My washing machine water shut-off valve behind the washer is leaking. I have made sure the hoses are tight but the leak seems to be coming from from another part of the valve. When I put the valve handle in the upright position the water is turned off to the washer. When I pull back on the water valve handle the water turns on to the washing machine. If I turn the valve completely off, no water leaks. The valve is only leaking when I have the valve in the turned on or open position. The water leaks out in the area where the valve handle connects to the valve and sometimes under the things that look like big flat head screws. It is not a very bad leak, it is not spraying everywhere. It is just a very slow drip but enough to get the wall wet. I don’t want the wall to get mold on it and I am afraid that the leak could get worse. Can you guys provide a me a very simple, easy fix that a non technical person can follow?The easiest way to fix a leaking washer water valve is to replace the o-rings or bushings.

This is an easy fix and involves turning off water, disassembling the valve, and replacing the old worn out o-rings, bushings, or Teflon rings. The most common reason for a leaking washing machine water valve is loose hose connections or worn out o-rings/bushings.NOTE: There are various types of washer shut-off valves. This page will help you to better understand the different types of valves and how to fix a leak yourself. See the images and videos below for the different types of valves that may be behind your washing machine.First, check to be sure the water hoses are tight. Also check the o-rings in the water hoses where the hose screws onto the valve. Make sure the water hose o-rings are smooth and not ripped, broken, or too compressed. If the hoses are not leaking and the leak is coming directly from the valve itself, then replacing the o-rings should fix the leak. If the water valve has a crack in it, then it cannot be repaired. If you do find an actual crack in the valve itself, it will need to be removed and replaced.

Exploded view of a typical washer water shut-off valveTo replace the bad leaky o-rings or bushings fast and easy, look up the exact type of valve you have. Patio Furniture Stores In Fort Myers FloridaThere are usually 3 different types of water valves used for washing machines. Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale In Tyler TexasFind the correct type you have by searching Google for “Washing machine water valve” and search under images to find a picture of one that looks just like yours. Buckle Fox T ShirtsOnce you know the exact water valve type you have, search for a valve kit or plumbing valves for your water on/off valve. A repair kit will consist of o-rings, bushings, plastic packing nuts, and possibly plastic or Teflon inserts that are used to rebuild the valve and fix the leak.

O-rings and bushings can wear out over time so replacing them is needed when leaks occur.O-ring replacement instructions for typical washer shut-off valveTry this easy fix if the leak is at the handle: 1 – To repair certain types of washer water valves, first turn off the leaky valve with the handle. Use a crescent wrench and tighten the nut (clockwise) at the base of the stem while holding the handle in place.2 – Open and close the valve multiple times. If the leak has stopped, you have fixed the leak by simply tightening the nut. If the valve still leaks, the o-ring or bushing on the packing nut needs to be replaced. If no leaks you have successfully fixed the leak. If not see below… How to replace a common washer connection head To fully rebuild your washer water valve, use this method below: 1 – Turn off the water supply to your complete home (usually located outside and under a panel or along the exterior of the house).2 – Remove the screw or nut that holds the handle of the washer valve to the valve stem and remove the handle off the stem.3 – Take off the nut (counterclockwise) with your crescent wrench.

Remove the rubber o-ring or fiber Teflon disk bushing inside the valve by sliding it off the stem. You may need a flat head screwdriver to remove the bushing if it is compressed.4 – Get a new bushing/o-ring/fiber Teflon disk and put it onto the stem where the old one you just removed was. Put the nut on the stem and tighten it down with your crescent wrench.5 – Put the handle back on the stem.6 – Once fully assembled and tightened, put the valve in the off position.7 – Open the main water supply valve to the house and test the washer water valve for leaks.Another type of washer water shut-off valve – notice hot and cold are separate and color codedAnother type of washer water shut-off valve – notice hot and cold are old style handle Leaky Washing Machine Valve FixHave a better way to repair a leaky washer shut-off valve? Please leave a comment below to assist our other readers.Checking For Water Leaks If you have recently experienced an unusually high and unanticipated water bill, you may be losing water through a plumbing leak in your home or yard.

Water leaks can be deceptively wasteful and difficult to detect. Just a slow drip can add up to 15 to 20 gallons a day, while a 1/16-inch faucet leak wastes as much as one hundred gallons in just 24 hours! Time spent fixing a water leak will be well worth the effort in conservation and cost savings. Outside the Home: Two thirds of the average residential water consumption is for exterior use. Check around your yard for puddles, moist soil or unusually lush landscape. These are indicators of broken or cracked sprinkler valves, heads or pipes. These can be replaced or repaired with parts from the local hardware store by a do-it-yourselfer or contracted to a plumber or landscaper. Inside the Home: Toilets: The most notorious household fixture for wasting water and hiding leaks is in the bathroom. The lowly toilet can waste hundreds of undetected gallons a day. Leaks from toilets occur when parts are worn or when the internal mechanisms are out of adjustment. Checking your toilet for leaks is wise when water bills creep up unexpectedly.

Most toilet leaks are at the overflow pipe or at the plunger ball. If it is at the overflow pipe, the water level is usually too high. To correct this problem, gently bend the float arm down so the valve shuts off water about a half-inch below the top of the overflow pipe. Less often, a leak develops below the water line or the fill valve becomes worn. Worn fill valves waste water the same as a dripping faucet. Consult a plumber if you are not an experienced do-it-yourselfer. Plunger ball leaks are more difficult to detect than overflow pipe leaks. The best way to check a plunger ball is to add an ample amount of food coloring into the clear water tank and wait to see if the dye eventually appears in the toilet bowl. If it does, the plunger ball is probably leaking from either worn parts or a misaligned mechanism. A do-it-yourselfer should be able fix this problem. Another possible cause for leaky toilets is irregular mineral deposits between the flapper and drain lip. This problem is easily solved by shutting off the water supply, flushing the toilet, sponging the tank dry and sanding off the drain lip mineral deposits with emery paper.

Finally, check the flapper to ensure that it closes and seals the drain successfully. Faucets: The second most common cause of household leaks is worn washers in either valve-stem-and-washer or single lever type faucets. If any of these faucets drip after they've been turned off firmly, usually the washer is worn and needs to be replaced. This task involves shutting off the water supply, dismantling the faucet and making absolutely sure that the replacement washer is the right size. Usually, this is not difficult; however, some faucet designs do present a challenge. Consult your favorite hardware store or do-it-yourself book. If the faucet still leaks after you've replaced the washer, consult with a plumber. Valves: When correcting faulty and leaking plumbing, it is important that your shutoff valves are properly located and in working order. Be prepared to replace the shut-off valve as well. Old valves that no one has turned for years may spring leaks when suddenly turned on. Main residential shut-off valves are usually located where the main water line first enters the home and on the residential side of the water meter.