Freezing Washing Machine

** The washer froze over the last few days during a cold spell. What should we do to prevent this happening? **

There is nothing that can be done to prevent the washer from freezing if it is in subfreezing temperatures besides warming the space it is in. You can not stuff the machine full of insulation if that's what you were hoping.

If allowed to freeze any water handling components of the machine could be damaged... besides the fact that it would be inoperable while frozen.

The proper solution is to move it into a heated area.

JMO

Dan O.

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Surely, directing to moving the machine to a warm place, cannot be the only assistance anyone can provide. No comment regarding a way to defrost/dislodge ice that has formed in components... nothing?

I put mine on blocks and then keep a heat lamp underneath

I wrap my washing machine with a blanket (top load) and place a heat light inside when not in use. Make sure the light bulb does not touch the plastic parts. A light assembly with a clamp attached is ideal for this. You can insulate the hoses on the outside with pipe insulation. I have had my machine freeze and burst the inlet water valve. I hope this helps

Surely, directing to moving the machine to a warm place, cannot be the only assistance anyone can provide. No comment regarding a way to defrost/dislodge ice that has formed in components... nothing?

Surely, directing to moving the machine to a warm place, cannot be the only assistance anyone can provide. No comment regarding a way to defrost/dislodge ice that has formed in components... nothing? Best washing machine in india

Just watched a video using one quart of RV antifreeze in the tub then run on spin drain cycle for 30 seconds

a friend of mine had a was in his barn and it froze and i brought it home can it be used or is it no good