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Washing machine hoses

marvelousmarvin
12 years ago

What are the best hoses for a washing machine, specifically a front loading washing machine? I'm lazy and once those hoses are installed behind the washer, I know I'm not going to be checking on them every year and replacing them every couple of years. So, I'd prefer to get good hoses that I don't know have to worry about checking or replacing.

I've heard that stainless steel hoses are better than rubber, but how we do verify that?

Statistically, I'm sure there are more burst rubber hoses but that could also because more people use rubber hoses than stainless steel hoses.

And, I'm confused about Expert's second answer in this thread:

http://www.justanswer.com/appliance/26jen-whirlpool-duet-ht-front-loading-washer-when-try.html

He says for front loaders to get stainless steel hoses and not anti-burst hoses, but I thought they were the same thing.

And, has anybody ever heard or used Floodchek hoses? This website claimed that stainless hoses weren't a good choice either, but recommended Floorchek hoses.

http://www.laundry-alternative.com/washing_machine_hoses.htm

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