How to Install a Washing Machine

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  • @sourfeet4676
    @sourfeet4676 Před 6 lety +145

    1. Old hoses on new washer voids the warranty.
    2. Don’t over tighten the hoses. Rubber gasket in the hose can kink. And also because of the gasket and it’s metal to plastic, teflon tape is really a waste.
    3. Hook up the hose turn on the water before pushing it back. If there is a leak you have pull it out again.
    4. Use zip tie on the drain hose it looks better than tape.
    5. Finally, run a cycle to test the drain. If your drain is clogged the drain water will pour back out.

    • @chronicstitcher7933
      @chronicstitcher7933 Před 4 lety +16

      Thanks for the tips. I'm a lady living alone now, no man in the house so I'm going to attempt this on my own.

    • @tractorkid223
      @tractorkid223 Před 4 lety +1

      don't ya have to level the unit? or not?

    • @florcorazon1397
      @florcorazon1397 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi, please if someone can help me out here, I'll appreciate it very much.....when I place the drainage hose for the waste water in the hole, the water comes right back out once I began the cycle....why is it doing this?

    • @shannonmack457
      @shannonmack457 Před 3 lety

      Does it matter which end you plug the hose into the washer? The L on one end of the hose doesn’t fit into my wall

    • @gabby7882
      @gabby7882 Před 2 lety +1

      @@florcorazon1397 you might have to run a snake down the outlet . Sometimes mine freezes in the winter and the water comes flying out. I'm just one person pushing 60 who now has a backache. It sure is satisfying when you don't need to go find a man to do anything. But it's more satisfying if you have one around who knows how. I didn't. God bless

  • @AwkwardHamster
    @AwkwardHamster  Před 11 lety +14

    Thank you for watching.

  • @bobbyjalota
    @bobbyjalota Před 11 lety +2

    Just bought this washer/dryer set today. Hopefully it will go as smooth as yours.

  • @esqueue
    @esqueue Před 10 lety +60

    Thanks for helping others with your video. Just some constructive criticism so don't take it the wrong way. I notice that you use some plumber's tape. It is actually unnecessary and even not recommended as the hose only seals the inside face of the hose. The non-movable part of the hose gets sealed by the rubber insert so the plumber's tape only just make it harder to install. The tape only works for fittings where the actual threads are what does the sealing like threaded pipes.
    It is also not recommended to tighten the fitting that much as the machine uses plastic. If the plumber's tape wasn't used, it would almost be leak free by hand tightening and about 1/4 to 1/2 a turn with a tool.
    Not over-tightening will insure that the rubber seal lasts when removing the hose and will insure that the plastic threads on the machine remains intact.

  • @victoretefia5191
    @victoretefia5191 Před 3 lety +21

    Thank you sir for making this video. It helped me a lot.

  • @StefanGeorgi
    @StefanGeorgi Před 9 lety +29

    Good work on this video. I watched several that sucked before finding yours. Finally someone made it nice and clear what to do.

  • @20891
    @20891 Před 2 lety

    Do u have to turn on water valve when you start it or is it automatic

  • @msbkay
    @msbkay Před 11 lety +10

    very helpful! i didnt know what to do with the waste water hose. thanks so much!!!

  • @emilincastillo659
    @emilincastillo659 Před 4 lety

    Hi I have the question washing machine boot the water does not retain the water

  • @AwkwardHamster
    @AwkwardHamster  Před 11 lety +1

    And that you for watching

  • @joubess
    @joubess Před 10 lety +10

    This is the 4th video I watched that got to a drain hose that just slides into a drain hole -- you tape it to the cold water hose to stabilize it. I knew it couldn't just be left un-anchored, but wasn't sure what to do. Thanks!

  • @gabby7882
    @gabby7882 Před 2 lety +1

    very nice video. I just installed my washing machine thanks to your supportive tutorial.. All washers are a little different, but basically the same, but you're right I didn't need to switch hoses, and the shut-off valves are right there at the site. All of my bathrooms and water sources have shut off valves . Thank you again from an almost senior female.

