How to Replace Hot and Cold Water Pipes for a Washer

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Steps:

  1. Before starting this guide, shut off your water to the washer and dryer. In this guide, valves are used. Some newer setups may use levers.
  2. Mark the hot and cold water pipelines with a marker for proper visuals.
  3. Hot water
  4. Cold water
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  5. Using an adjustable wrench, disconnect the pipes carefully from the water supply side and the washer side.
  6. After the pipes are disconnected, re-check the leakage and rust in the washer installation.
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  7. Rotate the adjustable wrench in a counter-clockwise direction to loosen the pipe connection.
  8. Make sure to remove the old white Teflon tape. Use a bucket and a piece of cloth for water damps from the connection.
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  9. Set up the new pipes to be installed.
  10. Check for blockage or any cracks in the valve.
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  11. Wrap the new piece of Teflon tape around the shut-off valve connection.
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  12. Install and connect the new pipes using an adjustable wrench.
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  13. Rotate the pipes in a clockwise direction to tighten up.
  14. Turn on the water supply. Perform a quick wash and check the connection.
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