I get the logic behind swapping hoses before they go, but honestly, I usually wait until I see some kind of issue—like a drip or a weird bulge near the crimp. Had a customer once who replaced all their hoses every two years, no matter what. Felt like overkill to me, especially since some of those braided ones last ages if they're not kinked or under constant pressure. I do check them when I'm in there for something else, though. Sometimes you spot a little rust or fraying that gives you a heads up. But yeah, I’m more in the “if it ain’t broke” camp... unless it’s one of those cheap plastic hoses—those I don’t trust at all.
I do check them when I'm in there for something else, though. Sometimes you spot a little rust or fraying that gives you a heads up.
I get where you’re coming from, but after a surprise leak under my sink last year, I’m a little more cautious now. Those “if it ain’t broke” moments can turn into wasted water and a mess real fast. I do agree, though—plastic hoses are just asking for trouble. The braided ones seem to hold up, but I still lean toward swapping them out every few years, just for peace of mind (and to avoid water waste).
Yeah, swapping hoses every few years is a solid move. I’ve seen even “good” braided ones fail out of nowhere, usually when nobody’s home—never convenient. It’s not overkill to be a little paranoid about leaks. Water finds the tiniest gaps, trust me... better safe than soggy.