Have you been using your current washer hose for 5+ years? If so, you are at a greater risk of a flooded laundry room and major water damage. The average American family washes almost 400 loads of laundry each year. Along with natural wear and tear, your washer hose can also loosen and kink from the washing machine’s vibration. Older washing machines use approximately 40 to 45 gallons of water per load. New, high-efficiency washers can use 14 to 25 gallons per load. With water pressure between 20 and 116 psi, washer hose failure can cause damage to your home in a matter of minutes.
If you haven’t checked your washing machine hose recently (or noticed signs that it is starting to leak), save yourself thousands of dollars by replacing yours today! Here are a few signs your hose may need replacement:
- Your washing machine is already leaking. Some hoses burst catastrophically mid wash cycle without notice, but others cause small leaks that notify you of the beginning signs of failure. If your washing machine is currently leaking, it is commonly due to the drain and fill hoses.
- Your hose or hose connection has visual signs of water damage. When looking at your hose connections, you may rust or signs of moisture or leakage. Your washer hoses may also have bulges, cracks, or other signs of excessive wear that can break if left untreated.
- Your hose has a kink in it. It is recommended that your washing machine sits 4” away from the wall water connection to prevent kinks; however, washers are known to move around during a wash cycle. If you find your appliance has drifted back towards the wall, your hose is at risk of kinks, which can cause it to crack or burst with normal wear and tear.
Washer hoses are inexpensive and easy to replace! For a limited time, we’re offering the special price of $69.99 to replace your washer hoses during a routine service call (regularly 99.99).
Save yourself thousands of dollars in potential water damage by giving Westside a call today!
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