First Experience Replacing Washing Machine Valves
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Tool link below!!!
Do you have Washing Machine Shut off Valves that drip or leak after you turn them off? Do they still leak even when you turn the Main water line off? I had that problem...Then I fixed it.
This video might be good info if you're thinking of doing the same thing BUT it should not really function as a tutorial. I run into some problems but those problems might help you on your journey toward non-leaky valves.
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My valves were leaking and I found out that they were connected with PEX, not copper pipe. This house was built in 2007 and it seems that builders use PEX when copper is not absolutely required. I haven't done the work yet because I need that PEX crimp tool but I bought the PEX clamp removal tool. I bought the same valves that you have and bought a threaded connector to PEX that I can screw on the valve. Your video was very informative and will be helpful when I get ready to do the job. Because the valve leaks into the washer hose, I don't need to address it right now because as long as it is hooked up to the machine, the water just stays in the line. I also bought a plastic access door so that I don't have to try to put the sheetrock that I will cut out back in place. The access door will make it easier for future issues. Thanks for the video.
Great! Thanks for the comment. The access is a great idea. If I ever need to do this on my new house, I will surely do that for the peace of mind.
I love access doors.
I moved into a home that didn't have ANY access doors to the washer or the bathtub/shower.
So when I had to replace the valves on the washer and put in a new faucet and shower head in the bathroom. I made sure to make an access panel and also added shut off valves to turn the water off just to those faucets.
Next time you need to open up any part of your plumbing (ie. Angle valves for faucets, toilets, shower valves etc.) shut off the water to the house and open up all fixtures and open up a hose bibb or two to completely drain the water from the home. Also on a conventional water heater, a 40 gallon heater will have generate about 1 gallon of water from heat expansion. So open the Temperature and Pressure valve to release pressure and prevent water in the hot supply lines.
Thanks for the insights!
If you opened up your garden hose bib after you killed the main shut off, you would have avoided any leaks while working. Also, if the sharkbite stoppers held water, your cut was good enough for connecting the sharkbite coupling.
Thank you for sharing this video. Most DIY videos are like "the perfect scenario" and that is NEVER my situation. Mine is more of the "oh dear God, now what do I do?!" scenario. Unfortunately, I am still not looking forward to having to replace my faucets. 😭
Well good luck to you. Preparation is the key to success. Be prepared for whatever could go wrong. Thanks for watching!
God I hope you didn’t have to buy that crimping tool just for one job.😊
A TRUE DAD raises his voice talkng about the work he's doing🎉 a memo to the young one to "KEEP IT DOWN" instead of going completely off his rocker on the kiddo by screaming @them and intimidating them❤😅😂
Like all parents, I have my ups and downs with my patients. Just hoping it's a net positive in the end. Thanks for watching!
I know this was 3 yrs ago, but I had same problem, looking for a specific remedy. I watched your video in full, and at the end, you mentioned a video to repair the drywall. I know how to do that, but in your situation, why not just create a removable frame (plastic wood?) with a screen or grate, to place over that hole, to allow you to check on leaks? Easy peasy, and avoids having to recut that hole should leak ever appear. Easy to monitor and access.
You're right. In the years since this project, I've become familiar with the concept of the access panel. Definitely a smart way to go. I was able to patch the wall quite well but didn't make the video. Don't live in that house anymore. Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your video, perseverance, and learning tips (do's and dont's). Viewers can experience and learn and get perspective on these projects. Aloha.
Aloha! Thanks for watching.
Nice job, but you forgot to purchase the drain coupler when you returned to the store to get a smaller pipe cutter. I am doing the same project, and watching your video reminded me to get some abs glue.
I was thinking the same thing.
You were very helpful. Thank you and may God bless you.
Thank you for watching!
Cooking? I thought we were just changing a couple valves. lol 😂
You're almost a plumber. Good job though. Why wait a few days, if it's going to leak it's going to leak right away.
Thanks for the video, and keeping it real.
