We just got a new washer and cannot remove the old hoses from the pipes with the shut off valves on them. I don't want to bend or break anything. any suggestions?
Renpen is correct, but after squirting some WD-40, I would tap it all over with a 7/8 box end wrench ( a big one) and that way loosten the crud that is keeping it from unscrewing and replace them with stainless, flexible hoses.
I understand your problem. Excessive fource could snap off the faucet. Use your old hoses for now if they look like there in good shape. Use a good penetrating oil every day for a week and try again. Just a couple drops each time will do. WD40 is not a penetrating oil.
Hold the valve with a pair of pliers and use another pair to loosen the hose connection. This will prevent twisting the valve and its piping. You could spray a little wd-40 on them first.
for really bad ones you can cut diagonally across the snout of the hose connector with a hacksaw until you just break thru. slow and gentle is the key here. this method removes even the most stubborn hoses.
Use a monkey wrench they are probable on pretty good if they are old this should do the trick for you.
