My neighbor is trying to hook up a new washing machine. We have turned the valves on the wall both ways, specifically to the direction that says off though and when we unhook the pipe from the washing machine, water still shoots out. Is there something we are missing? I put a bucket underneath and slightly turned the connector going into the washer and water started shooting out, so I turned the knob both ways and there didn't seem to be a change in the pressure.
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Yes, your washing machine should be level and all legs should be squarely on the floor. If it's not, you'll have unbalanced forces acting on it as the drum spins. During the spin cycle, these forces are much larger because of the higher spin speeds and will make it "walk".
You'll need a spirit level to balance the washer. There's usually a gap between the top plate and the side plate of the washer that you can rest the level in to measure the front-to-back tilt. For the side-to-side tilt, generally just put the level on the top of the washer. You may have lock-nuts on the legs: if so, loosen them with a wrench before trying to adjust the washer, and tighten them afterwards. Raise or lower the legs until all four are solidly on the floor; the washer should not rock at all. If you have to move the washer to adjust it, remember to check it once it's back in its place.
A washing machine should have
- One detachable flexible cold water feed of indeterminate length.
- One detachable flexible hot water feed of indeterminate length.
- One possibly detachable flexible drain line of indeterminate length.
- One permanently attached electrical cord of indeterminate length.
So the problem you have now is figuring out how long each of these are,and how to disconnect them. It sounds like you don't have much access to the back of the machine to get a good look, so a mirror attached to a telescoping handle might come in handy here.
Once you get a better idea of what's behind the machine, you'll have a better understanding of how to move it.
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Best Answer
If the faucets that are in the lines to the washing machine hookup have been in the ON state for years the internal seals are likely deteriorated so that they no longer will function. If you have a water supply with a lot of minerals the water they may have deposited on the inside of the faucets to the point that it is not possible to turn them off.
To get past the immediate connection problem you can turn off the main supply valve where water pipes come into the property. However it would be strongly recommended to replace these faulty faucets as soon as possible. Last thing you need is to be standing there by your washer when a hose bursts and you cannot quickly shut off the faucets behind the washer.