  • @picoaga
    @picoaga Před 4 lety +7

    cant believe this is my weekend project, thanks for making it so easy!!!!

  • @leevize6045
    @leevize6045 Před 9 měsíci

    I only get cold water whether I choose a hot wash or a cold wash. I do get get water at the nearby sink though. What is the cause? 😕

  • @falcon262
    @falcon262 Před 8 lety +3

    Thanks, very informative straight to the point!

  • @hilaryfaye2644
    @hilaryfaye2644 Před 2 lety +1

    This was so helpful thank you easy and you explained it perfectly without any unneeded information which I appreciate

  • @joshdawe7376
    @joshdawe7376 Před 3 lety

    Love the vids keep em coming

  • @johnshillingford1603
    @johnshillingford1603 Před 10 lety

    I bought a WFT810SPT LG top loading washing machine. The installation seems to indicate that the drain hose must run horizontal on the floor into a floor level drain. Is this correct ? All instructions I see elsewhere seem to indicate a higher level drain. ?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 10 lety

      I'm not familiar with that model. All the ones I've had in the USA said to elevate the drain.

  • @imrlaps7097
    @imrlaps7097 Před 7 lety

    I feel like that washing machnine on song should now be your channel intro and the off sound your video outro.
    Anyway thanks for the useful video. WHat im looking for though is if theres any kind of adapter for a hot and cold water outlet to a single input. My portable machine only has 1 input so im trying to find out if i can hook it up to a standard hot and cold dual output like what you have here. Im also not sure yet if my machines hose will fit into or over rather, either one of the openings of the faucets.
    More importantly since you can answer this one: what is the name of that tool? i cant really hear it. A vice grip?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 7 lety

      +IMr LAPS
      Hi. Lowes sells adapter for faucet to 3/4".
      I used a vice grip in the video. You can use a vice grip or adjustable wrench.

  • @dougtwigg3285
    @dougtwigg3285 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much for this info .

  • @eugwleung
    @eugwleung Před 10 lety +1

    Nice job. I also wanted to see what you did with the waste water hose. Now I have to get a drip pan and I am set! Thx again.

  • @Missypromo823
    @Missypromo823 Před 3 lety

    That was very helpful, thank you.

  • @sarahwinters1057
    @sarahwinters1057 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you. This video is 8 years old and your still helping those of us who are new at this.

  • @WhimsyWendy
    @WhimsyWendy Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for this Washer 101 For Dummies. I got a fake house with a fake washer (I'm building a house with an app I like to use for fun) and this is helpful deciding where to position the washer in the laundry room.

  • @Oatskii
    @Oatskii Před 2 lety

    That sound was the perfect ending. Thanks Awkward Hampster!

  • @AwkwardHamster
    @AwkwardHamster  Před 10 lety +6

    The waste water hose came attached to the washing machine. At 4:35, I just inserted the other end of the waste water hose into the drain. I used tape to secure it into position. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

  • @nyer070
    @nyer070 Před 7 lety +9

    so the connection is actually a garden hose connection which means that the seal is not made via the threads but rather the face gasket so putting teflon tape over the threads is useless.

  • @hattymay772
    @hattymay772 Před 2 lety

    Awkward hamster is a badass name bro.
    Thanks for helping me set my stuff up

  • @anamclelland1183
    @anamclelland1183 Před 6 lety +1

    Very good video. Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @elmerjovel8810
    @elmerjovel8810 Před rokem

    After 10 years this video still helped me out to install my Washer Machine

  • @redfalcon1860
    @redfalcon1860 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much. This video was very helpful! Even 8 years later.

  • @RowenMyBoat
    @RowenMyBoat Před 5 měsíci

    How do I do this at 63 yrs old? I can’t scoot to washer back enough to get the drainage hose in and then get back over to the other side of the washer.

  • @MarcG7424
    @MarcG7424 Před 4 lety +4

    Instructions on hose says never use plumbers tape on the connections

  • @chronicstitcher7933
    @chronicstitcher7933 Před 4 lety

    I can do this. how hard can it be??

