A leaking washer hose floods the laundry room fast. The hose swap and the tight connections stop the leak.
The leak
The drip at the valve or the bulge in the hose is the issue. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the leak is the sign.
The shutoff
Turn off both supply valves at the wall first. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the shutoff is the safety.
The drain
Drain the washer and the disconnect the old hoses. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the drain is the prep.
The new
Attach the new braided hoses with the new washers. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the new is the fix.
The tighten
Tighten the connections and the open the valves slowly. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the tighten is the seal.
The replace
Replace the hoses every five years as the prevention. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the replace is the habit.
The call
Washer hose leak? Call 888-217-3585 and Columbia, SC Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Columbia pro for the fix.
Plumbing in Columbia: what to know
In Columbia, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Richland County — from Forest Acres, Cayce and West Columbia to ZIP codes like 29206, 29207, 29223 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Columbia?
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