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Nah, those are the way to go. Solid copper is best but its tough to do on a washing machine. Aside from that a quality braided stainless steel hose is the good stuff...far more burst proof than the plain rubber hoses they come with. There ARE quality differences between braided hoses though. Chances are if you found some that were super cheap with an off-brand, they might not be that great.
How long your hoses last is a parallel to how long your water heater lasts...depends on the water quality and how hot your hot water is. Some water will deteriorate hose materials and super hot water will hasten the process. In some areas the old standard rubber hoses might outlast the washer. In others, you might get a burst hose after 7-8 years.
My dad used to do that "shut off the valves" thing every time he did a load of laundry. Of course the valve wore out and started leaking instead. Apparently not a good idea. Unless you're going away for the weekend or a couple of weeks.
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