  • @Easybobs69
    @Easybobs69 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you very much! Easy installation and took little to no work.

  • @ileanarivera2974
    @ileanarivera2974 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you! I love how simple you’ve made it seem! Definitely can do this on my own

  • @trickshotthefinaltrick

    Very detailed and very insightful thank you sir I've learned a lot😮

  • @jacobosanchez4778
    @jacobosanchez4778 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much, really simple and direct information.

  • @averagemaintenance3875

    Good helpful video. Thank you.

  • @xsmro7598
    @xsmro7598 Před 5 lety +1

    Very good video. Thank you for the information.

  • @echy5
    @echy5 Před 7 lety +3

    how to install a dryer machine?

  • @trevorbshort
    @trevorbshort Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome video! Thank you

  • @juliekershman5730
    @juliekershman5730 Před 7 lety +17

    Thank you, that was easy to follow!

  • @kurenable
    @kurenable Před 4 lety

    I have a drain hose hole that has been covered because there was not any washer in my apartment for several years. I cannot figure out how to get the cover off. Does anyone know what this is called or how to deal with it?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 4 lety

      There could be a reason why the drain was covered and difficult to remove. Maybe the drain no longer works. If your building has a super, ask them about it first.

  • @Bassdaddy-so1if
    @Bassdaddy-so1if Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the video

  • @zetabetta2441
    @zetabetta2441 Před 5 lety +7

    Ohhhh its so great to have your own washer and dryer home!!!

  • @komickommentator
    @komickommentator Před 9 lety +3

    The placement of the electrical outlet below the water line hookups is scary.

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 9 lety

      Dckommentatur S Yea, you make a good point. I put a water alert sensor in that laundry closet and it's also got a floor drain.

  • @jacquelynnstroup5926
    @jacquelynnstroup5926 Před 5 lety

    Do you have to turn off the main water in the house before installing?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 5 lety

      For mine the shutoff valve is next to the washer. If you can't find the shutoff to the water then turn off the main water.

  • @rosacelabi
    @rosacelabi Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @jenniferwilson1070
    @jenniferwilson1070 Před 3 lety

    I have a black blue and red hose the black goes on when I turn the re water supply on what do I do with the black hose please

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 3 lety

      I’m am not sure of the scenario. It sounds like when you turn in the water it comes out of the black hose. If that is cold water, then it goes to the cold inlet of the washer.

  • @mustanglover5140
    @mustanglover5140 Před 3 lety

    Is there amount of time that water should be on after installation before use?

  • @AwkwardHamster
    @AwkwardHamster  Před 10 lety +1

    thanks

  • @amberl4401
    @amberl4401 Před 4 lety

    This is a good video! 🙂

  • @jesdadotcom
    @jesdadotcom Před 10 lety +3

    AWESOME

  • @intuitivelymagician2076
    @intuitivelymagician2076 Před 7 lety +49

    that looks simplle, turn off water source should be the first step

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 7 lety +9

      good point

    • @OneofTheMostHigh
      @OneofTheMostHigh Před 3 lety +1

      How do i do that exactly? I’m 9 months preggo about to attempt this

    • @OneofTheMostHigh
      @OneofTheMostHigh Před 3 lety

      Oh i see towards the end of the video

    • @saiyahhh
      @saiyahhh Před 3 lety +1

      JESUS CHRIST IS COMING SOON! We are all sinners . We've all fallen short of His glory. The wages of sin is death (hell) and that's what we all deserve. God is just, and because of that, He must punish evil. Jesus came and took our punishment and died (but rose again 3 days later) for our sins. All we have to do is repent and trust in Jesus Christ and we will have eternal life in heaven . Time is ticking, but it hasn't ran out ❤️

    • @riquipoo5578
      @riquipoo5578 Před 3 lety +4

      @@saiyahhh ummm...is dirty laundry a sin? 🤷

  • @LucidTheNympho
    @LucidTheNympho Před rokem

    My manz a legend

  • @zaneyone1
    @zaneyone1 Před 7 lety +4

    I wanted to watch you push it into place and level the machine.

