Replacing Leaking Washing Machine Valve

In this video I replace a leaking washing machine valve!
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[@EastRiverHomestead]

Thanks! It is so fun to watch all the projects you are doing and seeing what is coming down the road. Keep them coming!

[@abdelwahhabshaout9660]

Honestly this has been really helpful. When are you going to start on remodeling your basement? Can’t wait for those videos. Thanks for the help

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! I will be working on my workshop space soon! Keep an eye out for that. The laundry area will not be too far behind! Thanks for checking it out. Happy to hear it was helpful!

[@chrisMcG17]

Bro, i literally bought the stuff today to do this. Bought new hoses for the washer and realized the stop valve needed to be replaced first. You da man, keep them coming

[@ID10TDriving]

I love the chuckle when you said, “this isn’t too secure,” like you knew it was an understatement.

[@user-tj1rd3vf1c]

Awesome work on the plumbing fitting. I've only done a little soldering, but it is always a challenge to get it right, and then the "moment of truth" when you turn the water back on.

[@MoPoppins]

I appreciate you! Thanks for being a no-nonsense problem-solver & excellent teacher. New subbie! 👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Thanks, Mo!

[@shanaproctor100]

That was very interesting. I especially enjoyed the information and great video of the soldering process.

[@marisolruiz9747]

I love your videos, depending on someone else to fix my things is not pleasant. I can do it myself !! Thank you. 🧡

[@jimwhite5964]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video, Fixer!

[@crinkle2649]

That was a helpful video. Most people wouldn't think about "cleaning" the parts before they go together.

[@mattjames8683]

Wow, viga pureflow pex fittings! The best nice job👍

[@BrentAyotte]

Great video!! Nervous about using a torch to solder pipes, would love to see a little more on how to do that.

[@ThingsMadeEasyWithJeJe]

Love all videos - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 😊❤😍

[@peggyluna4670]

You are too awesome, thanks for sharing so much knowledge with us. I for one truly appreciate it.🤩✌️😊

[@cynthiacarter532]

We have had that same washing machine since 1986. Still works great, never a single problem. The matching dryer finally died last summer.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes I love the washing machine! Thanks for checking out the video, Cynthia!

[@tommycho9068]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@normagomez9660]

Thank you so much for doing this video, I'm going to try and do this myself, the burning part scares me though.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

I did learn a lot from your video. I love it. I would like to know how to take out a drop ceiling in my kitchen. It is a very small half galley like kitchen. Ceiling is much lower then rest of house and kitchen is falling apart. I would love to take it out(plaster) and there is duct work, lighting assemblies and who knows what else?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Sounds like a good project!

[@geanettbrowne5668]

Great video as usual 👍 wish you were my neighbor I would hire you for sure and my house would be in tip top shape🤣 can't find great handyman now a days 💙

[@mohamedelzubeir2718]

Can't wait for the BASEMENT makeover. I have a question though! why are the pipes dangling low on the basement ceiling? Can't these pushed up a little bit?

[@faheemriaz4010]

That’s good thanks

[@kevinparse28]

Mine aren't leaking, but failed open so I can't use the shut off. It's on the to-do list, glad I watched 👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hope it helps out! 😁

[@gwendolynss]

Any tips for getting a very, extremely stuck hot water hose off of the faucet in the wash room? It was there, stuck, when we moved in just over 9 years ago.

[@patriciamontagne1470]

Ideally. When I moved back down state, Gramps, and I had to replace the hook ups water pipes to the washer because, I noticed one day while I was washing it had a small leak a fine drip drip was going on.

[@MatthewBalloon]

Turns out I just had to replace my O ring cause the old one was too thin and thats why it kept leaking. Just a small piece of rubber can make a huge difference haha thanks for the video

[@hansejr]

I love the “right now” part. Lol

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😁👍👉

[@ptravers9077]

How long did you take on the valve? How long was the water sitting in the pipes stagnant?

[@jimaronson2323]

What??? No oscillating tool? You always use an oscillating tool. Another great video. Thanks.

[@crinkle2649]

Should this be named 'Watch The Fixer assist his brother in fixing a leaky washer hookup' 😁

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Haha yes I suppose it should be... thanks for watching me assist my brother 😁😁👍😂

[@crinkle2649]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair I enjoy watching your channel, you actually know what you are doing.

[@annwilliams9214]

This was a really great video, but will admit to a deep sigh when you didn't do even a tiny temporary rehab for the washer area. New backboard, slap of paint... 🥺

[@quinnhen2325]

If you see this, I bought an early 70’s house with a utility room upstairs and one in the basement. Any hints on finding the valve for the water line upstairs? We’ve looked everywhere!!! Trying to avoid randomly cutting sheet rock out all over the place. The elderly man I bought from thinks it was turned off around 4-5 years ago, but can’t remember where the valve is.

[@ultramanxk7]

What is the use of the crimping tool, to make connections tighter? That would be my guess...

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes, those clamps are part of the system. If you don’t tighten them down with the tool the pipes would leak and potentially blow right off of the fittings. Thanks for watching!

[@wcsd9577]

I always replace the washing machine hoses if redoing something and they are more than a few years old.

[@chuongnguyen2976]

Where are u located?

[@terryh.9659]

You bought a new Symmons. They do not line up with other brands but there are some brands that line up with other brands.

[@ricardodavis4863]

Here in Jamaica 🇯🇲 we generally don't use #hotwater in our washing machines #TheFixer

[@ricardodavis4863]

Usually when I am doing a repair I open the pipes/faucets leading to where I am repairing To fully empty the line 👍😊 #FunFact

[@nolongeramused8135]

I should send you pics of the complete amateur-hour brazes I found in my new construction house. Why yes, we did find them when they started leaking.....

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Eeek. That is scary.

[@nolongeramused8135]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair "Hey, why is there a wet spot in the ceiling under the laundry room?" Both hot and cold were about to burst at the elbows.

[@Because_I_Have_To]

🤙🏾🤗

[@nolongeramused8135]

Is the next project the laundry room?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

It is not happening for a bit. Probably a winter project. Have a bunch more stuff on the list before that. 😁. Stay tuned!

[@gregmize01]

NO TAPCONS? DANG IT!

[@ricardodavis4863]

I guess your brother is camera shy? 🤔😊 #TheFixer

[@egg110905]

Show me more! Do it now...

[@hansejr]

Did you buy this house to make all these videos? 😄

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Not at first. It just worked out that way haha. Thanks for watching!

[@wayneguy6043]

This is the “fixers “ house, Yikes!

[@Duckyou555]

Ok I can understand using your closest cut offs to isolate just what you are working on if you have them. But shutting the main off is no different and actually if you only use the main shut off your only looking at replacing one shut off because if doing it the other way and you have old shut offs you run the same risk but with two of them and it happens all the time. So pick your poison.

[@wayneguy6043]

If it’s exposed it’s ez……

[@dannyprice5219]

I would have went at it more intelligently and bought another Watts. Better chance of not having to cut the lines.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You know the way you say this you might as well just say “this is a stupid way to do this”. 🤣. Thanks for watching.

[@wmhfv992]

Oh like you've never bought the wrong part in a moment of desperation lol.

[@teresab6383]

Well you finally did one that I pray I will never have to fix. I’m not a good plumber. But I still enjoy watching this. Thanks❤️🤍💙