W046G Generic Washing Machine Inlet Hose 1.5 Metre, Universal Tap to Washer Water Fill Hose

W046G is a generic 1.5 metre inlet hose for washing machines, the hose that carries water from your laundry tap to the machine's inlet valve. It's a universal replacement rather than a brand specific part. Before ordering, measure the distance from tap to machine so 1.5 metres reaches without stretching, and check the fittings on your tap and washer match the ends on this hose.

When to replace a washing machine inlet hose

Inlet hoses sit under mains water pressure whenever the tap is on, which is why a failed hose can flood a laundry quickly. Rubber perishes with age and heat, and hoses get kinked or crushed when the machine is pushed back. Replace the hose if you see bulges or blisters, cracking near the ends, rust on the fittings, damp patches or drips at the tap, or a hose that feels hard and stiff. Many repairers suggest replacing inlet hoses every five years as a precaution, even if they look fine.

Part details

• Generic part number W046G
• Washing machine inlet (fill) hose
• Length 1.5 metres
• Universal replacement, not brand specific

Fitting the inlet hose

Turn the tap off and unplug the washer before removing the old hose. Check that a sealing washer is seated inside each end of the new hose. Screw the fittings on by hand until snug, then give a small extra turn if needed, without overtightening. Turn the tap on slowly, check both ends for drips, and avoid sharp bends when you move the machine back.

Questions about this part

Is 1.5 metres long enough?

Measure from your tap to the inlet on the back of the washer, allowing a gentle curve and room to pull the machine out. If 1.5 metres is tight, choose a longer hose rather than stretching this one.