# Washing Machine Hose Check in Columbia, SC

Washing machine supply hoses wear out quietly and can burst without warning. A quick check can prevent a flooded laundry room.

- Look for bulges, cracks, or rust at the fittings on both the hot and cold hoses.
- Replace rubber hoses every few years; braided steel hoses are a common upgrade.
- Leave a few inches of space behind the washer so hoses are not kinked.
- If the shutoff valves behind the washer are stuck or drip, have a plumber replace them.

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