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Post by Cabin Fever on Mar 5, 2021 14:04:41 GMT
Many people in Minnesota are snow birds. They may spend the entire winter in southern states. Some of the snowbirds keep the heat on in their homes so their pipes don't freeze. Others, drain their plumbing systems.
I know all about winterizing pipes, sinks, toilets, etc. in the home. What about winterizing dishwashers and washing machines? Do these have water left in them after use that could freeze and damage the machine? If so, what is the process for draining/winterizing them?
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Post by paisley on Mar 5, 2021 14:57:27 GMT
My dishwasher normally stays about 98.ish.
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Post by Cabin Fever on Mar 5, 2021 15:06:21 GMT
My dishwasher normally stays about 98.ish. ? ? ? ? |
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Post by sawmilljim on Mar 5, 2021 15:06:44 GMT
My dishwasher normally stays about 98.ish. Add a little Vodka now and again and all is well. |
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Post by Cabin Fever on Mar 5, 2021 15:08:01 GMT
Okay, now I get it. Our dishwasher stays at 98.6, too. LOL! We don't even have a mechanical dishwasher. Asking for a friend.
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Post by wildhorseluvr on Mar 5, 2021 15:35:17 GMT
Many people in Minnesota are snow birds. They may spend the entire winter in southern states. Some of the snowbirds keep the heat on in their homes so their pipes don't freeze. Others, drain their plumbing systems. I know all about winterizing pipes, sinks, toilets, etc. in the home. What about winterizing dishwashers and washing machines? Do these have water left in them after use that could freeze and damage the machine? If so, what is the process for draining/winterizing them? Don’t know how to do the winterizing but I’ve been told appliances such as washing machines do have water left in them and if not drained will freeze. |
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Post by farmrbrown on Mar 5, 2021 23:13:17 GMT
Many people in Minnesota are snow birds. They may spend the entire winter in southern states. Some of the snowbirds keep the heat on in their homes so their pipes don't freeze. Others, drain their plumbing systems. I know all about winterizing pipes, sinks, toilets, etc. in the home. What about winterizing dishwashers and washing machines? Do these have water left in them after use that could freeze and damage the machine? If so, what is the process for draining/winterizing them? Yep, I've replaced cracked lines in both of those, the little elbow at the bottom where the pump ejects the water. Sometimes it can retain enough water in there to freeze and crack the fitting. Icemaker line at bottom of fridge, same thing. Bit of a pain, but you can always pull the appliance out, get to the back where that is, and undo the drain hose. Blow out the water or push a small piece of cloth or paper towel in there to absorb the water and that should take care of it. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2021 0:25:45 GMT
I drain my front-loader (washing machine). There's a door on the front that opens to reveal a drain tube. I drain it each day it is used. Hubs swears it has extended the life. I do it to keep that 'sour' smell out of our laundry. Dishwashers have them, too, but like others have said....you have to pull the dishwasher out to get to it.
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Post by joebill on Mar 23, 2021 11:55:02 GMT
If there were any JUSTICE, winter would be CANCELED!....  .....Joe |
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.....Joe