Replacing washer faucet

[cambrose1118]

Hello,

New to the forum so go easy on me. I just moved into a new house and the precious owner took one of the washer hoses and left the other because it was corroded and could not be removed. I tried to remove the hose with WD-40 and then tried to file through it but it is on good. Any suggestions on how to replace the faucet? Am I going to need to cut into the drywall and take off the drip catcher? If I hire a plumber, what is ball park cost to fix?Any help is much appreciated and picture for reference.

 

[Twowaxhack]

You basically have it cut off now. Grab the portion between the two cuts and peel it out.
Then open the hose fitting up and it’ll unscrew.

 

[JG plumbing]

A pair of channel locks would be a good investment for your new house.

 

[Twowaxhack]

This problem is pretty common with steel washing machine hose ends.

They rust and will not come off unless they’re cut off.
Pretty easy process once you do it a few times.

A small sharp screwdriver works well once you get a notch cut into it

 

[Jeff Handy]

You should have sprayed penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster, not WD40.

When the hose comes off, try to clean up the hose threads on the faucet with a wire brush.
What you can’t reach might get a little better just by aggressive cleaning with a green scotchbrite scrubber.
After letting it sit for a few hours with penetrating oil on it.

Your new hoses should have a stainless braided cover, not just plain black rubber.
That rubber type can burst suddenly and cause massive flood damage.