So heads up for the next guy. Get a shark bite coupling and shark bite x female adapter and a valve that just screws into the adapter end.
most important comment that he overlooked. thanks
I’m a big fan on using Shark Bite fittings, but not in walls or where they are hidden from view, (possible leaks down the road that will cause unforeseen water damage)
I agree. I moved out of that house though. 😂 but yeah, they're fine as long as I can check in on them.
Great! I'm doing the same thing today.
Cool! Good luck and thanks for watching!
Shut off water at Water Heater if hot water valve continues to leak.
Thanks for the tip!
Drain the lowest valve like an outside hose connection.
Thanks! I always do that when I work with water lines. I must have left it out of this old video.
so it wasn't possible to just unscrew the valves and replace them?
Nope. Everything was attached to the copper pipes. In a very different way than simple screwing. Sorry, I'm not sure what you saw that would suggest that was possible. 👍 Thanks for watching!
I too saw the same thing doogie howser.The valves looked threaded.
Okay. I understand that they might seem threaded... But they're not. 😁 If you guys will attempt this job and are planning to screw the valves to the pipe, I hope you will film it when you turn the main back on. I will watch that fo sho!😅👍
Shut off hot water heater supply.
Thanks!. I think I did that of camera.
Good job bro.
Thank you, sir!
Why do you have to shut off the gas line to replace these valves? I think you should be able to still COOK while your taking the valves out. You should shut off the main water supply to the house & drain the water out of the house piping. You can go to an outside spigot to do that. Basically just get the water level in the house pipes lower that the washing machine shutoff valves. Depends on whether you have the clothes washer on the 1st or 2nd floor.
I would then turn off the water valves on the natural gas water heater & also turn off the gas regulator there as well. That should do it.??? Don't forget to turn the gas water heater back on.
Hmm. It's possible you might be misunderstanding me. Either that or your sarcasm ability is next level 😂.
So yes, your right. I did shut off the water and drain it via the kitchen sink. I guess I left that detail out of this video. I showed that whole process in my shark bite sink valve video. "cooking with gas" is just a figure of speech that I like to use. I didn't have natural gas at that house.😁
Here's a link to the video where I filmed turning the water back on toward the end of the video. Just trying to say that I know what you're talking about. I hope. ua-cam.com/video/Ltg5T1XMMlc/v-deo.html
@@wooddoofus No sarcasm intended. I thought for some reason you had turned your natural gas off to change the washing machine shut off valves. I didn't get it or get the phrase "cooking with gas" as a figure of speech. Being your 1st experience with this I figured somebody had told you to do that & you did it. Too funny...
Good to here. 😂 Thanks for watching!
😂 so, I just had to explain the term cooking with gas to my wife lol. She was lost also. 😂😂😂😂
Try a file on those jagged edges next time, maybe!???
where did you get those flange plastic pieces you retro fitted?
I think they came off the new Oaty washing machine box I bought. Since I didn't want to cut and reinstall the drain, I only used parts from the whole system. Thanks!
The hot water washer hose will not come off. Tried to loosen and tighten the hose to hopefully get some movement but it wouldn’t budge. In doing so, the whole valve assembly moved about an inch to the left and right a few times. It occurred to me that I was bending the copper tube below and behind the drywall. Should I be worried? Fill time for the washing machine didn’t change. Should I be worried? Is the copper pipe much stronger than I give it credit for?
I don't know if you should be worried. But Ive had similar problems. I would cut the wall open and pay someone to replace your valves and hoses if you don't have the tools for it. Get a fresh start. It might not cost too much if you do the drywall work.
@@wooddoofus I can do the work but just didn’t wanna have to cut out the sheet rock to look at the copper tubing to see if I damaged it. Thanks.
Ohhh. Gotcha. Yeah my guess is that the copper would bend a lot before it fully breaks but I understand your concern. Better safe than sorry. 👍 Thanks for watching.
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Your my favorite deputy!
5:24 It's my understanding that once you put the SharkBite fitting on and take it off again..... it cant be trusted anymore.
I've reused push-to-connect Sharkbite fittings multiple times. It has been 10 years with no leaks. One important note is to make sure there is no debris, dents, or damage of any kind to the fitting when reusing.
Have you considered a career in comedy? 😆
Ha! You're very kind. 😁