Connecting Washing Machine To Sink Faucet

A sink aerator thread to hose connection adapter piece.

Connecting washing machine to sink faucet.

You can connect one of the washing machine supply hoses to any faucet that has an aerator with external threads. Secure an adapter to each sink nozzle. A basin wrench is a standard plumbing tool that is indispensable for removing and installing most faucets. If your water supply hose is not long enough you will.

Next tighten the nut with your fingers then give it a quarter turn with a basin wrench or a pair of water pump pliers. Turn the aerator counterclockwise to remove. Insert the threaded tailpiece s and supply connectors into the pre drilled holes in the sink or countertop. Another piece you need from home depot.

Simply unscrew the aerator and screw on a sink adapter for a washing machine that allows you to attach the cold supply line. Secure the faucet to the sink by placing a rubber gasket retainer ring and nut onto the threaded tailpiece. Two pairs of hoses one pair to washer one pair to laundry faucet. None of the hoses that came with the washer are long enough to reach the sink.

Anyway thinking instead of adding a y connector at the washer shutoff valves connecting clothes washer hoses to one side and running a 2nd pair of washing machine hoses to the sink faucet. Remove the aerator from the nozzle or nozzles on each sink faucet. Would make installation quick and simple. Connecting a washing machine to a kitchen sink step 1.

Position the adapter coupler directly under the. Install a male to male faucet adapter for the water supply. The wrench allows you to reach into the cramped area behind the sink to loosen or tighten the nuts that hold the faucet to the sink and the nuts that connect the supply lines. Connect the other end of the water supply hose to the cold water connection on the back of the washing machine.

Use a sink aerator thread to hose connection adapter to attach the water supply hose to the sink faucet.