Product review (5 stars): An ounce of prevention that's worth the money
I've had my share of housing disasters (burst water heater, basement flooding when the sump pump failed, etc.), but thank God I've never had the washing machine hose fail on me. I've heard stories about the unfortunate ones who have had it happen, and it's horrifying.

If you like the idea of preventative maintenance to avert disaster, I can't think of a better item to invest a few bucks in than a washing machine hose that automatically shuts off if there's a leak. Danco's a great company - we've used some of their products for refitting the toilet in a spare bathroom. The quality is absolutely there.

These hoses were a snap to install, and that's good, but the real bonus is the peace of mind. (It also helps if you replace the hoses every few years, but how many people are that prevention-minded?) I can't recommend this item highly enough!