Remove the hoses from the valves, then from the back of the washing machine. Screw the new ones on, and being sure to install them the same way they were (hot vs. cold). Be sure to test for leaks.

Turn the water supply off – both hot and cold. Remove the hose connectors from the back of the washing machine. Channel-type pliers may be helpful to get the connectors loose. Using a flashlight ...

I'll be the first to admit that I thought you only needed to run the occasional cleaning cycle to keep a washing machine ... cold water," Mr Iredale says. You can also just run the occasional hot ...