Washing Machine Valves

Posted by Vince on September 9, 2005, 3:45 pm

The existing control valves are leaking and I want to replace them (32
yrs old).

Home Depot sells valves named "washing machine valve". The have the
typical washer at end of cylinder that travels.

I dont know if these are gate valves or ball valves or whatever.

Which type should I use as a replacement?

Thanks.

Posted by Savvy 1 on September 9, 2005, 1:52 pm

> The existing control valves are leaking and I want to replace them (32
> yrs old).
> Home Depot sells valves named "washing machine valve". The have the
> typical washer at end of cylinder that travels.
> I dont know if these are gate valves or ball valves or whatever.
> Which type should I use as a replacement?
> Thanks.

I wouldn't think it would matter as long as the size of the valve inlet
matched your existing supply pipes.

S1

Posted by Mikepier on September 9, 2005, 11:53 am

I agree. I used "boiler valves" that they sell. It's the same thing.

Posted by Tom on September 10, 2005, 2:42 am

Sounds like you're describing a gate valve. I would find a washing machine
valve that uses ball valves. With these you can turn off both the hot and
cold water source with a quarter turn of the valve lever. And you should
always turn off the water when done washing. The solenoid mix valves in
washing machines are prone to failure (usually when you've left the house
for a long weekend) and can open up and flood the house even though the
machine is turned off. That's to say nothing about the hoses bursting
sometimes, also. I've sold washers for over 25 years and I believe that all
instruction manuals still caution you to turn off the water. You'll never
get in the habit of turning off the water if you have to crank down two gate
valves each time.
Tom.

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