if there ever is a tiny bit of weeping from the hose, you'll have a fighting chance to remove the hose. i just go by feel when tightening hoses. but, a 1/4 turn after hand tight does sound about right.
Washer hoses should be tightened securely but not overly tight. Here are some guidelines to ensure proper installation: Hand Tighten: Start by hand-tightening the hoses to ensure they are snug against the fittings. Use a Wrench: If needed, use a wrench to give them an additional quarter turn.
Avoid Over-Tightening: While securing the hose tightly is important, over-tightening can damage the connectors and cause leaks. Tighten the connections just enough to prevent leaks without applying excessive force.
Tighten the hoses hand tight, then one quarter turn with slip joint pliers or pipe wrench. Once the hoses are installed, turn HOT and COLD water on. Check for water leaks on both ends of the hoses. If no leaks are found, turn the power back on to the washer.
One of the most common causes for a washer that leaks from the bottom is a leak in the fill and drain hoses. These hoses can become blocked, kinked, damaged or disconnected, resulting in a leak while your washing machine is in use.
Siphoning means the washer will fill and drain at the same time. This happens when the drain height is too low. Siphoning can also occur if the drain hose is pushed too far down into the drain pipe. For new Top Load Washers, the drain hose should be no more than 5" down into the drain pipe.
It has probably accumulated lint in the pipe. A DIY fix is to surround the drain hose with a damp towel (seal the gap) where it enters the drain pipe. Hold it down in place while you run the washer through a rinse cycle. The pressure from the washing machine pump *should* be enough to clear the clog.
Regardless of their condition, washing machine hoses should be replaced about every 5 years to prevent a flooding emergency. Standard washing machine hoses are made of black rubber. Unfortunately, these hoses only last a few years and will eventually fail, causing one big mess and costly water damage.
Turning the nut or tap clockwise will tighten it whilst turning it counter clockwise will loosen it.
Signs that the supply hose may be ready to fail include blisters in the hose, worn tubing, stress cracks or a loose connection. Tighten the connection if it feels loose. Replace the supply hose if it shows any sign of wear. The most common site of failure is near the connection where the hose bends.
The drain hose should be connected to the standpipe at the correct height for it to work properly. Ensure the highest point of the water drain hose is a minimum of 40cm and a maximum height of 100cm from the floor.
Ideally you should extend the plumbing to the appliance, for both water supply and drain waste. But if absolutely necessary you can extend your waste drain hose to a maximum of three (3) metres, providing the use of the correct bore size, type, and quality of hose, and suitable joining pieces are employed.
406.2Waste connection. The waste from an automatic clothes washer shall discharge through an air break into a standpipe in accordance with Section 802.4. 3 or into a laundry sink. The trap and fixture drain for an automatic clothes washer standpipe shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) in diameter.
Air is a crucial part of any plumbing system; it always needs a way in and out. That's where ventilation comes in. Once a washer cycle is over, a pump forces water to drain up through a curved hose into a standpipe, which takes it out through a sewage line. Without this process, water could leak and cause a mess.
Avoid over-tightening, as it can lead to deformation of the hose, reduced flexibility, or even damage to the fitting.
If your hose leaks where it connects to the spigot, it's most likely caused by a worn gasket, stripped adapter, or leaking connector. Connection problems usually cost around $2–$20 to fix. New garden hoses can cost up to $400, depending on the length and material.
Turning the pipe right tightens the fixture while turning it left for loosening it. Avoid stripping pipe threads – Pipes come with threads allowing fittings to screw onto the pipes to create a tight seal.