Robert M Enterprise , MS September 27, 2014 The plastic connector on the hose had cracked I had to replace the hose. This is the 2nd one to be replaced on the washing machine, but the machine is used daily due to 2 families using it. The ages in the house range from 18 months, 4 years old, 25 years old, 30 years old and an 83 years old. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes