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Old 09-03-2008, 02:37 PM   #1
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Winterizing Washer/Dryer & Toilet ??

We've never winterized our 2005 since it's been with us in Florida these past winters. I've been reviewing general winterizing procedures. Does anyone have special tips on winterizing these items, as we are leaving it at our seasonal site in CT this year ??
 
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Old 09-03-2008, 03:47 PM   #2
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We have the Ariston Washer and Dryer, and so far I'm stuck with reading the directions each time I winterize and de-winterize. It is a tricky sequence of button pushing to create a very brief cycle, just enough to get antifreeze in, and then out the drain.

Not sure what brand you have.
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Old 09-03-2008, 04:29 PM   #3
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Ditto with the Splendide, I just go by the instructions. It's not as difficult as it may seem. Make sure when you run the antifreeze thru the lines that it is pink before you stop! Same way with the toilet.
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Old 09-03-2008, 04:32 PM   #4
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When we winterize the washer-dryer we always go through the procedure twice to get the residual water out of the lines. It's a pain but then we know that all the water is out and the anti-freeze is not diluted.
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Old 09-04-2008, 06:58 AM   #5
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As said, run a cycle that pulls both hot and cold water to get antifreeze in both of those lines, then drain using the pump to ensure all the water is out and replaced with antifreeze. When you dewinterize next Spring you want to run a full wash cycle (hot and cold water usage) to clear all that out of the system before washing any clothes. You also need to do that to clear the lines before using the lines down stream as the antifreeze remaining in the lines will 'siphon' into the normal water and cause foaming.

As for the toilet, be sure and winterize the rinse hose if you have one.
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Old 09-04-2008, 09:40 AM   #6
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Oh no, NOT THE "W" WORD ALREADY........Actually we don't have a W/D, just being a smart ___!!!
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Old 09-23-2008, 11:24 AM   #7
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The instructions for our washer are to put a cup or two of antifreeze in the tub then run the spin and drain cycle for 30 seconds. So look at the instructions as it differs by manufacturer and maybe even by model.

Jerry, one thing often overlooked is the check valve in the city water inlet. If you do nothing to it, it can freeze and the trapped water expands and pushes the o-ring out of place. Next year when you use your water pump it will pump water right out that city water inlet. There are two ways to winterize this part. If you have access to the backside of the city water inlet, just disconnect the hose at that point. Just don't forget to put it back on in the spring before you attach a hose. The other way to release that water pressure is to remove the screen/washer in the city water inlet, then press the white pin. Stand back, though, as it can spray with pretty good pressure.

I've had that o-ring freeze out of place twice. It can be a bear getting it back in place and sometimes all you can do is replace the entire connection unit.

Pour a little antifreeze in the toilet bowl to keep the seal from drying out. The antifreeze will not evaporate. Same for sink drains so tank odors don't work back into the rig and any trapped water in there gets antifreezed.
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