Review on Upgrade Your Washing Machine With Triple Layer Reinforced Hoses - Universal Fit, PVC Coated - Pack Of 2, 4FT Each! by Zach Clements

So, the best hoses will have 100% stainless end fittings. Finding such is about impossible. This set has one end with plated brass and the other end has non-plated insert. If you have hard water coming into your washer then the non-plated brass will likely corrode way faster then you expect. Stainless braided hoses are no better than quality rubber (EPDM) hoses. I bought this PVC wrapped SS braided set because it did get some good reviews, it has the 90 degree ends (which definitely helps to push washer closer to wall), and the pvc (plastic) wrap. Most washers have solenoid actuated water valves which turn on/off very fast ("hard"). This valve actuating causes the hoses to "bang" around, so to avoid additional noise the rubber or plastic wrapped hoses are better vs the exposed SS braided hoses. Because of the pvc wrap the hoses are stiff out of the bag, so I recommend you warm them prior to installation (hairdryer), and then will become very flexible and "lay" into position. Color coded hoses mean nothing when it comes to short water lines (if you mess up hot & cold with a 4ft line then perhaps this DIY is not for you :smiley:). I do use silicone (NSF rated) grease to lightly coat the male threads and the rubber hose washers, but do not over tighten, just a firm snug with pliers and you should be good. I replaced my OEM FSP hose set from 10yrs ago just as a safety measure. The old hoses were still in good shape, just a tad of sediment around the edges of the washers. I have soft water system so the old fittings were ok too. I cannot vouch for longevity, but not a 5 star because one end is not plated brass.