  • @babyjesuslovesme1219
    @babyjesuslovesme1219 Před rokem

    Awesome thanks and good luck with the washer

  • @BigChooch8787
    @BigChooch8787 Před rokem

    Nice video pal!

  • @RichLunaMusic
    @RichLunaMusic Před 5 lety +6

    That seemed easy enough!
    Unfortunately, I had to replace one of my valves by myself with a makeshift one and those things are almost impossible to remove!
    I didn’t have to vice grip the hot and cold water or tape the hose down but that’s actually a pretty good idea.

  • @aaronsoto629
    @aaronsoto629 Před 7 lety +1

    thank you for this video.

  • @shahbanu7834
    @shahbanu7834 Před 3 lety

    Almost done but drain is automatic or runs with machine pressure drain.

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 3 lety

      Drain from the washer is a part of the washer’s spin cycle.

  • @67N.K.
    @67N.K. Před rokem

    Thanks. Even I already knew it I still watched this video to make sure.

  • @ebriggs3498
    @ebriggs3498 Před 3 lety +11

    Thank you for this helpful video. Just some constructive criticism: when you put the hose in the drain pipe you want to use a zip tie to anchor it to either your hot or cold intake pipes. The water that comes out of the clothes washer will come out at such a force that it will pop that drain hose and you will have water all over your floor in seconds! Ask me how I know… Also, this is the new home guidelines to anchor the drain hose. Also, if you have an older house that was built during the 80s-90s when they decided it was a good idea to put the washer and dryer on the second level with the bedrooms, I highly recommend a drip pan. This can save your floors! Thanks again for the great video.

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you

    • @andrewi.1346
      @andrewi.1346 Před rokem +1

      How do you know? 😂

    • @Al-ok1lj
      @Al-ok1lj Před rokem +1

      He did anchor it.

    • @ftr911drvr
      @ftr911drvr Před měsícem

      If you're already an expert why even come to this video smh it's so annoying like nothing else better than to come and throw a wet blanket on someone else get a life

  • @mxer822
    @mxer822 Před 5 lety +1

    Good video

  • @Saab--kc6xz
    @Saab--kc6xz Před 5 lety +1

    That looks like a GE Harmony Washer!

  • @DingoAteMeBaby
    @DingoAteMeBaby Před 3 lety

    you dont need ptfe tape on plastic to metal threads

  • @hvac1017
    @hvac1017 Před rokem +1

    Do not use vice grips

  • @samtee3607
    @samtee3607 Před rokem

    Thanks for helping with my frustration...

  • @isaacrich4579
    @isaacrich4579 Před 3 lety

    So im here bc that last grey hose he said was the expeller mine was out and was wondering why there a actual lake downstairs

  • @mangothejuice6348
    @mangothejuice6348 Před 4 lety

    Will those hoses connect to a Spicket?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 4 lety

      If the spigot has 3/4” connector then it works.

    • @mangothejuice6348
      @mangothejuice6348 Před 4 lety

      AwkwardHamster thanks for the reply but not sure if it’s 3/4 it seems standard is standard 3/4

  • @dianeinfante9010
    @dianeinfante9010 Před rokem

    You can lost zip tie the drain hose to washer hose so don’t jump out. No plumbers on back side washer needed .

  • @joshdawe7376
    @joshdawe7376 Před 3 lety

    Can you do one about driers

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 3 lety

      I will when I get the chance. I haven’t had a need to replace the dryer.

  • @robinjohnson1318
    @robinjohnson1318 Před 7 lety

    what should I do when the wster leaks?

    • @robinjohnson1318
      @robinjohnson1318 Před 7 lety

      water *

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 7 lety +1

      Check the hose. Braided cables are better but cost more. The rubber hoses like what I used cost less but aren't as durable.

