Comments on: What should I do with the old hot water tap when connecting a cold fill washing machine?

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:24:03 +0000

Did you sort it Chris? I would think you’d need to cut it off with a hacksaw and start again.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:32:08 +0000

When my new washing machine was delivered the installers noted that I could cap the hot water tap, but that I might need new washing machine tap valves. The blue and red plastic switches were missing and were failing to stem the flow of water. I successfully capped the hot, but now two weeks later there is a slow, but steady drip and I cannot remove the valves to replace them. I have the parts but whatever way I turn the existing valve they never become significantly tighter or looser. So far I also can’t find a plumber to come out on a Saturday. Any advice you may have would be most appreciated. Thanks.

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:43:49 +0000

Sorry Mavis: I missed your question before: Use the one from the hot valve.

By: Mavis

Mavis — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:05:50 +0000

I am about to order a new washing machine and have disconnected the old one. My new one is cold fill only – old one had both hot and cold fill. I have ordered the blanking wash cap as suggested by you for the hot top.. However, the existing blue plastic cap to the cold tap has unscrewed and is missing/lost, Is it possible to buy the plastic lever which screws into the cold pipe – rest of the pipework does not need replacement.?
Thank you for your help.

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:25:31 +0000

I would turn it down until the noise stops and then up a little at a time until the noise re-appears, even if it’s done slowly over several days. Then try turning it back a bit at a time until it stops again and hopefully it will be at an acceptable level. A plumber may be able to advise