“I need to drain my washer/dryer for the season as we have it at a cabin that is not climate controlled and it may freeze in the winter. Can you tell me what parts need to be drained for the season to avoid freezing and how to do this? Need antifreeze?”
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Hi there CJ, Thank you for reaching out. We're happy to provide assistance. Here are the steps to winterizing your washer. 1)Turn off water supply faucets. 2)Disconnect the hoses from the water supply and drain out the water from the hoses. 3)Remove washer drain hose from drain. Lay hose on the floor and allow water to drain into a shallow pan or on the ground. 4)Carefully tilt the washer by raising the front of the washer 4" to 6" to allow any remaining water in the pump to drain out of the drain hose. For safety, DO NOT do this if the washer and dryer are stacked or the unit is a unitized washer/dryer. After sitting in a cold environment all winter it is best to let the washer "thaw" for 24 hours at room temperature. When it's time to use the washer again, simply connect the hoses at the faucets and turn the faucets back on, plug the washer back in to wall receptacle. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us via social media or through our Contact Us page. We hope this helps. Best wishes. Mike@GEA
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