Braided stainless steel hoses are the best washing machine hoses to use. Why? They’re the most durable option available, with a reinforced rubber hose encased in flexible stainless steel that ...

In last week's blog post about washing machine ... special flexible water supply connectors, aka 'hoses', with a mechanism that will completely shut off the flow of water if the hose bursts.

Q: When we use our washing machine ... have a filter door on the front of the machine about an inch from the floor. Inside is a short hose with a plug at the end that pulls out.

With the exception of fire, there are few home disasters that rival the damage caused by a burst washing-machine hose. When turned loose, 600 gallons of water per hour can enter a house.