An expert warns homeowners this can also happen to your washing machine valves ... demonstrates by turning both valves back and forth. “What happens is the hard water will freeze these up ...

If your lid and lid switch seem fine, the next step is to check the hot and cold water supply valves, usually located ...

Fast-closing washer valves cause water hammer. And when water hammer gets bad, it can actually damage your washing machine’s pipes or the fixtures attached to the pipes.

Washing machine pumps are only strong enough to push water through 10 to 12 irrigation points at once. If you’re going to irrigate more plants, divide the pipe network into two zones with a three-way ...

Behind your washing machine is a hose bib or spigot. It’s on all the time, and when your washer needs water, it opens an internal valve and the water whooshes in. Your washer also has a drain ...