Q: We recently moved into a new house and need to install a washer and dryer. We have a gas dryer and there is a pipe with a cap on it coming out of the wall. Where do I start? A: Installing the ...

In last week's blog post about washing machine connectors, I mentioned that I'm not a big fan of the FloodSafe® washing machine connectors. These are special flexible water supply connectors, aka ...

Save money on your new washing machine by doing the installation yourself. Given the size, weight and general bulkiness of a washing machine, this isn’t going to be a job for everyone. But if you’re ...

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 ...

Q: A couple of days ago, the city flushed out the water mains. For several hours after they finished, I got a lot of dark sludge in the water. Now my washing machine takes a long time to fill. Is ...