Water hammering after disconnecting a washing machine. I have just replaced our old washing machine that took a hot and a cold feed, with a new washing machine that only takes a cold feed. I have turned the shut off lever to prevent the hot water flow and I have also capped it off with a 3/4" brass blanking cap, just to be on the safe side. However, since stopping this hot water flow, I am getting water hammering whenever I turn on the hot water tap in the kitchen (this is the pipe that the mashing machine tap was tee'd off of). This is the only tap that is causing the water hammer, all other taps are fine. If I reconnect the old hot water hose and feed the hose into the sink and re-open the shut off valve, the banging goes away. Is this going to require a plumber to sort it out, or is it a simple fix?

Question 1

0helpful

1answer

There is nothing to indicate that the machine heats the water. We thought by connecting the y piece and just using cold, it would only be cold water. .

Most new washing machines only require a cold water feed! You should only connect the cold water feed and leave the hot water feed disconnected and turned off at the valve.

Mar 19, 2016 • Washing Machines

0helpful

1answer

I just moved into a new place and hooked up my Roper 111-07 washing machine. I have notice that no matter what temperature I select for the rinse cycle, hot water is the only thing that comes out. I only...

Hello Stephanie Wells,

Since it is the "new place" that changed...

I would FIRST look to the COLD WATER supply
to make sure cold water INDEED comes out of the
MACHINE END of the hose.

Then move on to the cold water valve...

>> Take PICTURES before disassembly.

Not terribly expensive... Pretty easy to change.
(you may get your NEW PART as differently
connected than your old (PRESS FIT couplings
are replacing the OLD threaded type...
ALERT: PRESS collar in to release tubing)

HELPFUL VIDEOS:
Check these (USA) parts suppliers to
find your specific water valve
(even available through AMAZON)...

Let price/reputation be your guide...
ALL these folks peddle the same parts (opinion)

appliancepartspros
Search Over 2 1 Million Appliance Parts

AMAZON: Roper
285805 Roper Washer Washing Machine Inlet Water Valve Replacement

partselect
PartSelect Appliance Parts and Repair Help

repairclinic
Appliance Parts Lawn Mower Parts Heating Cooling Parts 365 day returns

Good luck

Carnac the Magnificent

May 08, 2017 • Roper Washing Machines

0helpful

1answer

Can i connect to a cold water feed, i do not have a hot feed

I am assuming you can select water temperature on your machine. Simply hook up your pipe to the cold water feed on the machine, and leave the hot water feed alone. Always select cold water on the machine before beginning a load. If it makes you feel better, cap off the hot water inlet on the washing machine.

Nov 27, 2012 • Washing Machines

1helpful

1answer

In a previous house, we had both a hot water feed and a cold water feed. My new house only has cold water feed, can i still use this washing machine?

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

In a word- YES!

You will need to purchase, from a hardware (?) store, a 'Y' adapter. Upside down the single end screws into the cold water supply and the hot and cold washer pipes screw into the double end. The washer is fooled into thinking it has hot and cold! When it expects hot, it opens its hot valve but instead gets the cold water and has to heat it up. It will therefore take longer for the machine to do the washing. When it wants cold for rinses, it opens its cold valve and gets the same water! Simple ;-0)
Good luck,
John C

Mar 16, 2011 • Indesit W 123 Front Load Washer

0helpful

1answer

I have been given a five year old Hotpoint Aquarius 1100 front loading washing machine, with hot and cold water feed pipes connected to the rear. However, the plumbing in my flat currently only allows for...

You will need to use a Y-piece on the cold water valve, any hardware store will have them

Then simply run 2 hoses to the machine from the 1 valve.

Mar 14, 2011 • Hotpoint Aquarius WMA42 Front Load Washer

0helpful

1answer

The flow of the cold water seems to be restricted. The hot water pores into the tub. The cold trickles in. After disconnecting the cold hose, hot water back feeds out of the cold input side of the machine....

Hi,

If your washing machine will not fill, only hot or cold will fill or is slow to fill then read these tips. I have covered many of the things that can happen in these tips…

Washing Machine Problems No Water
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3880845-washing_machine_problems_no_water

Washing Machine Fix Washing Machine No Water
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3880533-washing_machine_fix_washing_machine_no

heatman101

Aug 16, 2010 • Washing Machines

1helpful

1answer

I have 4 year old Hotpoint washing machine with hot feed and cold feed. have moved to new house with only cold feed. Will it still work? Do I need to plug the blank hot feed on back of machine?

It Will work ...However you will need a Y piece connector both hot and cold hoses connect to this costs around £2.. ..A cheap fix..

Feb 08, 2010 • Washing Machines

0helpful

1answer

No cold rinse, only hot

Either the wires have come loose on the water valve or you have a defective water valve.Open the lid and look at the water valve. Are all wires connected?
If yes, replace the water valve.

Jun 24, 2009 • Kenmore 3.2 cu. ft. Plus Top Load Washer

1helpful

1answer

My washer wont run in the hot water cycle

Sounds to me like your water valves in the back are going bad, just had it happen on mine the other day, I bought one online for like 15.00 that was new solinoid valves for both hot and cold water. took about an hour to install with no instructions (take the old one out, new one hooks up the same way) or call the washer repair people.

