How to Hook Up a Washer With No Knob for Water

Moving into a home or apartment without a laundry connection does not mean you cannot hook up a washing machine. If your new place doesn't have a knob for water, buy a faucet adapter to unite one of the fill hoses on the washing machine with the threaded end of the kitchen sink faucet. These adapters are standard for use with garden hoses, which use the same diameter coupler as a washing machine hose. You can buy the adapter at a hardware store.

Things You'll Need

• Pliers
• Faucet adapter

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug the washing machine and position the appliance so the back faces the sink.

   • 2

     Remove the aerator from the tip of the faucet using pliers to twist counterclockwise.

   • 3

     Screw on the faucet adapter by hand. Tighten 1/4-turn with the pliers.

   • 4

     Screw on the hot water hose from the back of the washer to the faucet adapter.

   • 5

     Insert the drain hose into the sink drain.

   • 6

     Dial the temperature control knob on the washer to the "Hot" setting.

   • 7

     Plug in the power cord. You are ready to wash clothes.