Q: My washing machine is about 10 years old, and it has started leaking whenever I do a load of clothes. Should I fix it or buy a new one? A: It depends on the problem. In many cases, it is a hose.

How old are your washing machine hoses? Burst washing machine hoses have to be one of the most common causes of catastrophic water damage in homes. On a project difficulty scale of one to five, ...

My daughter and her husband were watching TV when they heard a loud noise in the basement. They investigated and found that a washing-machine hose had ruptured and water was gushing onto the basement ...

CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do next. When your washing machine breaks, how do ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Those two small hoses behind your washing machine don’t get noticed very much. However, there is a reason that they should.

With the exception of fire, there are few home disasters that rival the damage caused by a burst washing-machine hose. When turned loose, 600 gallons of water per hour can enter a house. That can fill ...