The difference between Washing Machine Hoses when you need to replace yours after your Parkville Carney Maryland Flood.

2/6/2019 (Permalink)

Chances are, if you’re reading this right now, it’s because your washing machine hose broke, and caused a flood in your home or business of biblical proportions. If you haven’t gotten help yet, call SERVPRO of Perry Hall White Marsh, or Call 1-800-SERVPRO for the SERVPRO in your area.

Let’s get started.

WASHING MACHINE HOSE

REINFORCED RUBBER:

Inexpensive, comes standard with all washing machines. It is reinforced with braided rayon or polyester mesh. These need to be changed every 5 years.

STEEL BRAIDED:

Mid-price, stainless steel braids make an encasement around a rubber hose. They are durable, more likely to not burst than reinforced rubber. However, if there is a kink or bend in the hose it will cause issues. Look for a hose with an elbow to prevent this.

AUTO SHUT OFF STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED HOSE:

These are top of the line, Stainless steel braided hoses that has a shut off mechanism; it senses a difference in pressure and automatically shuts off, tremendously reduce the size of your flood.

Overview:

• Reinforced rubber: Replace every 3-5 years, standard with washing machines. Higher failure rate.
• Steel braided rubber hose: very strong, not very flexible, less failure rate.
• Auto Shut off Stainless Steel Braided hose: Strong, added security, most expensive, least failure rate, contains damage.