Washing machine query

[pickalily]

Is the washing machine hot and cold feed a standard fitting i.e will it fit any machine?
Also has anyone got a Beko ? It seems to be the new cheap range . Are they any good?
Thanks

[Polly1958]

I have just bought a new washer and was told that they are all cold fill nowadays.

[pickalily]

So does that mean I will need new connections if at present I have a cold and hot pipe? Just wondering if I need to get someone to install or if it is just a case of putting new hose on old fitting?

[carrot99]

the hoses should be the same size so you just copy where your old hose went with your new hose - I swapped my machines over myself.

Check how the drainage pipe from your current machine joins your drainpipe as that can be a bit more work than just connecting the hoses.

[Polly1958]

We got a new connection pipe with ours but we are using the old one as its longer. You just use the cold and the hot is turned off.My hubby put screwed a kind of metal cap on to the hot tap to seal it.Hope this helps.Polly.By the way the way the engineer who always serviced our old washer recommended Bosch which is what we went for.

[alavahalf]

If your valves operate ok...It should just be a matter of connecting one end the hose onto the valve on the pipe, and the other onto the washing machine inlet.
Do this for both pipes....Red to Red and Blue to Blue.. making sure to insert the washers inside the hose ends.
Tighten them up hand tight...don't over tighten them. Turn the water back on..and check for leaks...

[pickalily]

Thanks everyone . Might just opt for Curry's as they fit for 4.99 Bargain !Also found a 5% discount code by typing in discount codes. Polly -my mother in law has just bought bosch and is impressed . A bit dearer but I suppose you get what you pay for. Had last washer Hotpoint nearly 17 years although probably spent about £ 50 on minor parts and believe they are not quite so reliable now.

[pickalily]

Sorry £14.95 but that includes collection of old appliance and free delivery . Still not bad

[paulthewall]

Hi
Yes everyone seems to agree...I am am one of those who agrees with everything which is already said. Hoever, one or two caveats...firstly, check that the feed pipes are clear of obstructions by free running them into a bucket. Only the cold one needs to be used for most machines. The thinking is that you then only heat the water you need, and you don't drain the tank...unless you have a heat pump/solar system/low-carbon water heating system which would be an ideal way to use up some hot water!
Anyway, connect the cold (blue) pipe and do up hand tight only, and watch for leaks at the union as you switch it on. When putting the machine back, ensure that neither the cold feed NOR the waste pipe is twisted/kinked/distorted, as this will give you alot of trouble. While you have the machine out, it is worth cleaning out the plastic waste attached to the wall, as soaps tend to clog up this pipe after a while. Suggest caustic soda would do it pretty well.
Keep an eye on it. A mind-focusing thought is a plumber's call-out charge...

[ChuckFickens]

Well worth doing what polly mentioned too

Get the cap to screw over the end of the unused hot tap, they are not the best taps in the world and are somewhat prone to dripping. just go into B&Q and ask for a blanking cap for a washing machine tap.

[pickalily]

Thanks everyone for taking the time . Good tip paulthewall