@@VestigialVoice I found the brand new hoses that didn't get installed on my washer I bought 7 years ago, so the hoses on there are probably 20 years old.
3:00 “please, don’t let it get this bad, folks…” me sitting here about to do the same project looking at my spigots that look the exact same way being all green and corroded 👀
@amiyaeoh1140 oops. Vinegar. Use plain white distilled vinegar. Wrap a dish towel around the spigot and soak with vinegar. 10 minutes. Try. Repeat if nessacary
Thank you for this video!! I wouldn’t have thought of corrosion being part of the problem. Also the hacksaw seems like a good idea if it still won’t come off.
There is usually a screen inside the hose inlets on the washer which can be removed. I know you cleaned openings to inlets, but I recommend removing the screens and cleaning in CLR or similar cleaner. Quite common to see these screens clogged with sediment and/or mineral deposits.
What is that half gallon sized whit tank mounted right side of wall? Water softener? I heard about Vinegar on corroded lines. Didn't know one could mix Baking powder with it- thanx!!
Just cut the hose and approach the seized material from inside. Stick a screwdriver inside to hold the valve steady then you can put torque on the fitting. Easy peazy. Also the threads don't make a seal, only the end ring against the gasket. The threads just apply pressure to the sealing surface. Adding the tape does nothing but make you feel better about it.
Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel. Let sit for 10 min or so. Take off towel and with a stiff bristle dish brush, knock off whatever will come off. Grip and try to loosen the fitting. If it does not come off , repeat till it does. It won't take long.
Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel with vinegar. Let sit for 10 min or so. Also Don't use baking soda. That bubbling you are seeing is NOT the vinegar or baking soda working to break down the corrosion, the bubbling is the reaction of the two being mixed. You are actually making the vinegar less effective since you changed the chemical makeup of the vinegar. It's like taking a brick (vinegar) and throwing it at a glass window (corrosion) and it shatters. Well take that brick and pulverise it with a hammer (baking soda) and now throw that dust at the window.
when connecting the new one, why did you not use a petrol based grease? this type of anodisation happens at the car acid battery terminals. its almost funny that you did not break any more stuff!!🤣
I started on the other side and gently sawed some more. Eventually, I got some needle nose pliers and peeled it off like a can opener!!! @@VestigialVoice
Get rid of the gate valves, they are a terrible design and prone to failure due to corrosion and mineral deposits. The stem in the valve rots and will snap one day when you try to shut it off. Or, you might be able to shut it off, then it snaps when you turn it back on. I know this from personal experience. Replace them with 1/4 turn ball valves.
Yes, that's a common, but true comment. I don't believe they even pass code any more. Not today, not tomorrow, but eventually, I'll have them all swapped out. Take care, scott.
Cut the hose, screw out that multiturn valve and replace it with a ball valve. Ever hear of WD-40 or penetrating oils? This video should be titled on hiw not replace washing machine hoses. Heating those hose connections dudn't do much good with water still in the valve and hose. Should have turned on the washing machine with the valves off to relieve the pressure and drain some of the water in the hoses.
Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel with vinegar. Let sit for 10 min or so. Also Don't use baking soda. That bubbling you are seeing is NOT the vinegar or baking soda working to break down the corrosion, the bubbling is the reaction of the two being mixed. You are actually making the vinegar less effective since you changed the chemical makeup of the vinegar. It's like taking a brick (vinegar) and throwing it at a glass window (corrosion) and it shatters. Well take that brick and pulverise it with a hammer (baking soda) and now throw that dust at the window.
Thanks! Starting to panic a bit as the vineagar/baking soda did not work and I have a new washing machine arriving on Sunday. Can't get either to budge. I have ALOT less room to work than in this video so I'm at a clue what to do. Doing the towel trick now but with little room to work and alot of corrosion, I don't know what else to do.
I did it. I let it get that far. That's why I'm here. Going straight to the saw, thanks.
