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Laundry · Monthly clean and hose check; replace hoses every 3–5 years
Washing machine care
Clean the drum and check the supply hoses — hose failures are a common cause of water damage.
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- 1Run the cleaning cycle (or a hot empty cycle per the manual)
- 2Wipe the door gasket and leave the door open to dry
- 3Clean the detergent drawer
- 4Look at both supply hoses for bulges, cracks or drips
- 5Note the hose age — record it on the item
Steps follow the sources listed. Your item's manual comes first.
When to call a pro
If hoses are bulging or the machine leaks during a cycle.
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