Hot is usually on the left.
How to turn off washing machine water. Turn both the valves clockwise. Turn the valves clockwise. Many washers are served by two valves that look like outdoor hose valvesone for hot and the other for cold.
Depending on how your machine is configured the drain hose may carry water into either a standpipe a drainpipe in the wall or a large nearby utility sink. Unplug the washing machine. Turn off water supply to the faucet before you initiate your work.
Its the hot feed and i cant quite get the tap to 3oclock position 6 oclock is. To shut off the water supply to a washing machine. Newer washing machines use a lever instead of a valve.
For residents a simple visual on how to turn the water off during an emergency to your washing machine. Many washers are served by two valves that look like outdoor hose valvesone for hot and the other for cold. Water valves do what they say on the tin they supply hot and cold water to your washing machine usually through a washer box attached to the wall behind your machine.
If your washing machine is fitted in any place where the temperature can drop below freezing such as a garage then you definitely always turn off the taps. Pull or drag the washing machine away from the wall. They work just like outdoor valves.
Turn Off Water Supply. Then connect the splitter to the cold or hot water tap supply depending on which water temperature you use for your washing cycle. Hot is usually on the left.