  • @Dysto_Vibes
    @Dysto_Vibes Před 2 lety

    So to confirm - the entire installation process can be summed up into plugging it in, attaching three hoses, and setting it against the wall correctly? Home Depot is trying to charge $195 plus tax to do exactly that. Am I missing something? It looks easy.

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 2 lety +1

      With the amount you are saving, I would suggest buying a new stainless steel water hose pair. I used rubber hose in the video because I was cheap. I should have used stainless steel.

  • @francinecorry633
    @francinecorry633 Před 6 lety

    Use steel braided hose please no rubber.

  • @VOODOOSCREENWRITER
    @VOODOOSCREENWRITER Před 12 lety +2

    Great WASHER!!

  • @omarramrattan8812
    @omarramrattan8812 Před rokem

    Could i run the washer without the hot water?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 11 měsíci

      Yes, find a cap to close off the hot water inlet.

  • @stholy32
    @stholy32 Před 4 lety

    that outlet right below your drain makes me nervous

  • @metallicaxxx420
    @metallicaxxx420 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man

  • @jrok420
    @jrok420 Před 7 lety

    subscribed

  • @xhunterx9428
    @xhunterx9428 Před 4 lety +1

    I recommend before hooking up the hot and cold hose line is to clear the lines first in a bucket of some sort. Don’t want earwigs and spiders all over your first wash lol

  • @phdragon34
    @phdragon34 Před 7 lety

    thank you sir

  • @crazikided
    @crazikided Před 10 lety

    thanks!

  • @peepmysteelo
    @peepmysteelo Před 11 lety +1

    27" rule is good advice... Thanks for the vid. Helped a bunch...

  • @TheBeeshSpweesh
    @TheBeeshSpweesh Před 9 lety

    That type of softener is a fabric softener. So you must always call that fabric softener. Washing machines aren't softeners.

  • @mariejeanlaurent7153
    @mariejeanlaurent7153 Před 4 lety

    Is this gas or electric washer?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 4 lety

      Electric washer. I have not seen a gas wash before.

  • @Josh-zy3lq
    @Josh-zy3lq Před 3 lety

    Thank yu

  • @briandrumm351
    @briandrumm351 Před 5 lety

    Should u turn the water off?

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 5 lety

      Yes

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 5 lety

      If your have a shut off valve dedicated to the washer shut that off. If not, then shut off to the whole house.

  • @rhiannonbugher1260
    @rhiannonbugher1260 Před 2 lety

    That's easy I thought it was going to be harder than that.

  • @miketivador7222
    @miketivador7222 Před 2 lety

    Thanks

  • @coldcoffeebear7459
    @coldcoffeebear7459 Před 7 měsíci

    Over tighty ,break the thready

  • @aprilcarr9080
    @aprilcarr9080 Před rokem

    0ⁿ

  • @lemler3337
    @lemler3337 Před rokem

    thanks computer dad!

  • @123paco
    @123paco Před 10 lety

    thanks, do yourself a favour and install the braided hoses for peace of mind. Rubber hoses dry and crack over the years.

  • @AwkwardHamster
    @AwkwardHamster  Před 11 lety +1

    No Korean. I don't know how to make Kimchi but I can make a video on how to make Korean BBQ over the summer.

  • @RowenMyBoat
    @RowenMyBoat Před 5 měsíci

    Did the LG washer last 11 years? Don’t think I even need to read the comments to know it didn’t. Samsung and LG need t stop making washers and refrigerators.

    • @AwkwardHamster
      @AwkwardHamster  Před 5 měsíci

      I moved a couple of years ago. It worked until then.

  • @TheHojirt
    @TheHojirt Před rokem

    WTF ???? You are supposed to change the hoses every 3 to 5 years !! Never , never keep the old hoses when installing a new washing machine.

  • @nana911fly
    @nana911fly Před 9 lety

    So where is the water goes???

  • @vinloc3854
    @vinloc3854 Před 3 lety

    LIFE SAVING MONEY SAVING VIDEO!!! thanks man!