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Hi there, the hose connection to the tap for my washing machine is leaking from underneath (red circle in photo). Not a huge leak, but what could be causing this and how can I fix it? Thanks in advance!
Hello @emily94
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about your washing machine inlet hose.
There are a few possibilities why the hose would leak. The first is that the O'ring has deteriorated and is letting water through. Next is that a crack has developed in the inlet housing. The last is that there could be something blocking the inlet hose causing it to overflow.
I suggest removing the hose from the tap side and replacing the rubber O'ring of the washing machine hose. I recommend using FIX-A-TAP Stainless Steel Washing Machine Filter Washer or the Kinetic 12mm and 19mm Nut and Tail Washers. Make sure nothing is blocking the hose. I would also suggest looking carefully at the end to see if there are any cracks or splinters on the hose end.
Reconnect the hose and test it, if it continues to leak the hose may need replacement. I suggest using the BOSTON 2m Burst Alert Washing Machine Inlet Hose to replace your current hose.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
