Who knew your clothes washing machine can create water damage in your home? The cause of the problem comes from the hose that connects to the water system; it can rupture or split. The damage occurs if the hose is left under pressure and it lets loose while no one is home and water flows through the house for hours. The result can be a major mess and damage to flooring, walls and furnishings.
A washer safety valve prevents that from happening because it’s a leak detection system that automatically shuts off the water whenever it detects a leak in the washing machine. The safety valve allows water to flow to the machine only on demand, so the hoses aren’t left under pressure. The valve includes 3/4-inch motorized ball valves for both the hot- and cold-water inlets, a water sensor placed on the floor, and screws to install it.
For $392, which includes labor and material, a plumber will install a water safety valve. You can buy and install it yourself for $190, the cost of the device, install it, and save 52% by doing it yourself.
You plug the washing machine into the control box of the device and plug it into an electrical outlet. It operates by low voltage wires that run from the box to the solenoids. When you turn on the washing machine, the valves open; they close when the machine shuts off.
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Pro Cost — DIY Cost — Pro time — DIY Time — DIY Savings — Percent Saved
$392 — $190 — 2.2 — 3.0 — $202 — 52%
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