Step 5 · Disconnect Hoses from Washing Machine

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Now, move to the connections on the back of the washing machine. The hoses will still contain water. Keep the bucket or towels handy. Use your channel-lock pliers to loosen the fittings in a counter-clockwise direction. Once loose, unscrew them by hand and carefully tilt the hoses to drain the remaining water into the bucket. You can now completely remove the old hoses and set them aside.