Washing Machine Hose Burst? What to Do and How to Prevent It
Washing machine hose and supply line repair replaces burst or leaking washer hoses, shutoff valves, and drain connections, and helps limit the water damage they cause, for Nashville-area homeowners. A failed washer hose can release a large amount of water in a short time, especially in a second-floor laundry room.
What washing machine hose & supply line repair involves
The plumber shuts off the valves, replaces rubber hoses with braided stainless lines, repairs or replaces the shutoff valves or washer box, and checks the drain standpipe for clogs or overflow. Options include a drain pan, a leak detector, or an automatic shutoff valve.
When you need washing machine hose & supply line repair
These are common signs a Nashville-area home needs washing machine hose & supply line repair:
- Water on the laundry floor or coming under a wall
- A bulging or cracked rubber hose
- Corrosion on the washer valves
- Water overflowing the standpipe during the drain cycle
- Ceiling stains below an upstairs laundry
Why this problem happens
Rubber hoses weaken and crack with age and heat. Valves corrode, standpipes clog with lint, and pushing the machine too close to the wall kinks hoses.
What affects the cost of washing machine hose & supply line repair
The cost of washing machine hose & supply line repair depends on the specific job. Independent providers set their own prices, so ask for a written estimate. The main factors are:
- Hose vs. valve vs. washer box replacement
- Laundry location (upstairs vs. ground floor)
- Adding a pan, drain, or automatic shutoff
- Drying needed afterward
Repair or replace: making the call on washing machine hose & supply line repair
Hoses are a simple replacement. A corroded or leaking valve box inside the wall should be replaced rather than patched.
Cleanup after washing machine hose & supply line repair
Once the plumbing problem is fixed, anything that got wet needs to be dried or cleaned properly. See Water Damage Restoration & Drying for what that process involves.
Frequently asked questions
How often should washer hoses be replaced?
Many manufacturers suggest checking hoses regularly and replacing them every several years, or immediately if bulging or cracked. Braided stainless hoses last longer than rubber.
What should I do first if the hose bursts?
Turn off the two valves behind the washer, or the main water if you cannot reach them, unplug the machine, and start removing water.
Is an automatic shutoff worth it?
For upstairs laundry rooms, an automatic leak shutoff is an affordable way to limit damage if a hose fails while no one is home.
Where we help with washing machine hose & supply line repair
We help with washing machine hose & supply line repair across the Nashville area, including Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Nolensville, Antioch, Bellevue, Columbia, Dickson, White House, Thompson's Station, Springfield, Crossville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Hopkinsville, Huntsville.
Request emergency water help
Call (615) 857-3060 any time, 24/7, or send this short form and we will call you back.