It's no secret that even after a single use, water remains in your washing machine. If you take the machine outside during cold weather, the water will freeze, and the ice will cause significant damage to the inside. However, some believe that storing a washing machine in freezing temperatures is safe if properly preserved.
Preservation of equipment
Of course, stories about freezing condensation damaging all hidden parts of a machine and simply destroying it from the inside are true, but there's no need to be overly concerned. Store warehouses are proof of this. Appliances often sit there for long periods before being delivered to the appliance store, and warehouses are typically unheated even in winter. Appliances don't deteriorate in subzero temperatures, even though they're tested before release and therefore contain water inside.
But as a regular person, you still need to be on the safe side. Preserving your car for the winter is quite simple.
Disconnect the unit from the water supply, and then pour 50 grams of automotive antifreeze into the water inlet hose.
Straighten the sewer hose as much as possible to allow all the liquid to drain out.
Next, pour a glass of antifreeze directly into the machine's drum. This is approximately 250 grams.
Connect the machine to the power supply and run one of the basic washing programs.
When the machine “tries” to fill the drum with water, blow out the hose and valve.
Turn on the spin cycle. This will help the antifreeze penetrate into the pump components.
After all procedures, be sure to disconnect the machine from the power supply.
As you can see, preparing your washing machine for winter at your dacha is quite simple, and you don't have to worry about its safety. When it's time to use your washing machine again, don't forget to run it through a dry run before loading and washing clothes. The antifreeze fluid must be completely drained from the system.An "empty" wash will do the job perfectly.
If you just dry it?
Of course, the word "dry" sounds much simpler to the uninitiated than "preserve." However, in reality, this is not the case. If you properly understand the mechanism for preserving a washing machine for the winter in an unheated room, you can do it in an hour, but drying and airing the machine will take several days:
First, remove the tray from its niche and unscrew the filter. This will prevent the water in the tray and at the bottom of the tank from freezing.
Next comes the drain pump. It also needs to be unscrewed and left to dry. If it freezes, the impeller will be damaged, making the entire washing machine inoperable.
Now disconnect the water supply, unscrew the drain and inlet hoses, and completely drain the liquid. Screw it back in place.
To drain water from hard-to-reach areas, tilt the machine forward. The hoses and the drain valve will drain automatically.
The door seal is an important component. Freezing water on it can dry it out, crack it, and cause it to lose its seal. If this happens, the door simply won't close, and the machine won't wash.
You can dry the cuff by carefully going over it several times with a dry cloth or napkin.
After this procedure, the machine still needs to be aired out. To do this, open the door wide and leave the unit in this position for 2-3 days. Only then can you cover the machine with plastic and leave it in an unheated room.
It's no secret that even after a single use, water remains in your washing machine. If you take the machine outside during cold weather, the water will freeze, and the ice will cause significant damage to the inside. However, some believe that storing a washing machine in freezing temperatures is safe if properly preserved.
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