How To Fix A Leaky Clothes Washer

Are you wondering how to fix a leaky clothes washer? It can be a huge pain in the neck. If not noticed in time, it may cause water damage to your walls and floor. Not only can water damage be a costly repair, but a leaky clothes washer could be making your water bills raise.  To fix this pesky leak, follow this easy how to guide, and you’ll be living in leak-free bliss in as little as ten minutes.

Items needed to fix a leaky clothes washer:

• Pliers

Steps to fix leak a leaky clothes washer:

1. Locate where exactly the leak is coming from. Most leaky clothes washers drip water at the attachment hoses for the hot and cold water. These hoses are attached to the back of the washing machine, and connected to the wall where the water hook-ups are located.
2. If the leak is indeed coming from the attachment hoses, simply take a pair of pliers and tighten the hoses. Now you have fixed your leaky clothes washer!
   
3. If the leak is still occurring after you have tightened the hoses, you may need to replace the hoses.

Warnings:

• If the replacement of hoses is necessary due to general wear and tear of the hoses, be sure to turn off the water valve before unscrewing them. If the water is not turned off you risk the chance of being burned or electrocuted.
• As always, when performing any maintenance on electrical equipment, be sure to unplug appliance for your own safety.