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Sunrise Point · 09-27-2014, 06:22 PM

In years past we have drained our camp and left it unheated in the winter. 2 years ago we did some remodeling and added a dishwasher and a refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser.

Our long-time plumber told us that he couldn't guarantee that the new appliances would survive the winter. It seems that it is nearly impossible to remove 100% of the water from these appliances.

I mentioned this to an appliance repair technician from Baron's and he basically agreed. He recommended that we leave the heat on at a minimum of 50 degrees to protect the computer chips as well as prevent any issues from freezing water. Well...that wasn't going to happen!

Our plumber winterized all of the pipes with non-toxic antifreeze and ran it through the appliances as well. It ended up costing us more $$$, but when we returned this spring, everything was fine when we turned the water on.

If anyone else has experienced these extra precautions with new appliances, I would love to hear of it.

Good luck.

09-27-2014, 06:22 PM	#3
Sunrise Point Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Center / Winnisquam Posts: 250 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	Double check your appliances In years past we have drained our camp and left it unheated in the winter. 2 years ago we did some remodeling and added a dishwasher and a refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser. Our long-time plumber told us that he couldn't guarantee that the new appliances would survive the winter. It seems that it is nearly impossible to remove 100% of the water from these appliances. I mentioned this to an appliance repair technician from Baron's and he basically agreed. He recommended that we leave the heat on at a minimum of 50 degrees to protect the computer chips as well as prevent any issues from freezing water. Well...that wasn't going to happen! Our plumber winterized all of the pipes with non-toxic antifreeze and ran it through the appliances as well. It ended up costing us more $$$, but when we returned this spring, everything was fine when we turned the water on. If anyone else has experienced these extra precautions with new appliances, I would love to hear of it. Good luck.