Product review (5 stars): Best-Looking Hose Anyway...
Well, what can you say about a washing machine hose?
They should be replaced, whether leaking or not, about every 5-7 years, just to be safe (can you say flooded basement?).
After buying a new Whirlpool washer, I didn't want to use the hoses that came with it. The main reason that I bought this particular set is that they have a space-saving 90 degree elbow at the machine end, enabling the washer to be closer to the wall.
Oh, and I really dig the retro-looking black patterned burst-resistant cloth exterior!