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    When disconnecting a washing machine, do I need to turn the water off at the mains?
    Mark Spelman
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    Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.
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    There should be water supply valves located behind the machine. No need to turn of at the mains, just turn it off there.
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    I disconnected my washing machine, and l still have water coming from one of the hoses. What do I do?
    Mark Spelman
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    Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.
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    There might be residual water in the line or the valve may be broken.
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    My water-valve knob is broken, so I have to turn the water off to the house when moving my washer. We recently sold our home. When we move our washer out, can we just cap the waterline? Or will the pressure not hold the cap?
    Mark Spelman
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    Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.
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    You will need to repair the valve before moving.
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    Does the tap that supplies the water need to be turned off?
    Mark Spelman
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    Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.
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    Yes, it needs to be turned off before disconnecting the washer.
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    I cannot remove drain pipe from my washer. What should I do?
    Mark Spelman
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    Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.
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    Always leave the drain hose attached to the machine. You can tape any pipes or cords to the side as necessary for transport.
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