses
Here's one of those wonderfully boring homeowner tips that could potentially save you from a very wet—and expensive—surprise.
Washing machine hoses sit quietly behind the machine for years, and most of us never think about them. But a cracked, deteriorated, or loose hose can release a tremendous amount of water very quickly.
A few things worth checking:
✓ Look for bulging, cracking, corrosion or signs of a slow leak.
✓ Know where your washing machine shutoff valves are—and make sure they're accessible and operable.
✓ If you still have older rubber hoses, consider replacing them with braided stainless-steel supply lines.
✓ Even braided hoses don't last forever, so check the manufacturer's recommended replacement interval.
Now, while you're thinking about it, take two minutes and look behind your washing machine.
Hopefully, you'll find absolutely nothing interesting.
That's the whole idea. 😊
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Michael Carney
Realtor/Sales Associate ABR, SRES, CRS
RE/MAX at Home
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