Step 6 · Attach New Hoses to the Washer

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.

Take one of your new braided stainless steel hoses. Ensure the rubber washer is properly seated inside the coupling at one end. Connect this end to the washing machine first. The hot water inlet is usually marked red or with an 'H'. Screw the fitting on by hand until it is snug. This helps prevent cross-threading. Then, use your channel-lock pliers to give it a final quarter to half turn to create a tight seal. Do not overtighten. Repeat the process for the second hose, connecting it to the cold water inlet.