Floodstop Washing Machine Valve Shutoff Kit
by Floodstop
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Floodstop Washing Machine Valve Shutoff Kit
Customer Review: Great product and easy to install
Summary: 5 Stars
I learned that since I have a washing machine on the 2nd floor of my house and that hoses can periodically fail (they suggest replacing them every 5 years) I decided I wasn't going to find out that I needed new hoses after they burst and flood the house.
I purchased and installed the Floodstop after reading the many positive reviews.
Installing was easy enough. The hardest part was applying the Teflon tape to the water connections since they are in a tight spot. After I attached everything I manually tested the unit by using the ON / OFF buttons. At first they would not work and then I realized that I had to rock the button with my finger a bit to get it to engage.
Next came the water test once I hooked up the sensor. It worked like a charm. A tiny drop of water caused the sensor to trip and the valves to shut off.
I appreciate that I can also install an alarm sensor for my GE Concord system that is monitored by Alarm.com. That way I will be informed if there is in fact a leak and the system has shut off.
Hopefully I will never need the system, but I now have peace of mind. We have a laundry room in our basement as well and I'll be installing one of these down there.
Customer Review: Very Pleased / Easy To Install
Summary: 5 Stars
As we have a first floor laundry positioned above the location of my main desktop computer in a finished basement I had always worried about leaks but assumed the only solution would involve over $1000 and hiring a plumber. I was very pleased to find this product and after researching and comparing to a more expensive model this one makes more sense in that it stops flow based on sensed water and does not have the potential for stopping flow during long wash cycles as some models which open for a set time do.
It took me about 45 minutes to install since I decided to fully test it outside with a garden hose to be sure the unit was able to completely stop flow. Installation was easy and the unit looks nice on the wall. I do plan to purchase an additional sensor pad to trigger stoppage of flow even sooner and am considering the electrical circuit breaker recommended by the top review here due to the critical positioning of my laundry room as noted above. In retrospect, I would have purchased the additional sensor right along with this unit.
Customer Review: Seems to work as intended, easy to install
Summary: 5 Stars
The unit has some very sturdy extensions that you simply screw on after applying some teflon tape to the existing attachments. I used a pipe wrench to make sure it was very snug and so that I'd get no leaks. Mounting the control unit is very straight forward. Drill a couple of holes in the drywall using the back plate of the unit to mark them first, insert the wall anchors, and screw the unit to the wall. Alternatively they supply velcro if you don't feel comfortable with drilling into the wall. After that, it's a matter of plugging the unit in (or using batteries), and connecting the supplied water detector. I put the water detector on the floor behind the washing machine so it would be out of the way. I turned the unit on, and dropped a bit of water on the sensor. The alarm went off and I heard it shutting the valves, so it seems to work as expected.
Hopefully this will be the last time I have to deal with flooding downstairs (first time it was the weather that did it, 2nd time the washing machine broke.)
Customer Review: Works great, and the connections are better.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second flood-stop system. We had a hose break 10 years ago and ruin the carpet. I bought a $90 flood-stop soon after and installed it. The first system had straight hose connections, so I had to have a few inches of clearance behind the washer to accomidate the bend. The solenoid on the hot water failed, so I needed to replace the flood stop. The new one cost $130, but I needed one. New one has better looking solenoids; the hose connection is a 90-degree bend which is easier on the hoses; and there is a connector between the control unit and the solenoids, making replacement easier. The addition of a switch to shut down the water by pressing a button is also appreciated.
Overall, the new flood stop is well worth the money.
Customer Review: Buying my second one
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using the FloodStop on my washer for 4 years. Recently, the flow to the washer was so low that it took a long time to fill. Found out that the cold valve was no longer stopping flow and during trouble shooting it will not open. I am so happy with the peace of mind that this device brings I am buying a replacement today. Like all devices, the only touble is when you discover that you had no protection. The only other time I had no protection was when my wife dusted behind the washer and pulled the sensor out from under the washer and behind the dryer. Verify setup and operation often.