@@kittydaddy2023 haha, get after it 💯
@@VestigialVoice I found the brand new hoses that didn't get installed on my washer I bought 7 years ago, so the hoses on there are probably 20 years old.
@@VestigialVoice I'm ebarrassed to say it was the white vinegar and baking soda that did the real work.
@@kittydaddy2023 Way to go!!
Very helpful. Mine had not been replaced since I bought the house and appliances 30 years ago. It worked! Thanks.
@@anikiladora7189 That's wonderful!
3:00 “please, don’t let it get this bad, folks…” me sitting here about to do the same project looking at my spigots that look the exact same way being all green and corroded 👀
Lol, Tanner! I hope it goes well, bud 🍀
Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel. Let sit for 10 min or so.
Same
@@AztecWarrior69_69soak the towel with what
@amiyaeoh1140 oops. Vinegar. Use plain white distilled vinegar. Wrap a dish towel around the spigot and soak with vinegar. 10 minutes. Try. Repeat if nessacary
I wonder if "Liquid Wrench" would have worked to loosen up those hose connections?
Thank you for this video!! I wouldn’t have thought of corrosion being part of the problem. Also the hacksaw seems like a good idea if it still won’t come off.
You're welcome!
@@VestigialVoiceJust got done doing this after watching you. Thanks!!!
@@acephas3 nice going 😊
@@VestigialVoice i had the same issue but only with my cold water. had to cut with hacksaw and got the job done.
@@draubaud1, way to go! 👏
There is usually a screen inside the hose inlets on the washer which can be removed. I know you cleaned openings to inlets, but I recommend removing the screens and cleaning in CLR or similar cleaner. Quite common to see these screens clogged with sediment and/or mineral deposits.
Interesting. I didn't run across any screens. Perhaps they have been discarded over the years... I appreciate the comment.
@@VestigialVoice It is very possible that the screen had corroded away. Even though most are stainless, some manufactures use lesser quality filters.
THANK YOU, The vinegar and baking soda worked !!!
@@alanamacdonald4541 perfect 👏
My first impression was just replace the old valves and not worry about disconnecting the hoses.
"You.....You......you're good you! You got a gift my friend"
Thank you so much for making this video! That hacksaw + screwdriver combo did the trick.
Excellent, I appreciate the comment!
Going to have to do the same. How long did it take you to saw? Did you check it every few sec?
What is that half gallon sized whit tank mounted right side of wall? Water softener? I heard about Vinegar on corroded lines. Didn't know one could mix Baking powder with it- thanx!!
Wow, fam, you've got hawk's eyes! That is a water filter for the refrigerator's ice and water dispenser 🔎
our tap handle/cartridge has broken - how do you replace that??
The vinegar worked all by itself! Thank you! Was afraid I'd have to buy a pipe wrench!
@@carolinerider1735 Way to go! Please don't wait so long to change it next time 😉
Try some PB Blaster spray. Mine came off after sitting for a few minutes with the spray.
@@dlang4d nice!!
I just want to say thank you it helped me
Went right from pliers to a monkey wrench, jumping right over channel locks... LOL
😉
A pipe wrench is a dangerous thing in the wrong hands.
@@WoodgemanX I only have "wrong hands." 😉
GREAT VIDEO THANKS MUCH!
Thank you so much!
Just cut the hose and approach the seized material from inside. Stick a screwdriver inside to hold the valve steady then you can put torque on the fitting. Easy peazy.
Also the threads don't make a seal, only the end ring against the gasket. The threads just apply pressure to the sealing surface. Adding the tape does nothing but make you feel better about it.
Good comment, Moon 👍
NO. Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel. Let sit for 10 min or so.
My issue is that the valve is in a valve box without enough room for a wrench !! Any suggestions?
I am having the same problem, I used your last cutting method, I was able not to cut the threat. Thanks for your video
Way to go, Horse!
Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel. Let sit for 10 min or so. Take off towel and with a stiff bristle dish brush, knock off whatever will come off. Grip and try to loosen the fitting. If it does not come off , repeat till it does. It won't take long.
The vinegar did the trick for me
Great vid!
Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel with vinegar. Let sit for 10 min or so.
Also Don't use baking soda. That bubbling you are seeing is NOT the vinegar or baking soda working to break down the corrosion, the bubbling is the reaction of the two being mixed. You are actually making the vinegar less effective since you changed the chemical makeup of the vinegar.
It's like taking a brick (vinegar) and throwing it at a glass window (corrosion) and it shatters. Well take that brick and pulverise it with a hammer (baking soda) and now throw that dust at the window.
Fyi the seal has nothing to do with the threads on the valve. It is only from the compression of the gasket to the valve.
It seems like very common problem with the hot pipe not the cold
@@KelliKearns2024 did you have similar findings?
@ yeah and had to use your video as a guide. Thank you
Good video
U made it look easy
Thanks for your comment, Leonor, you can do it, too! 👌
Not!!
I can’t remove mine 😢
when connecting the new one, why did you not use a petrol based grease? this type of anodisation happens at the car acid battery terminals. its almost funny that you did not break any more stuff!!🤣
I LOVE YOU!!!!!! 😁
You ARE THE BEST ❤❤😅😂😢😂😮
Come over and finish mine. I have it sawed halfway thru and it won't budge. 🤣
You're kidding! What did you eventually do to get it off, wrad?
I started on the other side and gently sawed some more. Eventually, I got some needle nose pliers and peeled it off like a can opener!!! @@VestigialVoice
I moved into a new place, saw the last tenant left out for me to remove.. 😂
@@MissesD100 That sounds about right 🤬
Bought a house and this is what I’m currently dealing with
You're not alone 😉
thanks so much. it helped a lot and saved me $$$
Great to hear! Thank you for the compliment 😊
Get rid of the gate valves, they are a terrible design and prone to failure due to corrosion and mineral deposits. The stem in the valve rots and will snap one day when you try to shut it off. Or, you might be able to shut it off, then it snaps when you turn it back on. I know this from personal experience. Replace them with 1/4 turn ball valves.
Yes, that's a common, but true comment. I don't believe they even pass code any more. Not today, not tomorrow, but eventually, I'll have them all swapped out. Take care, scott.
The valves definitely need to be changed.
Always use stainless
Great
Mine came off with WD-40 I’m lucky
You're kidding? That's great! 👍
Cut the hose, screw out that multiturn valve and replace it with a ball valve. Ever hear of WD-40 or penetrating oils? This video should be titled on hiw not replace washing machine hoses. Heating those hose connections dudn't do much good with water still in the valve and hose. Should have turned on the washing machine with the valves off to relieve the pressure and drain some of the water in the hoses.
Hot diggity yes this helped out a lot, thank you!
Wonderful, you made my day 😁
Watch your words! Oxides are inevitable. We cannot live without God given oxygen.
You are the doctor ..super doctor I wish our body parts were like that..not funny for real… 8:50
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Trick is to wrap a towel around it and soak the towel with vinegar. Let sit for 10 min or so.
Also Don't use baking soda. That bubbling you are seeing is NOT the vinegar or baking soda working to break down the corrosion, the bubbling is the reaction of the two being mixed. You are actually making the vinegar less effective since you changed the chemical makeup of the vinegar.
It's like taking a brick (vinegar) and throwing it at a glass window (corrosion) and it shatters. Well take that brick and pulverise it with a hammer (baking soda) and now throw that dust at the window.
Thanks! Starting to panic a bit as the vineagar/baking soda did not work and I have a new washing machine arriving on Sunday. Can't get either to budge. I have ALOT less room to work than in this video so I'm at a clue what to do. Doing the towel trick now but with little room to work and alot of corrosion, I don't know what else to do.
By not much room do you mean you can't move the appliance out of the way because you can't get the hoses off?