On Wed, 26 Mar 2008, " wrote:

be more concerned that any washing machine on a upper floor can
malfunction and cause a flood. the front loaders spin faster and can
cause vibration, but water cascading thru your home can be much mucjh
worse and making a claim on homeowners insurance can permanetely up
your rates.........

add a waher pan with drain and a main solenoid valve so water is only
on when washer is running, braided lines are a good idea too.

My next door neighbors started an old washer, on their third floor, and
then left the house for 11 hours. The drum was rusted out and it tried to
fill for 11 hours. Now who starts a washer before going out for 11 hours!?

Don www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom).