Connect the washing machine hoses to the water outlets behind the washing machine.
Washing machine hookup hot cold. I know for sure that some washers Maytag Neptune TL for example can do that but am not positive if your machine of question can do it. Originally washing machines were connected to the cold and the hot water supply. Before washer installation can begin you must remove your old washing machine.
There is a third outlet which is usually gray in color and is used to direct the waste water from the washing machine. A washing machine is normally connected to the cold and hot water systems but quite a few will work with just a cold supply while dishwashers usually only need a cold supply. Inlet Hose Installation - Washing Machine Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fitting on each hose.
Above the inlet will be a C or the word Cold. Washing in only cold water causes the washer to get smutzed-up with residue. Hands down one of the greatest inventions of our time it not only frees you time but saves you energy too.
Connect the cold water hose to the left port. Unless you purchase a washing machine that only has a cold water connection there will be two outlets on the rear of the machine where you hook up the hot and cold water hoses. We have switched the hoses and still hot.
Does washing machine connect to hot or cold. Above the inlet will be an H or the word Hot. Move washing machine out of the way and build a wood-stud wall against the basement wall.
Does a washing machine need a hot water supply. Turn on the cold water supply valve. We have taken to turning off our hot water tank and emptying it of hot water showers dish washer etc in order to wash clothes.