Connecting your washing machine to hot and cold water involves attaching the correct hoses to the designated inlets on the back of the machine and the corresponding water valves on your wall.
Essential Steps for Washer Water Connection
Properly connecting your washing machine's water supply lines is crucial for its operation and to prevent leaks. Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Identify the Hoses: Your washing machine typically comes with two inlet hoses. One is for hot water (often marked with red or 'H') and the other for cold water (often marked with blue or 'C').
- Locate Inlets: On the back of your washing machine, you will find two water inlet connections, usually marked 'Hot' and 'Cold'.
- Locate Water Valves: On the wall behind where your washing machine will sit, you should find two water valves, also marked 'Hot' and 'Cold' or with red and blue handles/markings.
- Connect to Machine:
- Connect the hot water hose to the 'Hot' inlet on the washing machine.
- Connect the cold water hose to the 'Cold' inlet on the washing machine.
- Based on the reference: Connect the cold hose to the water valve hookup marked with a CE. (Note: While the reference mentions "CE" for the cold valve, standard markings are usually 'C' or blue. Always double-check your specific valve markings).
- Connect to Valves: Connect the other end of the hot water hose to the hot water valve and the cold water hose to the cold water valve on the wall.
- Tighten Connections:
- Hand tighten both connections. Ensure they are snug but do not overtighten initially.
- Based on the reference: Hand tighten both connections. And then tighten them another two-thirds. Turn with channel lock. This step involves using channel lock pliers to give the hose connections an additional two-thirds of a turn after hand tightening to ensure a secure seal, but be careful not to over-torque.
Tips for a Successful Connection
- Use New Washers: Always ensure the rubber washers are correctly seated inside the hose connectors. New hoses usually come with them, but they can sometimes fall out.
- Prevent Kinking: Avoid twisting or kinking the hoses during installation.
- Check for Leaks: After turning on the water supply, carefully check all connections for any drips or leaks. Tighten slightly if necessary, but again, avoid over-tightening.
Following these steps will help you securely connect your washing machine to your home's hot and cold water supply.
