Appliances · moderate safety risk
Inspect washing-machine hoses
Find bulges, cracks, corrosion, or small leaks before a supply hose fails.
- How often
- Every 6 months
- Time
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Editorial status
- Awaiting human review
Before you begin
Tools
- Flashlight
- Dry cloth
How to do it
- Use a flashlight to inspect accessible hot and cold supply hoses and connection points.
- Wipe around fittings with a dry cloth to reveal slow moisture.
- Look for bulges, cracks, abrasion, rust, kinks, or hoses stretched tightly.
- Record the condition and arrange replacement according to the washer and hose manufacturer instructions.
Stop and get help when
- Active leak
- Bulging hose
- Corroded fitting
- Water near the outlet or cord
Close the accessible water supply if a hose is actively leaking and it is safe to do so. Use a plumber or appliance professional for damaged valves, seized fittings, unsafe access, or uncertain replacement.
Sources and review
Written by Upkeeping editorial team. This draft is awaiting human subject-matter and safety review and is not eligible for search indexing.