Is it ok to leave the washing machine tap on?, Will I be charged for water?
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 Sep 17 2012, 04:10 PM
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Yes you should really. All manufacturers recommend it. If the taps are always left on - and therefore under pressure - you could get a leak, or even a flood from a leaking or split fill hose.
This sometimes happens over night when reduced demand causes increased water pressure. More rarely, a sticking fill valve can allow water to enter the machine even when unplugged. Again this often happens at night. |
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Sep 17 2012, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(abbey @ Sep 17 2012, 04:17 PM) What if I turn off the water supply but left the tap on - will there be charges and water pressure? water supply, means u have another tap to cut the incoming supply to the washer?The reason is the tap is located in a very hard to reach place and in fact it's easier to turn off the water supply than to turn off the tap.  |
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Sep 17 2012, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(abbey @ Sep 17 2012, 04:26 PM) This second tap is called a "stop tap" (like the ones found below a sink) can cut the water supply to the tap supplying water to the washing machine yes can .. it wont be charged   |
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