- 1). Unplug the washing machine from the socket. If the washer is in front of a wall, move the machine so you can work behind it comfortably.
- 2). Turn off the water supply for the washing machine faucet. Newer homes might have a shutoff valve on the pipe body beneath the faucet. If not, you will have to shut off the water supply for your household. Locate the water meter for your house, which is usually installed in a utility box buried in your front or side yard. Open the box to reveal the meter and main valve. Rotate the valve with a wrench or pliers to turn off the water.
- 3). Unscrew the coupling from the washing machine water faucet by turning it counterclockwise with the pliers. Some water may drain out, which is normal.
- 4). Unscrew the hex nut located just beneath the faucet handle by turning it counterclockwise. Pull out the faucet valve stem.
- 5). Replace the stem if the metal is cracked or broken, as it cannot be repaired. Turn the faucet stem over and check the rubber washer on the bottom. This needs to be replaced if it is torn. To replace, unscrew the retaining screw holding the washer in place. Replace with a new washer. Reinsert the retaining screw and tighten.
- 6). Clean off the threads on the stem with steel wool. Apply pipe thread compound to the threads, smearing it around to ensure that it is thoroughly distributed. Insert the stem into the socket and tighten.
- 7). Clean off the threads on the washing machine water faucet as you did with the stem. Apply pipe thread compound to these threads. Reattach the washing machine water supply hose. Tighten with the wrench.
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