Step 7 · Attach New Hoses to Shutoff Valves

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 take the free ends of the hoses and connect them to the corresponding water shutoff valves on the wall. Connect the hose from the hot inlet on the washer to the hot water valve, and the cold to the cold. Just like before, screw the fittings on by hand first to ensure they are threaded correctly. Then, use the channel-lock pliers to tighten them another quarter to half turn until they are snug.