Q&A for How to Hook up a Washer and Dryer

Washer installs will require a set of supply lines, channel lock pliers, and a zip tie to fasten the drain line to the supply lines.

Ensure the washer is level and that all four feet are *completely* on the floor. If only three feet are firmly on the floor (with the fourth nearly down but not bearing weight) it can wobble and walk. Also verify the machine is level using a bubble level, any imbalance can cause strong forces during spinning. These are shown in steps 4-1 and 4-2 above.

The extra length is there in case you need to move the washer further away from the wall than just one foot (to clean behind it, etc.). As to your second question, you may use up the water if you don't cut back.

Run the water into a bucket and touch it. If it's hot, that's the hot water.

Put a bucket underneath them both and run your water to see which one is cold and which one is hot.

They may be required as part of the local building code, in that case you need them. Otherwise they are optional. Washers are designed to prevent backflow by having an air gap inside the machine to the tub, and another air gap from the drain line to the drain. Step 3-7 above mentions the air gap on the drain line, but probably could be more visible.

Yes. The connections for the washer will be on one side, and the dryer connections will be on the other. If you try to connect the hot and cold pipes and the connections are where the dryer is, you might not be able to get the pipes attached to the washer.

Check your fuse box to make sure the power is on for that section of your home. Test the electrical outlet with another device. If both of these are good, you'll have to contact the washer's manufacturer for further guidance.

It sounds like the hoses are hooked up to the water source incorrectly.

No, you don't have to install the hose. You'll only be able to use the settings/options with cold/cold.

You should be able to open your valve all the way under normal circumstances. The components within the washer call for water, stop the water, and maintain the water levels.