Product review (5 stars): Top ratings for these stainless steel hoses
These replacement stainless steel hoses are thicker and better made than the previous set of stainless hoses I first installed on my (then) new Kenmore top loader 14 years ago. Those old ones carried a 10 year warranty and were made in Mexico. These new ones--and all the other brands I've looked at on Amazon and in the big box stores--only carry a 5 year warranty and are made in China. The connectors on these Kelaro hoses appear sturdier than my older ones, and the new hoses are thicker, too, and use a heavier duty rubber washers for a tight seal. These features, combined with more than *300* 5-star reviews, convinced me that these stainless hoses were the correct choice. If they last as long as my old stainless set did, it's money well spent. Most of the online plumbing forums I visited before buying suggested replacing all stainless steel water hoses used in a household after their product warranty period has expired. My old ones easily lasted 4 years longer than their warranty period, and upon inspection still appear to be in good condition today. I replaced them anyway as simple preventative maintenance when having my Kenmore washer serviced. Next up, my dishwasher's stainless steel water hoses!