Yes, your hose made me frustrated too and I also gave it away. haha.
My washer and dryer are out on the balcony, behind closed doors. Perfect place to put plants, I think, it is freezes.
I'm wondering if I can buy a short hose and get some kind of double facet for the water for the washer. My sink in the kitchen is too far from the balcony for that set up but great idea!