Mar 18, 2009 • Whirlpool Washing Machines

0helpful

1answer

Hi, I have a Hoover HSW2125M washer-dryer which isn't happy. Last month it started filling with water; even when switched off, so I unplugged and disconnected it, but found that the (sole) water supply...

hey man i'd have to see it but did you check your temp switch? like i said i'd have to see it firs.but check the schematic in the water system.
good luck

Feb 11, 2008 • Washing Machines

Question 2

Anonymous

Master 1,015 Answers
Posted on Jun 02, 2011

Anonymous

Master

Joined: Nov 02, 2010

Answers

1015

Questions

0

Helped

319719

Points

3041

You can use a water hammer arrestor and hook it up to old washing machine hot valve by use of a standard washer hose. This type of aresstor is basically. a shock absorber. You will needtonget pipe adapters to go from hose thread to pipe thread.If you can mount the hammer arressror higher then the washer valve. Hook everything up and turn old hot water valve back on. This shoulg take care of your problem. Thank you.

Anonymous Jun 02, 2011

Hi frodo959,

Thank you very much for your quick response. I will purchase one and hopefully that will cure the problem.

Thanks again.

Regards

ron2464
Anonymous Nov 01, 2011

Strap the pipe to the wall. you probably pulled out the pipe support when capping the line.

×

Related Topics:

1 Answer

Anonymous

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

There is nothing to indicate that the machine heats the water. We thought by connecting the y piece and just using cold, it would only be cold water. .

I just moved into a new place and hooked up my Roper 111-07 washing machine. I have notice that no matter what temperature I select for the rinse cycle, hot water is the only thing that comes out. I only...

Can i connect to a cold water feed, i do not have a hot feed

In a previous house, we had both a hot water feed and a cold water feed. My new house only has cold water feed, can i still use this washing machine?

I have been given a five year old Hotpoint Aquarius 1100 front loading washing machine, with hot and cold water feed pipes connected to the rear. However, the plumbing in my flat currently only allows for...

The flow of the cold water seems to be restricted. The hot water pores into the tub. The cold trickles in. After disconnecting the cold hose, hot water back feeds out of the cold input side of the machine....

I have 4 year old Hotpoint washing machine with hot feed and cold feed. have moved to new house with only cold feed. Will it still work? Do I need to plug the blank hot feed on back of machine?

No cold rinse, only hot

My washer wont run in the hot water cycle

Hi, I have a Hoover HSW2125M washer-dryer which isn't happy. Last month it started filling with water; even when switched off, so I unplugged and disconnected it, but found that the (sole) water supply...

Not finding what you are looking for?

Plumbing

There is nothing to indicate that the machine heats the water. We thought by connecting the y piece and just using cold, it would only be cold water. .

Ask a Question

Top Plumbing Experts

john h

Brad Brown

ADMIN Andrew

Are you a Plumbing Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

InstallationInstruction-tpi34902.pdf....

10 89_Astro2_IO.pdf....

10 89_Astro2_IO.pdf....

Related Topics:

1 Answer

Anonymous

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

There is nothing to indicate that the machine heats the water. We thought by connecting the y piece and just using cold, it would only be cold water. .

I just moved into a new place and hooked up my Roper 111-07 washing machine. I have notice that no matter what temperature I select for the rinse cycle, hot water is the only thing that comes out. I only...

Can i connect to a cold water feed, i do not have a hot feed

In a previous house, we had both a hot water feed and a cold water feed. My new house only has cold water feed, can i still use this washing machine?

I have been given a five year old Hotpoint Aquarius 1100 front loading washing machine, with hot and cold water feed pipes connected to the rear. However, the plumbing in my flat currently only allows for...

The flow of the cold water seems to be restricted. The hot water pores into the tub. The cold trickles in. After disconnecting the cold hose, hot water back feeds out of the cold input side of the machine....

I have 4 year old Hotpoint washing machine with hot feed and cold feed. have moved to new house with only cold feed. Will it still work? Do I need to plug the blank hot feed on back of machine?

No cold rinse, only hot

My washer wont run in the hot water cycle

Hi, I have a Hoover HSW2125M washer-dryer which isn't happy. Last month it started filling with water; even when switched off, so I unplugged and disconnected it, but found that the (sole) water supply...

Not finding what you are looking for?

Plumbing

There is nothing to indicate that the machine heats the water. We thought by connecting the y piece and just using cold, it would only be cold water. .

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

PUR Faucet Mount Water Filter indicator light does not work

Indicator light for Brita filter not working

Black gunk in bathroom faucet screen

How to tighten Moen Handle...Not leaking, just

American Standard Kitchen Faucet Low water flow

Top Plumbing Experts

john h

Brad Brown

ADMIN Andrew

Are you a Plumbing Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

InstallationInstruction-tpi34902.pdf....

10 89_Astro2_IO.pdf....

10 89_Astro2_IO.pdf....